What to do and see in Bodmin, England: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

May 21, 2022 Mikaela Didonna

Bodmin (Cornish: Bosvena) is a civil parish and historic town in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated south-west of Bodmin Moor.
Restaurants in Bodmin

1. Segway Lakeview

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5.0 based on 287 reviews

Segway Lakeview

Amazing, all-terrain fun! Segway over 3 miles through the beautiful grounds of Waterside Cornwall, a premium family holiday resort with lots of activities, in the heart of Cornwall. Segway Lakeview offers customers an innovative and exciting way to explore; full training and support are provided. We are situated just off the A30 near Victoria & Roche, just 5 minutes from Cornwall Services. Not to be missed!

2. Roughtor

Bodmin England
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Roughtor

Reviewed By 283lucyb

Once we'd managed to find the car park, we had a brilliant walk exploring the peaks of Roughtor. The terrain is challenging but not horrendous, and the surrounding wildlife is lovely. Brilliant views at the top and a nice chat with the wild ponies on the way down! Well worth it.

3. Explore by Bike

Priory Car Park, Bodmin PL31 2DQ England +44 7985 586586 [email protected] http://explorebybike.co.uk/
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Explore by Bike

We offer a friendly, personal service and will take time to fit you with the right bikes and information for a great day out on the trail. From us you can cycle straight to the Camel Trail - one of the most scenic off road cycle routes in the UK. We are based at the quiet end of the trail away from the crowds where you can enjoy the Cornish countryside in peace. If you want a full day out and don't mind a little busyness then we are the perfect distance away from Padstow to make a full day of it. Alternatively head on the rarely travelled section towards the lovely Snails Pace Cafe at Wenfordbridge for a home made treat before returning to historic Bodmin.

Reviewed By kat877 - Halewood, United Kingdom

We had a brilliant day and Explore were an excellent company to use. if you want a bit further of an adventure start the camel trail at Bodmin rather than Wadebridge which gives you a 25 mile round trip. Apart from navigating a few roads in Bodmin and Wadebridge it is mainly the relatively flat and stunning camel trail. Great coffee hut just past Wadebridge and then the beautiful Padstow where it is very esay to lock your bikes up and walk into. We had a really great day. There is a bit of a hill at the end of the trail on the way back so the promise of an ice cream may be in order for littler riders!

4. DreadLock Escape Rooms

Waterside, Old Coach Rd,, Lanivet, Bodmin PL30 5JJ England +44 7786 444879 [email protected] http://www.dreadlockescape.co.uk
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

DreadLock Escape Rooms

At DreadLock Escape Rooms we offer a fun and fully-immersive experience for people of all ages and experience! Work as a team, solve puzzles, find keys, crack codes and escape the room before your time runs out... Great fun for birthdays, hen/stag parties, family days out! We are child friendly, however any under 16s must be accompanied by at least one adult. We have a special 'kids only' puzzle that we add to the room when there are particularly young escape artists on the team (6 and under). We are situated in the heart of Cornwall, close to Bodmin, St Austell and Newquay. Find us on-site at Waterside, just off the A30 - a few minutes from the Cornwall Services. With plenty of other on-site activities, why not make a day of it? FAQs Q. Is the room scary? A. No, not at all. Some escape rooms may have a spooky theme but ours does not Q. Are players actually locked in? A. No, you can leave the room at any point Q. Is the room dark? A. No, it's bright and well lit

Reviewed By N2552DJamandas

Really good fun escape room, we did the Games Room with 5 and 8 year old and they had a lot of fun and were fully involved. It's very child friendly, nice and bright and colourful. We've done lots of escape rooms now and I think this was one of the top two family ones. Great as an all weather activity and fun for an hour on holiday.

5. Bodmin Moor

Bodmin England http://www.bodminmoor.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 191 reviews

Bodmin Moor

This wild and craggy moor offers many historic attractions including prehistoric granite "sculptures" and the supposed final resting place for King Arthur’s legendary sword Excalibur.

Reviewed By R0bbie78 - Wickford, United Kingdom

Parked up near Minions and walked across the moor to the Hurlers Stone Circles. Fabulous views for miles around. There are 3 stone circles 2 of which have been re furbished and once again left you wondering what use our ancestors put them to.

6. Lanhydrock House and Garden

Bodmin PL30 5AD England +44 1208 265950 lanhydrock@national trust.org.uk http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock/features/delve-into-the-history-of-lanhydrock
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4.5 based on 3,035 reviews

Lanhydrock House and Garden

This 19th-century high-Victorian country house is one of the most fascinating in England. Colourful gardens, riverside walks and family friendly cycle trails.

