Cornwall's rugged Atlantic coastline is a beautiful area to explore in a 'van, with a vast array of sights and venues to visit.
A great place to begin your journey is in Tintagel where you must visit the town's 12th-century clifftop castle – the views from its vantage point are breathtaking.
South of here is Padstow, now best known for its affiliation with TV's favourite seafood chef Rick Stein. With no fewer than eight premises in the town you should be able to find somewhere to sample Rick's famous cuisine.
For something a little more energetic, head to Newquay which has become a Mecca for Britain's surfers: Fistral Beach is world renowned for its 'gnarly' waves. St Ives has a lot to offer. In a large motorhome, the centre is best avoided but a stroll around the network of narrow streets close to the harbour is worth a day's detour.
If you fancy learning a little about the history of the region, pop along to Pilchard Works in Newlyn: the museum charts the story of the town's pilchard industry (this little fish was a foundation of the Cornish economy for centuries).
Cornwall's scenery is fantastic, the people are friendly and the food is belt-busting. All in all, Cornwall is a motorcaravanner's delight.

Cornwall Surf Academy, Newquay
If you have ever dreamed of riding the waves on a surfboard, get yourself down to the Cornwall Surf Academy. All the equipment is provided, including wetsuits and specially designed surfboards for beginners.
Tel 0870 240 6693 Web www.cornwallsurfacademy.com

Marine Discovery, Penzance
Enjoy a sea voyage from Penzance harbour to look for seals, dolphins, sea birds, porpoises and many other types of marine wildlife.
Tel 01736 874907 Web www.marinediscovery.co.uk

The Seafood Restaurant, Padstow
A trip to Padstow is not complete without a visit to a Rick Stein eatery. If you can't get a seat at his world-renowned restaurant, then you can always try his more affordable fish-and-chip shop.
Tel 01841 532700 Web www.rickstein.com/home.htm

Trevose Golf and Country Club, Padstow
Fit in a quick round at Trevose, one of Cornwall's premier golf courses.
Tel 01841 520208 Web www.trevose-gc.co.uk

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Porfell Wildlife Park
Visitors can observe exotic, wild and domestic animals living in natural environments at this picturesque park. There's also a children's farm which offers a unique opportunity to meet and feed a variety of animals including deer, goats, ducks, sheep, ponies and donkeys.
Web www.porfellanimalland.co.uk

The Courtroom Experience
In 1844, on the windswept slopes of Rough Tor on Bodmin Moor, the body of a local girl, Charlotte Dymond was found. Matthew Weeks, her lover, was accused of her murder but was he guilty of this heinous crime? Act as a member of the jury and cast your vote. Guilty or not guilty? You decide.
Web www.bodminmoor.co.uk/bodmintic.

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