You might have escaped on holiday to Cornwall, but that’s no guarantee you’ve escaped the rain.
The region is resplendent in the sunshine. From the shores of St Ives to the cathedral at Truro, places such as Kernow are close to perfection; in bad weather, it’s best to remind yourself that this is what’s keeping things green and beautiful. But whether it’s pelting down, windy or just a mild case of mizzle (the Cornish name for mist and drizzle), there are options.
While some will still happily surf, swim and explore in the rain, the bad weather has the potential to make your day miserable. We’ve brought together a list of some of the best options to ensure you can still enjoy your day even when the clouds darken.
From child-friendly learning activities to a relaxed afternoon tea with a view, here are some of the best activities to fall back on when the sun simply refuses to come out in England’s southernmost county.
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Go underground
Close to Penzance, Geevor is a tin mine that has remained largely untouched since closing in 1990. The site includes a museum and mine tour that is suitable for children and adults.
Up in the north on Bodmin Moor, there’s Carnglaze Caverns, a former slate mine which offers self-guided underground tours of its three huge caverns (quarries) and a turquoise subterranean lake.
Walk in a biome
There’s a walk down from the car park to navigate first, but most of the action at the Eden Project takes place in the giant biomes, so you can remind yourself that you’re on holiday as you step into the Mediterranean area and the tropical rainforest. The education centre is also indoors.
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Take in some art
Tate St Ives is the Tate, on a beach, so there’s little that can go wrong. What’s more, it’s very child-friendly, with activities for the kids and hints on getting them into art – meaning you might find the rain inspires the next Tracey Emin. While you’re in St Ives, don’t miss the Barbara Hepworth Museum, either – there’s an indoor collection as well as the sculpture garden outside.
Go to a vintage cinema
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