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The 6 Best Things to do in Porthcurno, England
Discover the best top things to do in Porthcurno, United Kingdom including Porthcurno Beach, iWalk Cornwall, PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications, South West Coast Path - Land's End Hostel - Porthcurno to Penzance, The Cable Hut, Porthcurno Sculpture Gardens.
1. Porthcurno Beach
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5.0 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By rsg1525 - Plymouth, United Kingdom
This is a fantastic beach set in a stunning location and a must visit in this part of Cornwall...golden sand with crystal clear shallow water...set at the base of cliffs and a valley leading to the car park with cafe and pub nearby. The Minnack Theatre is set above the beach with views beyond to Lizard point, which can be enjoyed whist having a refreshing ice cream after climbing up the steep steps if you dare from the beach!
2. iWalk Cornwall
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A circular walk from Porthcurno, passing the Minack Theatre, St Leven's Holy Well, Porthchapel and Porthgwarra beaches, to Gwennap Head where the English Channel meets the Atlantic. The return leg is via St Levan's church and the telegraph museum at Porthcurno which includes the underground chamber created during WW2. 5.4 miles. Steepness: moderate-strenuous.
3. PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications
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4.5 based on 547 reviews
Discover a museum experience that explores the amazing story of our interconnected world, and how a tranquil valley in Cornwall became host to the past, present and future of worldwide communications.
Reviewed By Bugsy1933 - Alton, United Kingdom
Popped into the Telegraph museum, on Friday 11th, the two Ladies working, couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. The Museum itself is absolutely fascinating with some amazing and informative film shows, and plenty of interactive exhibits for all ages. Also popped into the cafe, great food. overall a great visit, the staff were very informative about the history of the site, and even took us down to the see the Cable hut (Thank you) I'm sure Kids will love the Pigeon Trail.... We did ????????????
4. South West Coast Path - Land's End Hostel - Porthcurno to Penzance
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
5. The Cable Hut
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19. The Cable Hut stands just above the sandy beach at Porthcurno. Built in 1929, this modest-looking building is where telegraph cables came ashore from all corners of the world. The Cable Hut is the only one of its kind complete with original features and fittings and contains the largest collection of historic telegraph cables and termination boxes in the world. Visitors can still see* the original cables which appear from under the floor and connect to a bank of terminals. * Please note: due to the extremely delicate nature of the equipment in the Cable Hut we regret that it is not possible to open it in poor weather. Please check with staff as to whether the Cable Hut has been opened.
Reviewed By TeaWithQ - Rugby, United Kingdom
An Iconic and amazing piece of the world's communications history. Think deeply about what this actually represents and you may be very surprised.
6. Porthcurno Sculpture Gardens
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