Days out in Cornwall

An estate with maritime views and woodland walks, near Truro. Explore the meandering paths through the garden, leading to exotic plants and herbaceous borders bursting with colour.

Glorious Cornish garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore. The garden features terraces, ponds and orchards with 150 local apple varieties.

An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden rich in archaeology and wildlife. In the walled King's Garden, cloud-like box hedges follow neat paths where you can experience an environment that’s rich in history as well as nature.

The Lanhydrock garden and estate is full of winding paths and stretches of countryside to explore in spring. Park Café is open daily, perfect for a warming drink after a walk or cycle.

Arguably one of the most dramatic stretches of the North Cornwall coast, the unspoilt Pentire coastline offers far-reaching views and plenty of walking routes including some that are accessible by Tramper mobility scooter (scooters available by pre-booking only). The new Pentyr café offers indoor seating and a wood burning stove, keeping it cosy on colder days, open Thursdays-Sundays.

Near Torpoint, the garden at Antony is home to playful topiary, intriguing sculptures, fountains and sweeping views over the water.

The 18th-Century house of silver grey stone is a beguiling mixture of the formal and informal. It's believed to be one of the finest surviving Queen Anne buildings in the West Country.

Elizabethan manor house with fine interiors and delightful garden ready to delight you this spring. A tranquil small but varied garden complete with Elizabethan knot garden.

Nestled between the moors and the sea, Trengwainton is a garden of contrasts that nurtures an award-winning plant collection. A gentle stream runs through the centre while winding, wooded paths climb to an open terrace with sea views. Ten sections of walled gardens include a kitchen garden built to the dimensions of Noah’s Ark.

A working beam engine running on steam where mining history comes to life: learn of Levant's industry and tragedy. You can visit the buildings at Levant by booking a guided tour. Levant Mine sits on the cliffs of the industrial and dramatic 'Tin Coast', part of the Cornish World Heritage site.

At the very heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site sits the great beam engine in Taylor's engine house, originally powered by high-pressure steam boilers introduced by local hero Richard Trevithick. On a guided tour you'll discover the whole dramatic story of Cornish mining.

Cornwall is not only home to far stretching dramatic coastline and countryside, but also a number of beautiful and historic gardens. Across this ancient land are gardens rooted in history.

The National Trust looks after miles of coast and foot paths for walking around Cornwall. With so many types of walks for all abilities, you can find the right trail for you.

Spring is here which means a great time to get out and explore places across Cornwall. Where will your next family outing take you?

We look forward to welcoming you to the coast and countryside around the South West. We care for beautiful countryside, from Cornwall's sandy beaches to Dorset's heathland, and you can help us to keep them safe and enjoyable by following a few simple guidelines during your visit and observing the Countryside Code.

No overnight camping or parking is allowed at the places we care for. More information on why we don’t permit visitors to stay overnight at our car parks can be found here.

With more people than ever enjoying our coast and countryside places, we’re asking for your help in looking after them during your visit. Please help us protect wildlife and landscapes by following the Countryside Code, which includes taking any litter home with you and not lighting a barbecue or campfire.

See the full list places we care for in the South West by county.

Whether you’re looking for fuel to kick-start a ramble on the coast, or are returning from a gentle stroll in the woods, you’ll find these kiosks, cafés and tea-rooms are great places to stop for a treat. What's more, every visit you make and piece of cake you buy helps us carry on looking after special places for everyone to enjoy, for ever.

Some of the places we care for in the South West need to be booked in advance, with several offering guided tours or introductory talks. Read on to find out more.

Thanks to supporters like you, second-hand bookshops at the places we care for usually take thousands of pounds annually, and every penny is invested to keep the property special for everyone, for ever. Read on to find out about the bookshops which help to raise funds to support vital conservation work, and the different bookshops you can visit.