Reviewed By pgould87 - Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom

Keep coming back we love visiting been many times staff are so friendly even our youngest managed to catch a ride back up on the electric buggy car lol cheeky devil definitely worth visiting so much to see beautiful house and gardens

7. Camel Valley Vineyard

Nanstallon, Bodmin PL30 5LGUK England +44 1208 77959 [email protected] http://www.camelvalley.com
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Camel Valley Vineyard

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR - Cornwall Tourism Awards 2019/20. Working, family owned vineyards and winery. Serving wine by the glass Mon-Fri 11am-4:30pm. Booking on-line is essential for tours and wine by the glass. Tables are limited with a maximum of 5 people per table (this includes children). No food except grissini, crisps, olives etc. If you arrive without a booking, we may not be able to serve you wine by the glass. Scheduled tours (booking and fee), you will automatically have a table reserved for you with the tour so you can order wine by the glass and half glass to taste as you wish after the tour has finished. Numbers restricted for social distancing, on-line booking essential for all tours and for wine by the glass/bottle on the terrace. Case, bottle sales available during opening hours (click and collect). Sorry, no dogs except guide dogs. Opening times vary according to the season.

Reviewed By cathysU9818HX

My husband and I visited Camel Valley vineyard during our week long tour around Cornwall. The trip was planned around a visit to the vineyard after seeing it reviewed on a TV programme last year, when 5 Celebrities went caravanning. This spurred me into buying a bottle of Camel Valley Rose sparking wine. Well I don't need much encouragement, and certainly wasn't disappointed. This amazing vineyard produces the most amazing English wines, and most certainly rivals any of the best Champagne from France. I'm now converted and will only purchase from Camel Valley. The tour around the winery was very informative and opened our eyes to the work that goes into producing the wines. I've always loved Champagne, however the Camel Valley sparking wine certainly deserves all the awards it has gained and in my view is better than Ruinart champagne. Let's fly the flag for English wine!

8. Pencarrow House and Gardens

Washaway, Bodmin PL30 3AG England +44 1208 841369 [email protected] http://www.pencarrow.co.uk/homepage.asp
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Pencarrow House and Gardens

Reviewed By Coalchucker - Winchester, United Kingdom

Pencarrow is a beautiful house and well worth visiting. It's still a family home and it has a quirky and personal feel which sets it apart from other country houses. Lady Molesworth St Aubyn and her late husband took it on in the 1970s after it had not been lived in for some time and they have done a fantastic job. We enjoyed the new bookshop and a light lunch which was tasty and well presented, followed by a tour of the house. Our guide Karen was good-humoured and very knowledgeable making the tour most enjoyable. A walk around the gardens then followed with plenty to see. Our visit was made extra special by a delightful and informal chat with Lady M. herself and it was no surprise to find that she was every bit as friendly and welcoming as her lovely house. She deserves your support in continuing to look after this special place for us all to enjoy.

9. Pinsla Garden and Nursery

Bodmin PL30 4AY England +44 1208 821339 [email protected] http://www.pinslagarden.net
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Pinsla Garden and Nursery

Pinsla is a two acre artists garden and nursery in a picturesque Cornish woodland. We are one of the most peaceful gardens you will find, easily accessible and welcome dogs. We are open from the end of February until the end of October.

10. Cardinham Woods (Forestry England)

Bodmin PL30 4AL England +44 1208 76787 [email protected] http://www.forestryengland.uk/cardinham-woods
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Cardinham Woods (Forestry England)

COVID-19: not all facilities are currently available. Please check website before visiting. From adventure and exercise, to peaceful strolls and natural beauty, Cardinham Woods has what you’re looking for. Whether you come for a family picnic or a delicious teatime treat, to walk the dog or watch wildlife, you’ll be surprised by what Cardinham Woods has to offer. A variety of waymarked walking and mountain bike trails take you deep into 265 hectares of mixed conifer and native broadleaf trees to discover stunning viewpoints and an intriguing history. There are activities to suit every interest and ability in the steep stream valleys, from a gentle stroll beside Cardinham Water to a daring 12km adventure on the Bodmin Beast mountain bike trail. Open all year, 7 days a week. Free entry. Parking charges apply which help us maintain the forest for everyone to enjoy.

Reviewed By begonia96

Great place to walk/wander/gaze...thoughtfully planned out and signposted with different ways to explore whether walking, in a wheelchair or biking (and even better bikes and walkers separately!) or wandering. Take your own drinks/food though as the cafe is overpriced for what it is, i.e. they think they are an expensive bit of a large city or (and more likely) are holding you hostage so extortionate prices for ok stuff. Big car park but do have to pay for that (and again not cheap....£3 for 2 hours and so on...again like large city prices) and no public transport there...actually whilst I loved it there as I’m typing this getting cross about the prices and that unless you have ££ you can’t access and surely that’s not the objective of Forestry England?

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