You could spend a late afternoon enjoying the blue hour, when the sun remains lower in the sky and you can see the landscape in dreamy, dramatic lighting, or find a spot by the coast to enjoy a spectacular Cornish sunset. You could book an archeoastronomy tour and discover the connection between ancient sites and the night sky or simply head out on a clear night to gaze up at the stars.
You can mix and match from the suggested activities to create a great day out during your stay. If you were to do all the activities on this itinerary, the estimated duration is given above.
Please note: You will need to contact the venue or experience provider directly to book.
Click on each individual experience and find out more about its accessibility and public transport connections, along with an eco tip.
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From October onwards, the darker evenings create the perfect opportunity for stargazing. West Penwith is an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and has recently been designated an International Dark Sky Park (one of just seven sites in the UK). This means the area is naturally dark and has minimal light pollution. Head out on a cloudless night and follow these helpful tips to experience nature’s spectacle in the sky. Top stargazing spots include the Merry Maidens Stone Circle in Boleigh and Carn Galver Engine House in Zennor.
You can find more locations through Go Stargazing. Stargazing is suitable for advanced levels of fitness and requires forward planning as locations can be remote.
How did our ancestors try to make sense of the night sky? During this fascinating guided walk, you’ll explore the ancient sites of West Penwith to discover their connection with astronomical events. The Archaeoastronomy and Heritage Walk takes you to barrows, ancient stone circles and more. Find out more about Carolyn’s tour and book here.
For a truly unique dining experience, make your way to one of West Cornwall’s meaderies. A meadery is an informal restaurant with medieval décor (think flags and wooden tables) that serves traditional mead (fruit wine) and fried ‘chicken in the rough’ on wooden platters. There’s the Newlyn Meadery and Trewellard Meadery (Pendeen). Make sure you book your table. Yeghes Da!
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Many of the activities in our itineraries are accessible. Click on each individual experience to find out more about its accessibility. We advise that you contact the venue or experience provider in advance to confirm. You can also find information about accessible venues through Access Cornwall.
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This listing has been curated by the EXPERIENCE West Cornwall team and was correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We advise that you contact the venue or provider directly to confirm any seasonal opening details and to book the experience.
