Cornwall

Properties and events in Cornwall

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Antony House

Antony House, Ferry Lane, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Free entry to Antony House National Trust for Heritage Open Days.

Antony House - Vintage Book Fair

Antony House, Antony Estate, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Browse our vintage book selection and pick up a classic at a bargain price.

Antony House: VE-Day 80 walking talk

Antony House, Ferry Lane, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
In person
Book on day

A walking talk and tour highlighting the role of Antony and Torpoint during the Second World War, and exploring how VE Day was celebrated in Cornwall.

Exclusive Access behind-the-scenes tours at Kresen Kernow

Cornwall Council, Kresen Kernow, Little Vauxhall, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1AS
In person
Pre-booking required

Unlock 850 years of Cornish history with exclusive access to Cornwall’s archive! Discover stunning architectural plans by Silvanus Trevail, George Vaughan Ellis’s student portfolio, and detailed drawings of Lanhydrock House.

Godolphin

Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Godolphin will be offering free entry for the duration of the Heritage Open Days Festival, from 12-21 September. Come and see our pop-up exhibition telling the story of Peter Schofield, Mike Dodd and the Cider House Pottery.

Liskeard Unlocked - Foresters Hall: Immersive 3D Virtual Scan & Interactive Experience

Liskeard & District Museum, 1 Pike Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3JE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore an interactive digital 3D laser scan of the Museum building, designed by Henry Rice. Navigate virtual spaces, examine intricate architectural details, and uncover the building’s history.

Liskeard Unlocked - Life & Work of Liskeard Architect Henry Rice Talk

The Emily Hobhouse Room, The Public Hall, 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6BW
In person
Pre-booking required

An illustrated talk which charts the life and work of Liskeard Architect Henry Rice, will be presented by Museum volunteer and Cornish Bard Brian Oldham.

Liskeard Unlocked - Our Historic and Living History

Our Lady & St Neot RC Church, 2 West Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6BW
In person
Pre-booking not required

View the Church. See displays of the Church’s history and current living history. Take time to reflect, light a candle and enjoy refreshments

Liskeard Unlocked - St Martin's Church

St Martin's Church, Church Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3AQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Liskeard Unlocked - Talk on Life & Works of Liskeard Architect Richard Coad

3-5 West Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6BW
In person
Pre-booking required

An illustrated talk on the life and work of Liskeard Architect Richard Coad by Paul Holden.

Liskeard Unlocked - The Pipewell

The Pipewell, Well Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall, pl14 3tp
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and see the Pipewell with the gates open so that you can see the lovely stonework as well as the water source. Hosts will be there to tell everyone about the building and the slate tank where the spring water is channelled.

Liskeard Unlocked - Trewithan House

Trewithan House, Greenbank Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3LA
In person
Pre-booking not required

This Victorian property will open its doors to the public to view the restoration work in progress, and learn about its occupants in years gone by.

Liskeard Unlocked - Walk to Discover The Stories Behind the Buildings of Liskeard Architect John Sansom

Meet Outside Webbs House, The Parade, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3HW
In person
Pre-booking required

A walk around Liskeard town centre stopping at 16 buildings designed by local architect John Sansom to hear stories of their previous occupants.

Lizard Wireless Station Open Day

Marconi Bungalow, The Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7AP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for a free Open Day to celebrate Marconi and the dawn of wireless communication at The Lizard Wireless Station. We're offering free tours, special radio demonstrations, family activities, new Titanic displays and refreshments.

National Trust Trerice

Trerice Manor, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4PG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy a free day out at Trerice on Saturday 20 September and explore its Elizabethan manor house and beautiful gardens. Local folk group, Ryp an Mor, will be performing a selection of folk music outside to accompany your visit.

Old Bude Town Tour

The Castle, The Wharf, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LG
In person
Pre-booking required

Take a tour around Bude with the Outreach Officer from The Castle Heritage Centre. This tour will take you around Bude looking at the buildings and areas that made up old Bude. Using photographs from our archive get a glimpse of how Bude once was.

St Gerrans Church - Heritage Open Day

St Gerrans Church, Churchtown Road, Gerrans, Portscatho, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5DY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and join us to explore the history of St Gerrans Church. Exhibition. Refreshments. Volunteers available to share the history of this wonderful building at the centre of our community.

St. Lawrence's Parish Church, Bodmin

Fiveways, Westheath avenue, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QH
In person
Pre-booking required

A unique opportunity to explore Cornwall's asylum church - inside and outside - you can even have a go at playing the organ!

Trengwainton Garden

Trengwainton Garden, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8RZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

There's free entry to Trengwainton from 14-18 & 21 Sept (closed Fri & Sat) to experience the garden with your senses through touch, audio and visual prompts.

Veryan Bunker Tours

Kiberick Cove car park, near Pennare Farm, Veryan, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5PH
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the cold war secrets hidden up on Nare Head.