We have listed information and links to some of the attractions surrounding Caharrack which we think you might like. Please see below for more details :-
Local Beaches
Porthtowan
Porthtowan derives its Cornish name from its most obvious feature - its sandy beaches and dunes (towans). It owes its present day character to its popularity as a local seaside resort in Victorian and Edwardian times when the local populous from Redruth and the surrounding areas flocked here, particularly on Bank Holidays.
Portreath
Just 7 miles away, Portreath is a small resort with sandy beach and a small selection of shops, pubs and café/ restaurant.
Godrevy
A sandy beach stretching from Gwithian Towans along the Godrevy coastline up to Godrevy Point. At Godrevy there are many rocky sections but there are also good sandy patches. The coastline here is run by the National Trust. There are excellent views to Godrevy Island and across St Ives Bay on a clear day. The National Trust owns all the coastline from Godrevy to Navax Point. The main beach below the summer car park connects to Gwithian Beach, forming an impressive sweep of unbroken sand around the edge of St Ives Bay. Away from the bustle of the beach, the coastal grasslands and heathland are rich with wild flowers and provide open access for miles of walking. Seals are a common sight, and guillemots, razorbills, fulmars and cormorants breed on the cliffs.
Towns
Falmouth
Today, Falmouth is the largest town in the district and is a vibrant centre for: Business…especially marine and tourism related Recreation….a stunning harbour for sailing & watersports, beaches, coastline, countryside and a historic town centre.
An amazing range of Restaurants, Bars, and Pubs.
Plus 2 Blue Flag beaches.
Education and learning…award winning schools, University College Falmouth, Falmouth Marine School and world class facilities such as 'the Poly' (Falmouth Polytechnic) and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
It is also an ideal base for access to other parts of Cornwall and the Southwest.
St Ives
St Ives, the most famous of Cornish holiday towns, loved for generations, is easy to reach by road or by air and easy by train, too, along one of the most spectacular railway journeys in Britain to crystal blue waters, golden sands and a warm welcome. We nearly forgot the mild sub-tropical climate, warmed year round by the Gulf Stream!
Life here is cradled around the harbour where boats still land good catches of freshest fish for the local restaurants to nourish you with. Brought ashore on the ancient granite quays, the catch is of the highest quality for your dinner plate or for the tables of some of Britain's finest restaurants. A maze of tiny cobbled streets to wander through, lined by fishermen's cottages, with a breathtaking seaside vista to greet you at the end of each one.
St Mawes
St Mawes is a small fishing village and is located at the end of the Roseland peninsula. St Mawes has to be one of the most exclusive waterside villages within Cornwall, with plenty of activities and accommodation from self catering cottages to Hotels and bed and breakfasts. Being positioned within the gulf stream, the climate in St Mawes is very mild all year round and during the summer temperatures reach that of the Mediterranean, as a result their are beautiful local gardens with exquisite fauna and flora.
Other Places of Interest
Lost gardens of Helligan
Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one of the most mysterious estates in England. At the end of the nineteenth century its thousand acres were at their zenith, but only a few years later bramble and ivy were already drawing a green veil over this "Sleeping Beauty". After decades of neglect, the devastating hurricane of 1990 should have consigned the Lost Gardens of Heligan to a footnote in history.
The Eden Project
The Eden Project was constructed in a 160-year-old exhausted china clay quarry at Bodelva, near St. Austell, in Cornwall. It was established as one of the Landmark Millennium Projects to mark the year 2000 in the UK.
While restoring the Lost Gardens of Heligan in the early 90s, Tim Smit became fascinated with stories that connected plants to people and brought them alive. He enlisted the help of Philip McMillan Browse (former Director of RHS Wisley and Horticultural Director of the Lost Gardens of Heligan) and Peter Thoday (former President of the Institute of Horticulture), to put together a team of expert horticulturalists with a touch of green guerrilla in them.
Trelissick Garden
This Cornish maritime garden is in an extraordinary position on a wooded peninsula. To the north it is embraced by Lamouth Creek, the winding estuary of the River Fal is to the east and to the south is Channels Creek and the great expanse of Carrick Roads. Trelissick is a magical place that will transport your imagination to days gone by. Throughout the year the 12-hectare (30-acre) garden is awash with colour, while the park has breathtaking views down towards the sea. There is a fine Georgian stable block, a shop, gallery and restaurant (the house is not open to the public), and the whole estate is encircled with woods full of wonderful walks.
Paradise Park
Paradise Park was established in Hayle, Cornwall in 1973 as a tropical bird garden, and since then otters, red pandas, native red squirrels and the rare Cornish Chough can all be seen here. The 'Fun Farm' is a favourite with children, and daily events bring visitors closer to the wildlife. The Park is set around a Victorian walled garden, and features tropical plants which thrive in Cornwall's mild climate.
Poldark Mines
In addition to its important heritage the site has a wide range of activities - search the Gemsands for DIAMONDS and PRECIOUS GEMSTONES - PAN for REAL alluvial GOLD - THROW A POT at the potter's wheel -MAKE A CANDLE - try your hand at WOODTURNING - wander through the MUSEUM - watch the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site video - make your own souvenir in the SANDS OF CORNWALL - have a snack in the POLDARK CAFE - play pool and other games in the GAMES ROOM - visit the Mine Shop and JEWELLER' WOKSHOP for a range of Poldark goods and REAL GEMSTONE JEWELRY and FACETED GEMSTONES
Treasure Park
Cornish Gold and Treasure Park. A themed shopping park, with goldsmiths, silver workers and pearl crafts on display.
Flambards Experience
The Flambards Experience is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the South West of England. With a fantastic variety of rides for all ages, unique exhibitions boasting the Flambards Victorian Village, Britain in The Blitz and Memory Lane exhibitions, Flambards offers a great value day out for the whole family, whatever the weather.
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