Grouped by direction from St Agnes, the attractions are listed according to distance, the nearer ones first.

A30 NE

The Eden Project (29 miles, 48 minutes) – must see (A3058 towards St Austell). Alternative: A390 & Truro.

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Padstow (29 miles, 50 minutes) – picturesque ancient town; Rick Stein’s eating places for foodies 

Port Isaac (38 miles, 61 minutes) – setting of TV's Doc Martin

Tintagel Castle (45 miles, 70 minutes) – magical 12th C ruins (A39, B3266, B3263)

A30 SW

St Ives & Tate Gallery (23 miles, 37 minutes) – scenic town & artists’ Mecca

St Michael’s Mount (25 miles, 39 minutes to Marazion) – dramatic granite island

Gweek Seal Sanctuary (26 miles, 42 minutes) – kids love it (E of Helston)

Mousehole (30 miles, 50 minutes) – working harbour

Minack Open Air Theatre (34 miles, 56 minutes)
– unbelievable setting.
Plays too
(B3283 at Drift)

Lands End (35 miles, 58 minutes) – On a clear day.....only 3,147 miles to New York City

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A390 through Truro

Truro Lemon Street & Cathedral (10 miles, 17 minutes plus parking) – Cornwall’s only city

Charlestown (26 miles, 43 minutes)  – charming port & the Tall Ships (S of St Austell)

The Lost Gardens of Heligan (27 miles, 40 minutes) – (B3273 at St Austell)

Mevagissey (29 miles, 47 minutes) – much painted colourful working harbour (B3273 at St Austell)

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