St Anthony Head

St Anthony Head

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

Tucked away at the bottom of the Roseland there's lots to discover for everyone.

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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Things to see and do

Spring lambs

Exploring with your dog 

There are some great days out for you and your dog around Cornwall. But it's also home to wildlife and livestock. Help us look after the places you and your dog enjoy by following these simple guidelines.

Porthcurnick beach, Roseland, Cornwall

Things to see and do on the Roseland 

Far reaching views, woodland and coastal walks, hidden beaches and layers of history all wrapped at the end of the Roseland peninsula.

St Anthony Head lighthouse

A lighthouse, an old paraffin store and a bird hide 

This short circular walk presents dramatic scenery along tree-lined pathways and from clifftop vistas.

Cyanotypes by Susan and Philip Bennetta (2017)

Making light work 

Drawing inspiration from their surroundings on the Roseland, two local artists have created beautiful pieces or art.

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Places to stay

The holiday cottages at St Anthony Head

Places to stay at St Anthony Head 

Stay in converted officers' quarters at St Anthony Head.

Campervan

No overnight camping and parking 

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.

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Our work

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Revealing St Anthony Head 

St Anthony Head has played a vital role in protecting our coastline throughout the years. Recently, work has focused on uncovering this fascinating history.

black and white image of the underground battery at St Anthony Head

A look inside the Battery 

Concrete buildings on the tip of the Roseland Peninsular represent a local history of military fortifications, including a gun battery, ammunition stores and gunner's lookout.

A canopy of trees at One Tree Hill

Restoring woodlands affected by ash dieback 

Historic trees and beautiful woodlands in our care face extinction due to a surge of the disease ash dieback. Find out how you can support our work to restore precious woodland landscapes before they are lost for ever.

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Wildlife

Everyone needs nature

Young child running beside a row of blossom trees at Ardress House

Everyone needs nature 

More than ever, nature has been our source of comfort. Trees towering above us, serene coastal paths, the simplicity of a rushing stream and panoramic drama in the skies – these can answer our need for quiet and inspiration.

Kittiwakes and other seabirds have struggled because of the lack of sandeels in our oceans

State of Nature 2019: UK's wildlife loss continues unabated 

Action must be taken to reverse the UK's devastating loss of nature. Since 1970, the average abundance of all wildlife in the UK has fallen by 13 per cent, according to the State of Nature report. Discover how we're protecting precious landscapes from some of the toughest challenges facing nature in the UK.

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Eating and shopping

The Thirstea Co

The Thirstea Co café 

The café (concession) at Porth is run by the Thirstea Co. Serving drinks, snacks and light meals - just the thing after spending time on Towan beach, or a walk in the woods.

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