Parkwithian Camping

Created in the 16th century, National Trust - Godolphin (15 minutes’ drive) is a garden with an orchard, beehives and a walled area full of fragrant flowers. If you feel active, you can climb Godolphin Hill. At the top, you’ll be rewarded by views of both the north and south coasts of Cornwall, from St Ives to St Michael’s Mount. A haven for artists since the early 1800s, the coastal town of St Ives (25 minutes) is still renowned for its galleries. You can check out the modern works on display at Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, or simply stroll around the quaint town centre eating an ice cream – but beware the local seagulls: they’re a ravenous lot. There are also a handful of good beaches here, plus fishing trips and sea safaris. Looking for something to keep the kids happy? Flambards Theme Park (25 minutes) has hair-raising rides like a drop tower, a roller coaster and a water chute; younger children might prefer gentler amusements like the classic carousel. There is also a recreated Victorian village with a cobbled street and a horse-drawn carriage.