Nearby Attractions and Places to Eat
At Porth Sands we are blessed to be in a superb central location where you can travel to the many wonderful places around Cornwall. Locally we have many gorgeous beaches such as Fistral, Watergate, Great Western, Lusty Glaze, Tolcarne, Crantock, Whipsiderry and of course our very own Porth Beach. Along with the beaches Cornwall has some wonderful places to visit, here are a few suggestions. Make sure you check they are open before travelling.
The Eden project
30 min drive
The Eden Project, an educational charity, connects us with each other and the living world, exploring how we can work towards a better future.
The visitor destination in Cornwall, UK, is nestled in a huge crater. Here, massive Biomes housing the largest rainforest in captivity, stunning plants, exhibitions and stories serve as a backdrop to our striking contemporary gardens, summer concerts and exciting year-round family events.
Lost Gardens of Heligan
40min drive
Thirty years ago, Heligan’s historic gardens were unknown and unseen; lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1. It was only the chance discovery of a door in the ruins that led to the restoration of this once great estate. Today, The Lost Gardens have been put back where they belong: in pride of place among the finest gardens in England.
https://www.heligan.com/
Padstow and the Camel Trail
26mins drive
Head to Padstow and take a stroll lalong the Camel Trail it runs along a disused railway line following the course of the Camel Estuary providing access to some of North Cornwalls most beautiful scenery and wildlife.
The trail is level and mainly traffic free making it an ideal day out for all the family. Wadebridge is a handy half way/end point to try a Pasty!
The trail is also part of the National Cycle Network following routes 32 and 3. The Camel Trail is an 18 mile mainly traffic free route based on an historic railway track.
There are plenty of places to high bikes.