Despite only having a week in Cornwall for our holiday we managed to fit absolutely loads in, mainly because everything is within easy reach. I thought it would be nice to share some of our highlights in this blog post.
1.The Monkey Sanctuary in Looe:
The rescue centre houses over 39 individual monkey's (Capuchin Monkeys, Woolly Monkeys, Barbary Macaques) that have all been rescued and saved to begin a new life.
First on the list to visit were the Woolly Monkeys, especially to see baby Lily born Saturday 18th October 2014.
Baby Lily was incredibly cute and watching her play mischievously with her mother Maya clearly showed what a wonderful bond they have.
We also got to meet the Capuchin Monkeys now hugely popular due to the 'Night at the Museum' movies and an especially cheeky Boo Boo whose favourite food is sweet potato (a girl after my own heart).
Whilst the sanctuary is small in size it has some wonderful monkeys, a bat cave and lovely gardens. Tickets are charged at £8 per adult and for a family ticket £25.
www.monkeysanctuary.org
2. Eden Project:
I have wanted to visit the Eden Project since it opened its doors in March 2001. So when we got the opportunity to visit during our stay I was really pleased.
The Eden Project offers a wonderful collection of plants collected from all around the world.
The plants are split into two biodomes (a tropical and Mediterranean environment) emulating a natural biome.
Prepare yourself for the heat in the tropical biodome, with treks along steep paths, but all your efforts will be rewarded, half way up there is a wonderfully refrigerated house to help cool yourself down.
All this walking is making me hungry so yes you guessed it there was the much needed foodie pit stop.
The food on offer in Eden is wonderful, I really enjoyed tucking into the chicken wrapped in parma ham, bulgur wheat salad, chicory with goats cheese and beetroot. Of course dessert was also needed, a delicious carrot cake.
Important things to note, the Eden project is not a cheap attraction at £25 per adult and a family ticket costing £69. Top tip would be to buy your tickets online at least a day before you visit and you can save 10% on the entrance price.
During high season there are considerable crowds both queuing for tickets and in the Biodomes. Whilst we had a wonderful visit I am not sure the entrance price matches up with what is on offer; but that said we did spend a whole day wandering round.
www.bodminrailway.co.uk
Thank you Cornwall for a wonderful stay, we loved your beautiful scenery, revitalising fresh air and superb food.
Love the look of the Bodmin Railway, can't believe I've not done that before - I love steam trains! There's a gorgeous route in North Yorkshire x
ReplyDeleteSteam trains are lovely like stepping back in time. Haven't seen the one on Yorkshire I will have to check it out Lucy x
DeleteI loved the Eden Project when I went a few years ago - it can get crazy busy though! xx
ReplyDeleteIt was very busy but a great day out all the same Lucy x
DeleteI'd love to visit the Monkey Sanctuary, Baby Lily is so cute! I find monkeys absolutely fascinating :) xx
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They were super cute, such a shame however that the start of their lives haven't been that great. How people think they can be home pets I don't know Lucy x
DeleteHow lovely that you got to go on a steam train. I liked the Eden Project but I preferred the Lost Gardens of Heligan, would love to return there
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Steam railways are always fun, I really liked the Eden project, but sadly rained when we wanted to visit the lost gardens of Heligan. Always another time Lucy x
Deleteaahh looks like there are so many things to do there!! thanks for sharing!
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It is a great part of the UK so many things to see and do Lucy x
DeleteAww I loved the Eden project, we went just a few months after Tim and I got together and we have special memories of being all loved up and wandering around! It looks as though you had a wonderful relaxing and interesting time in Cornwall... just imagine, next time you go back you'll be able to show Yaya around! Oh and that ice cream sundae looks a bit tasty! x
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely memories you must both have. We had a lovely time mooching around, having lovely cakes and meals. Strange to think next time we visit we will have a little one with us Lucy x
DeleteWowww Lucy! I love all these photos. This place looks like some other beautiful Latin places :) I haven't been to Cornwall and your this post motivated me to visit this little paradise of England :) Liuba x
ReplyDeleteIt is a really beautiful part of the UK and I can imagine you cycling around here enjoying the scenery Lucy x
DeleteYayyy.. these aree lovely places!
ReplyDeleteI really love your photos on the eden project, hun.. it's so beautiful!
Thank you for sharing and hope I could visit it too one day :)
Have a lovely day!
Btw, I just followed you on Twitter and Bloglovin :)
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Hopefully you can get to visit one day Lucy
DeleteBaby Lilly just looks like the cutest thing ever!! Such a lovely round-up and Daisy's cafe is just adorable!
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Although the monkey sanctuary is not a breading programme I am glad that they managed to make Lily such a beautiful monkey. Daisy and her restaurant is lovely Lucy x
DeleteSo many fun things to do! I think my first to tick off the list would be the monkey sanctuary, I love them! x
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The sanctuary is really sweet and what is lovely the staff clearly have a love for their animals Lucy x
DeleteI seriously love your blog as so many of your posts remind me of my childhood, it's crazy! Cornwall is such a stunning place and I remember going on the steam train! :D
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I am glad that the blog reminds you of my childhood, Cornwall is stunning and the steam train is great fun Lucy x
DeleteI really want to go to the Eden Project !!!! One day I'll plan it :)
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