DOWNS BARN FARM
Visit Iconic Places
Downs Barn Farm is located in the West Penwith area of Cornwall, just off the south coast road between Penzance and Land’s End. Close by are the picturesque villages of Mousehole and Lamorna. Visit the art galleries in Penzance and Newlyn, or take a walk along the South West Coastal Path. There are glorious sandy beaches at Sennen Cove and Porthcurno, or visit one of the small coves for peace and seclusion.
There are many beautiful and fascinating places to visit, both locally and further afield.
Iconic Cornwall landmarks from the air
A short aerial trip around a few of the most iconic attractions such as St Michael's Mount, the Minack Theatre, Land's End, Tintagel Castle and the Eden Project...
Porthcurno Cove
Porthcurno Beach is one of several beautiful, small beaches in the West Penwith area. Also recommended are Porthgwarra and Porthchapel
Merry Maidens
This late Stone/early Bronze Age (2500-1500BC) stone circle is renowned for both its beauty and the stories connected to it. The Merry Maidens is one of the few 'true' stone circles in Cornwall, being perfectly circular; it comprises of nineteen stones. There are several standing stones in the nearby area, including two very large uprights known as the Pipers. All just a few minutes’ walk from the farm.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Uncover Cornwall’s hidden history at the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum and discover Porthcurno’s awe-inspiring role in shaping global communications as we know it.
Geevor Tin Mine
Geevor Tin Mine is the largest preserved mine in the country. Experience the history of mining above and below ground in this award winning visitor centre.
St Loy
St Loy is perhaps best known for its wooded valley leading down to the coast. This is a beautiful walk any time of year, but is possibly at its best when bluebells carpet the floor in early Spring. It is at the bottom of this woodland walk that you will find the cove. It is a fairly wide bay between Boscawen and Merthen Points. There is nothing in the way of sand at the cove, the foreshore consists of fairly uniformly sized rounded rocks and boulders. This doesn't detract from the beauty of the spot and guarantees it is never busy.
Mousehole Regatta
The annual Regatta Day at Mousehole is a great day out and an amazing spectacle to experience!
Lizard Point
The Lizard is the most southerly point of mainland Britain. It has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, almost surrounded by the sea, and stunningly beautiful at any time of the year.
Minack Theatre
This is Cornwall’s theatre under the stars, and was carved out of the rock by Rowena Cade. Live performances can be booked during the summer months. See the Minack Theatre website for details.
Trengwainton
Tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in this sheltered and virtually frost-free garden. There are unique walled gardens with sloping beds stream and pond gardens, and a terrace with fine views across Mount’s Bay to the Lizard.
Lost Gardens of Heligan
In 1990, after 75 years of neglect, the Lost Gardens were re–discovered and thereafter restored on a shoestring budget by a small band of enthusiasts. The estate has been brought back to life to thrill a new generation.
Lanhydrock
National Trust property Lanhydrock is located near Bodmin, and is a magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive gardens and a wooded estate.
Eden Project
The Eden Project is popular a visitor attraction in Cornwall, nestling like a lost world in a reclaimed china clay pit, 5 kilometres from the town of St Austell. The Eden Project with its artificial biodomes, is a dramatic global garden the size of thirty football pitches, with plants that are collected from all around the world.
Isles of Scilly
Take a boat trip from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly to visit the world–famous Abbey Gardens at Tresco, ancient monuments and Civil War fortifications on St Mary’s.
Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove – White sand, turquoise water and multi-coloured islands. There are caves, rocks and secluded parts of the cove to explore.
St Michael’s Mount
St Michael's Mount is one of Cornwall's most iconic landmarks. This rocky island, owned by The National Trust, is crowned by a medieval church and castle.
