Public transport in Cornwall: www.transportforcornwall.co.uk
A busy market town, St Austell is the centre of the china clay industry and many white spoil heaps can be seen in the area. The Bus Station is conveniently adjacent to the Rail Station.
The picturesque port of Charlestown (1½ miles from station) retains its late Georgian character and is home to a fleet of square-rigged sailing ships which can often be seen in the Harbour.
Museum and guided brewery tours.
Open M-F 1000-1730, Sat 1000-1600.
www.staustellbrewery.co.uk
Discover the story of Cornwall's china clay industry at the Museum by the St Austell
river in a valley which contained several china clay works. View into working pit.
Historic and nature trails around the site. Woodland walks, large waterwheel,
Victorian clay works, play area. Cafe.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1700 (1600 Nov-Mar).
www.wheal-martyn.com
Visitors can explore their relationship with nature in the biomes (huge greenhouses) and gardens.
The world's largest rainforest in captivity with steamy jungles and waterfalls.
Garden displays, sculpture and art. Education centre with hands-on exhibits. Play areas. Zip wire.
Cafés and restaurants.
Discount for visitors arriving by public transport.
Open Daily 1000-1600 (later in summer), last entry 1½ hours before closing.
Occasional closures in winter, please check website.
www.edenproject.com
Bus 28/31 from Bus Station to entrance, 20 minutes journey (50 minutes on Sun), Daily every 1 to 2 hours.
For bus times see Transport for Cornwall.
The Eden Project is 2½ miles from Luxulyan
and 2¼ miles from Par.
Derelict gardens and pleasure grounds re-discovered in 1990 and restored to their
former glory. National Collection of camellias and rhododendrons. Sub-tropical jungle
in steep-sided south facing valley. Restored working gardens growing mostly heritage
fruit and vegetables. Ancient woodland, parkland, pastures and meadows in the wider estate. Tearooms.
Open Daily 1000-1800 (1700 Oct-Mar), last admission 1½ hours before closing.
www.heligan.com
Bus 23/29 from Bus Station to entrance,
20-30 minutes journey. M-S 29 hourly, 23 infrequent. Sun & BH 29 infrequent.
For bus times see Transport for Cornwall.
Gardens with champion trees, rare shrubs, exotic ferns, woodland glades, roses, camellias,
magnolias, rhododendrons and azaleas. The elegant 18th century House is open for guided tours. Tearoom.
Open Gardens Mar-Sep, Daily 1000-1600, see website for House tours.
www.trewithengardens.co.uk
Bus 27 from Bus Station to entrance (watch for the signs), 23 minutes journey (about 30 minutes Sun & BH).
There are no marked stops but there is space to wait for the return bus on the verge. M-S hourly, Sun & BH hourly. Also bus 22 but the journey is much longer.
For bus times see Transport for Cornwall.
Buses also operate from Truro.
A picturesque fishing village with narrow streets around the harbour.
www.mevagissey.net
Bus 29 from Bus Station to Mevagissey, Trevarth, 20-30 minutes journey, then walk ¼ mile downhill to harbour.
M-S hourly, Sun & BH infrequent. Buses return from the arrival stop.
For bus times see Transport for Cornwall.
Local history with boat models and photographs in a building dating from 1745
which was part of a boat builder's yard. Admission free.
Open Easter-Oct, Daily 1100-1600 (1700 Jul-Aug).
www.mevagisseymuseum.co.uk
Bus see Mevagissey above.
Local marine wildlife in the old lifeboat house. Admission free.
Open Jun-Oct, Daily 1000-1700.
www.mevagisseyharbour.co.uk
Bus see Mevagissey above.
