Things to do in Cornwall

Psst... Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK?! That’s a lot of fantastic places to explore, so you better get cracking! To jump straight into your Cornish Trail adventure, click on one of the map markers above, take a peek at the places listed at the bottom of this page or discover a specific location with the search bar. Keep reading for a taste of what’s to come on your fun-filled day out in Cornwall…

Treasure Trails combines fascinating stories, incredible locations and captivating Clues in one full-blown adventure. Whether you’re a budding detective, mini explorer or a big kid who never grew up, Treasure Trails are the perfect day out for anyone aged 6-106! Weave through the highlights of Cornwall on a self-guided Treasure Trail, solving the sneaky Clues on the way to crack the code, solve the mystery or unearth the treasure trove. Before you know it, you’ll be heading home with massive smiles on your faces after an ace day of working together as a team – you won’t even realise that you’ve walked a couple of miles! Plus, you’ll feel like a total superhero for planning such an awesome day out.

Transform dull days out with the kids in Cornwall into real-life adventures on these Cornish walking trails with a twist! With tin mines and smugglers coves, stunning seaside resorts and over 280 miles of breath-taking coastal paths, Cornwall is a haven for ramblers, storytellers, sun-seekers, artists and nature-lovers. With 64 Treasure Trails to choose from across Cornwall, days filled with excitement and exploration are just around the corner.

It’ll take a brushstroke of genius to solve the arty detective mystery Trail in the heart of St Ives, and only the bravest agents will be able to save the Oyster Festival on a spy mission Trail around Falmouth. Meanwhile, intrepid explorers are being called to Port Isaac to track down an ancient hoard of pirate gold on a treasure hunt Trail. Are you up to the challenge? 

There are so many hidden gems to discover and twisting tales to unlock around Cornwall, whether you’re rambling across the moors, examining evidence along the seafront or hiding from enemy spies down cobbled streets. All you need to kick off your super day out is a Cornish Treasure Trail, a curious mind and a sense of adventure! So, where will you explore first?

All of the exciting Treasure Trails locations in Cornwall are listed alphabetically below - dive in to find out more! To find somewhere more specific to your location, scroll up to the top of the page to see them on the map or enter the place you’d like to explore into the search bar.