A FEW MORE THINGS THAT DON'T FIT INTO OTHER CATEGORIES
Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay
www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/…
tel. 01637 878134Map for TR71DU
Callington School of Art, Callington
www.callingtonartschool.com A small private Art School offering residential and 1-day courses in a variety of media. Open to locals and visitors alike. Lunch provided. Contact Peter Sulstan
tel. 01579 383491Map for PL17 7AN
Carnglaze Caverns, nr St Neot
www.carnglaze.com
tel. 01579 320251Map for PL14 6HQ
Carole Allen Jewellery, Camborne
www.caroleallenjewellery.co.uk Come and experience a working jewellery studio in Camborne. Visitors can watch the jeweller at work and view her beautiful collection of silver and enamels. Items on sale will be at a discount of at least 20% off website prices.

Refreshments are provided. Please ring to make an appointment.


tel. 01209 715605Map for TR14 7RN
Cornish Orchards, near Looe
www.cornishorchards.co.uk Apple-juice and cider tasting - no official tours but work-load and time permitting, you could well be shown around
tel. 01503 2659007Map for PL14 4PW
The Courtroom Experience, Bodmin Shire Hall
www.cata.co.uk/… Play witness to the trial of Matthew Weeks, tried for the murder of Charlotte Dymond on Bodmin Moor in 1884 - act as a member of the Jury and decide Matthew's fate
tel. 01208 76616Map for PL31 2DQ
The Daphne du Maurier Literary Centre, The Ticket Shop and Tourist Information Centre Fowey
www.fowey.co.uk The Daphne du Maurier Literary Centre has a small exhibition about Daphne du Maurier, famous for writing Rebecca and Jamaica Inn, her life and works. There are information panels, a small display and a 12 minute DVD is shown on request. Entry is FREE. We are open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We also provide tourist information and the shop sells a range of local guide books, novels by and relating to Daphne du Maurier and a range of quality gifts.
tel. 01726 833616Map for PL23 1AR
The Eden Project, nr St Austell
www.edenproject.com Biomes, Visitor Centre and shop all under cover but there is a lot of outside to see too at Eden
tel. 01726 811911Map for PL24 2SG
Fowey Town Tours, Fowey
www.foweytowntours.co.uk Take a tour on the land-train around the picturesque harbour town of Fowey and learn about its history, and intimate connection with the famed and inspirational writer, Daphne du Maurier
tel. 01726 832350Map for PL23 1HG
Gamalan Music Workshop, Ladock, Truro
www.woodlandvalley.co.uk Gamalan is an Indonesian Percussion Orchestra, ideally played by a group of typically, 15-25 in number. No musical knowledge or talent is required - the Conductor provides all of that! A really fun, and different way to spend a day indoors.
Map for TR2 4PT
Goonhilly Craft Shop & Licensed Tea Room, Goonhilly Down
www.goonhilly.biz Refurbished ground-floor Tea-room & Craft Shop with many locally made crafts. We are 1/2 mile north of Future World@Goonhilly
tel. 01326 221698Map for TR12 6LQ
Helford River Expeditions, Mawnan Smith on the Helford River
www.helfordriverexpeditions.co.uk Explore Carwinion Gardens on foot and explore the safe and sheltered Helford River by open & 'sit on top' tandem kayak with several stops along the way to take in the sights, history and splendor of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Falmouth Cornwall. This is a truly eco-aware and safe way of seeing this beautiful area for active families and individuals that want an occasion to remember.
tel. 07968 024457Map for TR11 5JA
Knit One Weave One, St. Ives
www.knitweave.co.uk Craft workshops including feltmaking, tie dyeing, weaving, papermaking and more, all held in St. Ives. No experience necessary. Most workshops are suitable for adults or children.
tel. 01736 797122Map for TR26 1SP
Mullion Meadows, Mullion
www.mullionmeadows.co.uk Mullion Meadows, close to Mullion Cove on the Lizard Peninsula has a variety of things on offer and comprises a Café, a Gallery/Artist Studios run by the owner-Artists - and a chocolate factory!

Artists Anthony and Marjorie are happy to demonstrate their painting techniques - they sell art materials and their own work.

An average visit can last around an hour and a half. On leaving, why not take lunch at one of the local hotels offering good restaurant food.


tel. 01326 240560Map for TR12 7HB
The National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow
www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk Everything you ever want to know about lobsters and their protection in the future
tel. 01841 533877Map for PL28 8BL
Roskilly's, St. Keverne/Helston
www.roskillys.co.uk Visit whether you're in a buggy or a wheelchair, whether you want a meal, coffee or tea by the fireside or a stroll around the meadows, or if you fancy watching cows being milked and learning a little about how the farm works.

There's the Bull Pen Gallery's range of hand-made furniture and stained glass, too, or just grab a brollie and wander around the farm in the company of cows, donkeys, ducks and cats. And when the rain eases, enjoy the tranquillity of a walk by the ponds. or here's a thought, why not treat yourself to some fantastic ice cream.

Oh, the parking's free, by the way, and so is admission.


tel. 01326 280479Map for TR12 6NX
St Kitts Herbary, Camelford
www.stkittsherbs.co.uk
tel. 01840 213442Map for PL32 9XH
Stone Carving Cornwall, Lamorna
www.stonespirals.com Learn to carve stone. We can arrange a stone carving course for you, with flexibility on dates, to suit all ages and abilities, including absolute beginners. You can come for a day or a few days carving. Tuition packages available.
tel. 01736 731834Map for TR19 6NX
Trecarne Pottery, Mullion Cove
www.trecarnepottery.co.uk Close to Mullion Meadows and home of local potter Michael Roux
World of Model Railways, Mevagissey
www.model-railway.co.uk
tel. 01726 842457Map for PL26 6UL


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