| The wonders of this magical peninsula include the still meandering creeks of the Helford estuary with it's thatched chocolate box villages lining the water's edge and it's ancient and shady oak woodland supporting abundant bird life . |  |
 | There are rugged cliffs and headlands and golden sandy beaches with azure seas. Discover the quaint working fishing harbours,pebbly coves,landscapes of heathland and weathered trees,standing stones,ancient fougous and rich rolling farmland. |
There are golden sand beaches at Kynance cove,Coverack,Kennack Sands, St.Anthony,Poldhu and Polurrian Cove.A wonderful shell and pebble beach stretches from Porthlevan to Gunwalloe cove.Quaint fishing coves many with working fishing boats can be found at Cadgewith,Coverack,Mullion,Porthallow,and Poltesco
| There are exotic gardens caressed by the warm climate at Bonython,Bosahan,Trebah and Glendurgan (visit the latter by river ferry from Helford) and just a few miles away you will find Trevarno,Godolphin and Trengwainton.If you are inspired to re-create these wonders on your return home then garden centres abound .On the peninsula we have Withy Garden Nursey,Cross Common Nursey specialising in exotic plants, Bonython and Myrtle Garden nursery.Close by are Trevenna Cross,Carwinion and Burncoose |  |
The unique climate and geology of the Lizard Peninsula make it a unique and magical place for people who love nature .Huge ares of the peninsula are owned and managed by The National Trust and English Nature and virtually the entire coastline of the peninsula is classed as Sites of Special Scientific Interest
The Lizard has a superb range and quality of arts ands crafts such as the magnificent wood carvings of Samvado,The Cornish Crafts Association Gallery at Trelowarren,The Bull Pen Gallery at Roskillys,Mullion meadows and The Crow's Nest Gallery sited in a sail loft on the beach at Cadgewith.In Porthlevan you will find a range of artists at the Salt Cellar Workshops,exquisite jewelly at Tambavado and the Julia Mills stained glass gallery
Their are restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes.A mile and a half distant in St.Keverne we have The Greenhouse organic restaurant, Roskillys with fabulous ice-creams and amazing summer barbeques and The White Hart pub and The Three Tuns pub.In Porthallow fishing cove less than a mile downhill there is The Five Pilchards and The Beach Cafe.In Mannacan a mile and a half in the other direction we have The New Inn and The Lion's Den.Just 10 minutes drive away in Coverack you will find The Paris Hotel and The Lifeboat House . There is the award winning Halzephron Inn and Guineveres within 20 minutes.
For those looking for an active holiday there is the breath-taking South West Coastal path that trails the whole coastline taking in ancient woodlands,dramatic cliffs,pretty villages , river estuaries and rolling countryside.
Adventure sports include diving,sailing,surfing,wind-surfing ,boating,horse-riding, fishing and golf
 | For a unique experience try a wildlife R.I.B. trip from Falmouth or Penzance with Elemental tours,Marine Discovery or Orca Sea-faris and don't miss a camel safari! |
If your interest is in ancient sacred sites then you can find standing stones,fougous and energy lines (Apollo and Athena) that land at Gunwalloe and leave on their onward journey to France from Bass point and The Guider respectively
Check out these local Links
www.Samvado.com (Sculptural wood turning)
www.elementaltours.co.uk ( Rib Trips and wildlife tours )
WHATS ON
SEPTEMBER 1st/2nd Helston Harvest Fair 4th St.Keverne Male Voice Choir Concert at Roskillys 8th to 22nd St.Ives Festival 14th -16th,21st-23rd,28th -30th Prussian Cove IMS Concert
OCTOBER 5th-7th Falmouth Festival of Literature and Arts
NOVEMBER: 12th-17th Camborne Music Festival 28th-30th Christmas Fayre.Made in Cornwall Truro