Free Museums in Watergate Bay

"Join in on the swash buckling voyage through Cornwall’s pirates past!. (Who knew?!) You will come face to face with smugglers, mermaids and buccaneers as you travel back 300 years and visit The Republic of Pirates. You will escape a shipwreck with the Flying Gang and their Captain Blackbeard, travel through mystical caves and murky 18th Century streets of Cornwall, while looking for new buccaneers to join the gang!"

"If your children are fans of pirates then this live action attraction in the middle of Newquay is a must-visit. Pirate actors take you on a walk through Newquay’s maritime and smuggling past with several fabulous sets and tall tales along the way. The experience lasts about and hour."

"Award-winning Falmouth Art Gallery is one of the leading galleries in the South West. Family friendly with free admission, it has changing displays of some of the best of British art and a shop with affordable gifts from Cornwall's leading ceramicists, printmakers and jewellers. Falmouth Art Gallery runs a lively exhibitions programme featuring a wide range of work as well as changing displays of paintings from its nationally important art collection."

"The Falmouth Art Gallery collection includes masterpieces by Thomas Gainsborough and Henry Scott Tuke. The gallery also has an impressive photography collection including work by Lee Miller."

"Home to a vast collection of Newlyn School art, Penlee House showcases Penzance’s unique cultural heritage. In addition to many permanent galleries, there’s an ongoing exhibition programme, with 2016 including work by JMW Turner, Alfred Wallis and Wilhelmina Barnes-Graham."

"It's been off-limits for many years to everyone except film crews, but since spring 2017 Charlestown's historic port has reopened to the public. You can now wander round the Georgian quays, and with a bit of luck, step on board a tall ship docked alongside the harbour, the Kasjamoor, built in 1939. It's worth ringing ahead to doublecheck the port is open, as it's sometimes closed for filming.Joint tickets with the Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre are available."

"Charlestown's seagoing heritage is explored at this fascinating museum, which houses a massive collection of objects and ephemera recovered from more than 150 shipwrecks – ranging from telescopes, muskets, scrimshaw and coins to howitzer cannons and a few pieces from the Titanic and Lusitania. The layout is a bit of a jumble, but there are some fascinating stories to uncover here.A combination ticket also offers entry to the Port of Charlestown nearby."

"The kebab shop in Calenick Street, which does a range of other dishes, is still running seven days a week from 4.30pm till 12.30am. Deliveries are all contact free. Collection is available, preferably the order needs to be made online or phoned in on 01872 262555 before turning up."

"Unpretentious and fairly priced, this family-run haunt has been thrilling locals and tourists alike since 1957. The accessible, crowd pleasing menu ranges from traditional fish and chips to hearty fish pies, plus indulgent desserts too."

"One the harbour front Hub St Ives is a great place to take the family either for lunch or an evening out, offering a selection of burgers and hot dogs it's a great place to stop by and grab a quick bite to eat before heading out for the day or wrapping things up before heading back to your apartment."

"With a welcoming separate section for vegetarian and vegan on the menu. You can enjoy American style cuisine with a sweetcorn fritter burger with vegan chipotle mayo or a tofu and jackfruit burger. Vegan options call 01736 795100or visit hub-stives.co.uk"

"Hub St Ives is the birthplace of Hubbox and is another burger restaurant worth checking out. Enjoy quality burgers and local craft beer in a relaxed, informal setting. Ingredients are sourced locally and the lavish American milkshakes are to die for."

"One of Cornwall’s favourite home-grown chain of restaurants is offering a takeaway service – Sam’s To Go Go every Friday and Saturday from the Truro premises between 4pm and 8pm. This includes a burger menu, as well as frozen and cooked box meals. Please DM / TEXT order to book a slot on 07785 209985."

"Sam’s of Cornwall established in 1988, one of the county’s well loved restaurant brands A proud ambassador of local produce, working closely wi ..."

"Think fresh bread made to tear and share and a glass of fine wine to wash it down. Delicious main dishes are prepared the traditional way and everything the team knows and loves about Italian food is served straight to your table. Click here for booking details and visitor reviews."

"ASK Italian is a great Italian restaurant found in the very centre of the Cornish city of Truro. The setting is understated and simple with a modern edge, while the huge open plan kitchen means that diners can watch their dishes being cooked."

"A Padstow favourite since it opened its doors in 1983, this Italian restaurant offers tasty pizza, pasta and Mediterranean dishes, accompanied by great views of the harbour. The menu is varied, with light dishes like salads and antipasti, as well as hearty burgers, steaks and baked pastas. The pizzas are popular choices, and can be made with vegan cheese to satisfy a special diet."

"Continuing on to the quay we find Pucelli’s with a beautiful location directly above Padstow Harbour. For a meal with a view, they don’t come much better than this Italian restaurant. Watch the sailing and fishing boats bob in the harbour and seagulls fly past as you tuck into authentic Italian pizza, pasta and fish dishes."

"Head to this Italian kitchen instead, where you will find the likes of fresh pasta and creamy mushrooms atop bruschetta, served with a side of sea views."