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Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.)
Cornwall, South West England, England, United Kingdom
$635.71
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Overview
The Private Tour of West Cornwall offers a unique journey through ancient sites and charming seaside towns. Led by Glenys and Chris, this personalized adventure lets you explore at your own pace while uncovering the region's rich history and culture.
- 🏰 Visit ancient churches, including an abandoned one that holds secrets of the past.
- 🔍 Learn to dowse for mysteries at a stone circle with your guide Chris, who shares fascinating insights.
- 🏖️ Stroll through picturesque seaside towns, with plenty of time for souvenir shopping and enjoying local ice cream.
- 🌄 Marvel at breathtaking viewpoints, including Lizard Point, Britain's most southerly point, where you might see seals playing.
- 🏺 Discover the prehistoric fogou, an underground chamber whose purpose remains a mystery, and explore its passageways with provided torches.
- ⚒️ Experience the history at Geevor Tin Mine, where you can see the ore processing plant and learn from former miners about the mining heritage.
- 🌊 Explore St. Michael's Mount by walking the causeway or taking a boat, and visit the castle for an additional entry fee of £15.
- 🗿 Visit Chysauster Ancient Village, a 2,300-year-old site known for its unique courtyard houses, with entry fees starting at £7.50.
- ⛰️ Discover Men-an-tol, the mysterious holed stone said to have magical healing properties.
- 🏰 Optional visit to Pendennis Castle, with an admission fee of £12.50, showcasing its historical significance from the 1540s.
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Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.)
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Use of torches to explore Halligge Fogou.
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Entry fees for Geevor Mine are not included. Entry is £18.90 at the time of writing.
- Entry fees for Pendennis Castle are not included. Entry is £12.50 at the time of writing.
- Entry fees for Chysauster village are not included. Entry is £7.50 at the time of writing.
- Entry fees for St. Michaels mount are not included. Entry is £15 at the time of writing.
- Lunch
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GweekWe stop in this picturesque little village to visit the shop. Here we find an array of interesting local produce including fresh baked goods. The shop is also a tea/coffee stop. The shop carries a range of interesting teas.
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Fogous are unique to Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly and are a bit of a mystery. It is an absolutely fascinating underground chamber of indeterminate age (possibly bronze age). It is man-made and its purpose is... well, tell me what you think after you have seen it. Chris, your guide, will lend you a little torch so you can go off and explore the subterranean passageways.
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LizardOur first stop on The Lizard Peninsula is At The Lizard Windmill. Situated in a nature reserve, this windmill is over 400 years old. Marvel at the views whilst your guide tells you the tale of The Windmill Gang. Next, we visit Lizard Town itself. Explore the many little shops but don't ignore the architecture of the pretty buildings. We then go down to Lizard Point, Britain's most southerly point. We may see seals playing in the water as we enjoy the views.
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MarazionWe stop at a viewpoint to look at the famous St. Michael's Mount and Mounts Bay from a high vantage point. We pass through the beautiful little village of Marazion on the way to Penwith. Of course, if you want to actually visit the island, that's fine. It's your tour, your day, your holiday. We can do whatever you like.
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St. Michael's MountYou'll stroll along the causeway (Or get the boat if the tide is in.) to access the island and explore the castle. An entry fee applies to access the castle and the grounds. At the time of writing it is £15, but check the website (www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk) to check for yourself.
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Chysauster Ancient VillageUp above Penzance, we discover Penwith. Many describe this area as "True Cornwall". Spectacular scenery, ancient monuments, and a UNESCO World Heritage site on account of its mining history. Firstly we visit Chysausester: A c2300-year-old village. Unique for its layout and state of preservation, this type of courtyard house is peculiar to Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly. Said to be the oldest village street in the UK. Entry fees apply from £7.50
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Men-an-tolWe take a little stroll along a farm track and into a field to see The Men An Tol or The Holed Stone. Used for many and various peculiar purposes including healing. The magic of this stone is said to be from the doing of a good fairy.
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Geevor Tin MineYou can't come to West Cornwall and not visit Geevor Tin Mine. Some mine workings date back to the 17th century. Mining stopped here in 1990. The heritage center opened three years later. You'll see inside the ore processing plant and the "dry" where the miners got ready for work. Look down the shaft where the cages took the men to the working levels. Go underground into the Wheal Mexico mine. Look at the exhibits in the museum. Talk to the guides who were miners when the mine was in production. Entry to the complex costs £19.00.
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Levant, Botallack and the Crowns TrailA short ride takes us to Botallack to look at the famous Crowns Engine Houses, perched spectacularly at the water's edge. We'll look at The Count House and have a chat about a famous singer who performed there. (The Count House is where the miners would have collected their wages and where other mine administration would have been carried out.)
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Cape CornwallLeaving Botallack we go to look at Cape Cornwall and the monument there (you will be amazed at what the monument is for. I was!) and then a look at Ballowall Barrow, a 10,000-year-old burial chamber. We then head back to Falmouth for a look at Pendennis Castle.
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Pendennis CastleDepending on where Glenys and I have picked you up from we can also visit Pendennis Castle at some point. Construction of Pendennis Castle began in the 1540s, it was modernized several times and saw action in World War two. After over 400 years of service, Pendennis was decommissioned in 1956 and opened to the public a year later. Admission is £12.50.
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Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.)
Cornwall, South West England, England, United Kingdom
$635.71
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!