Leisure Activities

Cornwall really is bursting with things to do. From peaceful gardens to exciting water sports, and art galleries to golf courses, you won’t be short of things to discover on your Cornish holiday.
Newlyn Art Gallery
For a taste of contemporary art like you’ve never experience before, visit the Newlyn Art Gallery. The gallery has been bringing the best
in contemporary art to the south west for nearly 120 years, and has
a focus on painting and drawing. Making the most of its waterfront position, the gallery also has a studio cafe offering a range of gorgeous food.
Wheel chair accessible.
01736 363715
New Road, Newlyn. TR18 5PZ

Truro Cathedral
As one of the only three cathedrals in the country with three spires, Truro Cathedral is a gorgeous Victorian building which features a combination of modern building techniques with the classic pointed arches of the gothic style.
Wheel chair accessible.
01872 276782
St Mary’s Street, Truro. TR1 2AF

Hall for Cornwall
Currently undergoing a major refurbishment the Hall for Cornwall in Truro hosts some of Cornwall’s best home-grown talent. Enjoy performances from young performers and local groups as well as national and international quality touring productions.
Wheel chair accessible.
Lemon Quay, Truro. TR1 2LL
01872 262466

SW Lakes Trust
South West Lakes Trust manages 50 inland waters. The facilities and activities vary from site to site. Porth Reservoir and Crowdy are closest to St Merryn Park and are ideal for coarse and trout angling respectively.
01566 771930

Golf Courses
Cornwall has a wide selection of beautiful golf courses with stunning views across the sea. Some of the best coastal courses to try include:

Cornish Mining World Heritage
In 2006 selected mining landscapes across Cornwall and west Devon were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, placing Cornish mining heritage on a par with international treasures like Machu Pichu, the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China.
To explore the stories of Cornish mining near you, visit the mining attractions or simply plan a day trip within one of the World Heritage Site areas.
For more information visit the Cornish Mining World Heritage website.

Padstow Seafood School
Rick Stein’s Seafood School in Padstow offers hugely popular cookery courses for students to enjoy the delights of fish and shellfish.s offer a combination of demonstrations and hands-on cooking.To find out more and look at the course calendar, visit Rick Stein’s website.
01841 532700
Riverside, Padstow. PL28 8BY

Haryln Surf School
Harlyn Surf School offer a wide range of watersports, including
surf lessons, coasteering, kayaking and paddleboarding.
Just a six minute drive from St. Merryn Park, Harlyn bay is one
of theUK’s top beaches for family and group activities.
01841 533076
23 Grenville Road, Padstow. PL28 8EX
