Must See Sights and Landmarks in Polzeath Area

"Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel, North Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Tintagel Castle is situated 550 metres north of St Materiana's Church, Tintagel. Photo: Rawac, CC BY-SA 3.0."

"Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel, North Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Tintagel Castle is situated 1 km northwest of North Shore Gallery. Photo: Rawac, CC BY-SA 3.0."

"Tintagel Old Post Office is a 14th-century stone house, built to the plan of a medieval manor house, situated in Tintagel, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Tintagel Old Post Office is situated 560 metres east of St Materiana's Church, Tintagel. Photo: Zaian, Public domain."

"Tintagel Old Post Office is a 14th-century stone house, built to the plan of a medieval manor house, situated in Tintagel, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Photo: Zaian, Public domain."

"The Parish Church of Saint Materiana at Tintagel is a Church of England parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Cornwall, England, UK. St Materiana's Church, Tintagel is situated 640 metres west of North Shore Gallery. Photo: Herbythyme, CC BY-SA 4.0."

"Located just south of the village is the St Materiana’s Church, which is thought to have been built in the 500’s!. Obviously it’s changed quite a lot since then. It’s a beautiful and historic building and offers some fabulous views back to the village."

"This is a place totally dedicated to Arthurian legend and has been used as a setting for many TV and Films dedicated to the myths. It’s a worthy monument to the King and a fun place to explore if you’re in the area. The halls have been extravagantly decorated and include a round table and some stunning stained glass windows."

"One of these activities is The Lost Gardens of Heligan – the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. For the small entrance fee, you can wander around 200 acres of gardens in many different styles, and even visit the iconic sculptures: The Giant’s Head, Mud Maid and Grey Lady."

"At the head of the Tamar Valley sits the Tudor manor of Cotehele, one of the Edgcumbe dynasty's modest country retreats. The cavernous great hall is the centrepiece, and the house has an unparalleled collection of Tudor tapestries, armour and furniture.Outside, the gardens sweep down past the 18th-century Prospect Folly to Cotehele Quay, where there's a discovery centre exploring the history of the Tamar Valley and a vintage sailing barge, the Shamrock."

"One of these activities is The Lost Gardens of Heligan – the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. For the small entrance fee, you can wander around 200 acres of gardens in many different styles, and even visit the iconic sculptures: The Giant’s Head, Mud Maid and Grey Lady."

"Tintagel Old Post Office is a 14th-century stone house, built to the plan of a medieval manor house, situated in Tintagel, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Tintagel Old Post Office is situated 560 metres east of St Materiana's Church, Tintagel. Photo: Zaian, Public domain."

"Tintagel Old Post Office is a 14th-century stone house, built to the plan of a medieval manor house, situated in Tintagel, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Photo: Zaian, Public domain."

"Our rooms were very comfortable, clean and the food was great. Staff were, without exception, friendly and helpful. The hotel is perfectly placed for Fistral beach, Crantock Beach, and the Gannel estuary."

"The hotel is in a great location, close to multiple beaches and restaurants. The hotel allows dogs which is great. The room was well equipped, a little small, good size bed though."

"Located within Newquay's Atlantic Hotel, Silks Bistro and Champagne Bar is an AA Rosette-winning restaurant serving a luxurious food menu in an ultra-chic s ..."

"Welcome to a luxury four silver star, award winning hotel perched on it’s own wave-lashed promontory in Newquay, Cornwall. The Headland is a place where your time becomes all yours to relax, indulge and enjoy the stunning coastal scenery of the South West. The stylish interior looking out to the foaming Atlantic breakers creates a soothing, seaside ambience in which you can unwind and enjoy the breathtaking location."

"Description: Overlooking Fistral Beach, the stylish Victorian Headland Hotel features a Five Bubble-rated spa, surf school, approach golf course and a wonderful sea-view terrace. Guests love: The friendly staff, sea view and buffet breakfast. Click here to check availability."

"Generally, you'll need the skills of Ray Mears to spot otters in the wild, but this wildlife centre 5 miles outside Launceston guarantees a sighting. There's a population of British and Asian short-clawed otters, split between three families, which live in their own naturally constructed holts. Feeding times are noon and 3pm daily. Elsewhere round the reserve you'll have the chance to see fallow deer, muntjac, pheasants and Scottish wildcats. There are birds-of-prey talks at 11.30am and 2.30pm."

"Merlin's Cave is a cave located beneath Tintagel Castle, 5 kilometres south-west of Boscastle, Cornwall, England. Merlin's Cave is situated 600 metres north of St Materiana's Church, Tintagel. Photo: andy, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"Merlin's Cave is a cave located beneath Tintagel Castle, 5 kilometres south-west of Boscastle, Cornwall, England. Merlin's Cave is situated 1 km northwest of North Shore Gallery. Photo: andy, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"Built at the bottom of a china clay pit, the giant biomes of the Eden Project – the world's largest greenhouses – have become Cornwall's most famous landmark, and an absolutely essential visit. Looking rather like a lunar landing station, Eden's bubble-shaped biomes maintain miniature ecosystems that enable all kinds of weird and wonderful plants to flourish – from stinky rafflesia flowers and banana trees in the Rainforest Biome to cacti and soaring palms in the Mediterranean Biome. Book online for discounted admission."

"Eden Project – Home to the largest rainforest in captivity, the Eden Project consists of two massive Biomes housing plants collected from different regions and climates around the world. It is open to visitors to explore and learn."

"Spectacularly set in a former china-clay pit, this garden presents the world's major plant systems in microcosm. The crater contains…"