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Cornwall is the number one destination for family holidays in the UK. Though best known for its 300 plus golden sandy beaches and outdoor lifestyle, there are so many other attractions in Cornwall too that you'll find yourself returning year after year to this glorious county.
Attractions in Cornwall are not restricted to seaside fun, although what would a holiday in Cornwall be without sandcastles and surfing, swimming and seaside sports galore for the kids? The water plays such a big part in the heritage and everyday life of those who call Cornwall home that it is bound to be a big part of your holiday fun as well.
You could of course be seeking some more sedate attractions in Cornwall. Take a pleasure cruise or a watery wildlife tour along the rugged shoreline, sail across the many wide, still estuaries and ports, take a stroll along the coastal pathways, or make your way along the coast roads by car or bike and marvel at the wealth of dramatic views. Cornwall has so many quiet places to lose yourself in that a holiday here will revitalise the weariest of visitors.
Then there are the spectacular attractions in Cornwall that will amaze any eye. The massive biomes of the Eden Project house a fantastic array of flora from across the world; an open-air show at the spectacular cliff-top Minack Theatre at Porthcurno will take your breath away; the Lost Gardens of Heligan are a fabulous place for the kids to immerse themselves in magic and mystery; and the many dark, foreboding castles and ruins that dot the landscape all have a story to tell.
Cornwall is an adventure playground for visitors of any age, and no matter whether your interest is in maritime history; activity parks, water parks, fun parks for the kids; educational outings; the culinary delights of the region; a round of golf in one of the hundreds of pristinely maintained courses; the majesty of Mother Nature; or simply somewhere to relax and get away from it all, the many attractions in Cornwall will ensure that you and your family have the holiday of a lifetime.
