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Derek & Vicki Phillips |
Tregiffian Farm
St Buryan
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 6BG
Tel/Fax: 01736 810243
Email:
Website: www.tregiffianfarm.co.uk
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The Lizard
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Ruins of an old tin mine
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The Eden Project
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
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Godrevy lighthouse
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Levant
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Tregiffian Farm is ideally situated to explore the many and diverse sights in Far West Cornwall, and indeed further afield too.
There are beaches and coves in abundance, ancient monuments, historic sights such as the ruined tin mine workings, and the artists community
and Tate Gallery in St Ives.
- Beautiful sandy beaches in the West Penwith area.
- Two quaint and unspoit fishing coves within a short distance of the farm.
- Of ancient smugglers fame and a wonderful surfing beach. Land´s End is half a mile away and within walking distance.
- A fabulous stretch of sand, and other places to visit include the Tate Gallery and the artist community.
- Another long beach, with superb views of St Michael's Mount. Popular with wind and kite surfers.
- is the only cape in England, where two seas meet, the Atlantic and the English Channel.
- The southerly point of mainland Britain. It has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
almost surrounded by the sea, and stunningly beautiful at any time of the year.
- An ideal way to view many of the beaches and coves that cannot be reached any other way.
- Close to Tregiffian Farm is the Merry Maidens stone circle, reputedly dating from the Bronze Age, and probably used in pagan ceremonies.
- The Pipers are the largest standing stones in Penwith, the tallest being 16 feet, and are very close to the Merry Maidens.
- are the remains of ancient settlements, circular covered huts with courtyards, built on hills with commanding views over the countryside.
- One of many quoits in the West Penwith area, Lanyon Quoit is easy to access from the road.
- One of the best places to see evidence of the old tin mines is at Levant, where on certain days during the season
the beam engine is fired up, and guided tours take place (see the National Trust website for details).
- Walk across the causeway at low tide from Marazion to visit this wonderful castle.
- Built in the mid-1500s by Henry VIII to fortify the south coast against invasion, these castles are steeped in history.
- Now a ruin, this castle was once owned by Edward the Black Prince.
- An awe-inspiring and romantic spot, a place of legends.
- Tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in this sheltered and virtually frost-free garden.
There are also unique walled gardens with sloping beds, stream and pond gardens, and a terrace with fine views across Mountīs Bay to the Lizard.
- A steep and sheltered sub-tropical valley garden on the Helford river, with a fine display of trees, rare shrubs and wild flowers.
- This beautiful 26 acre garden is listed among the 80 finest in the world and is situated next to Glendurgan.
- In 1990, after 75 years of neglect, the Lost Gardens were re-discovered and thereafter
restored on a shoestring budget by a small band of enthusiasts. The estate has been brought back to life to thrill a new generation.
- is a dramatic global garden nestling like a lost world in an old china clay pit overlooking St Austell Bay.
- Other National Trust gardens.
- also houses the National Museum of Gardening.
- is a delightful town with a fabulous stretch of sand, and other places to visit including the Tate Gallery and the artist community.
There are many good places to eat in St Ives, with fresh locally caught fish being on many menus.
- has a range of shops, and many restaurants, offering fresh, locally produced food. Visit the harbour, or one of the museums or galleries.
- Just a ten minute drive away, Cornwall's theatre under the stars was carved out of the rock in the 1920's by Rowena Cade. Visit the
Minack Theatre website for further details.
- Take a helicopter ride from Penzance to Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, to visit the world−famous Abbey Gardens.
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