Cornwall
Properties and events in Cornwall
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32nd Cornwall Regiment of Foot
32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot Re-enactment Group camp at Redoubt No. 2.
A Guided Tour at Chysauster Ancient Village
Join our expert volunteer for a free guided tour of this fascinating site, looking at the lives of those who once inhabited the village.
A Hidden Gem of History
A walk to see inside the amazing time capsule of Maker Redoubt No. 5.
Bodmin materials recycling facility
This free community event offers the public a rare opportunity to explore one of Cornwall’s key recycling facilities and gain a first-hand understanding of how household recycling is processed once it is collected from households.
Bodmin’s Military History Walking Tour
Organised by Bodmin Keep: Cornwall’s Army Museum, this guided walk through the town's military past explores the unexpected stories behind some of Bodmin’s most unassuming streets and iconic buildings.
Canons through the ages
Come along for a fascinating talk about the cannons at St Mawes and beyond and then explore the castle, looking at the defences they have there.
Echoes of Industry: Exploring Levant and the Tin Coast
Explore the architectural landscape and the structures that have defined the Tin Coast since it's industrial conception. Experience the harmony between land, technology and infrastructure that put Cornwall on the world mining map.
Explore the fogous of West Cornwall
A free guided tour at Carn Euny, looking at the ancient village and the purpose of a fogou.
Feasts at the castle
A free guided tour of the castle, focusing on the lives of those who served at the lavish feasts hosted across the centuries.
From Royal Residence to Romantic Ruin
Free tours of the castle, detailing its decline from a castle that housed royalty, to a picturesque feature of the landscape.
Glendurgan Garden
Step into a garden full of stories during England’s biggest celebration of history and culture.
Godolphin
We invite you to visit Godolphin for free for the 2026 Heritage Open Day festival.
Hallenbeagle materials recycling facility
This free community event offers the public a rare opportunity to explore one of Cornwall’s key recycling facilities and gain a first-hand understanding of how household recycling is processed once it is collected from households.
Hobbacott Canal Incline
Visitors will be able to visit the Hobbacott Canal Incline which was part of the Bude Canal. It was opened 200 years ago and was the longest canal incline in the country. It is not normally accessible to the public.
Liskeard Unlocked - A Day in the Life of the Pipewell
Join us at the Pipewell and discover the everyday histories of our town’s historic water source. Explore its role in local life, learn about planned conservation work, share stories, and enjoy rare access to the well at this family-friendly event.
Liskeard Unlocked - Freemasons Lodge
View the masonic Temple at Liskeard and talk to members of the craft about the freemasons Lodge and their part in it. Find out more about Freemasonry and enjoy a cup of tea with us.
Liskeard Unlocked - Market Makers - Arts & Crafts in Action
Beautiful arts and crafts open studios exhibition and sale - with the artists and crafters demonstrating their trades to give a flavour of the work of ‘ordinary people’ through the ages. All set in the Boost House right in the centre of Liskeard.
Liskeard Unlocked - Mining Heritage: Beyond the Mine, Into Everyday Life
Mining heritage is about whole communities, not just those underground or processing ore. For Liskeard Unlocked, we’re mining connections —revealing how ordinary lives and livelihoods shape our shared story.
Liskeard Unlocked - Modern Making - From Banking to Breast Forms
Join us at Boost House for a Makers Market to showcase artists and their crafts, and find out more about what modern making means to the craft community and small businesses.
Liskeard Unlocked - St Martin's Church 800 years of Christian Worship
Come and explore St Martin’s Church, see the history behind the building and how it has been a place of Christian worship for over 800 years.