The museum has a permanent display of the history of Cornwall from the Stone Age to the present day, as well as the natural history of Cornwall, a world famous collection of minerals, a pre-eminent collection of ceramics. Some animals have nowhere left to live in the wild - we provide a sanctuary for them. Our Museum, the nations foremost museum of cycling history is housed in an old Victorian Railway Station - A history of cycling from 1818. Sir Richard Edgcumbe of Cotehele built a new home in his deer park at Mount Edgcumbe in 1547-53. Cornwall's oldest private museum, the collection has over 5,000 items in 16 display areas and includes an extensive collection of photographs and information on people who have lived in the area.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. The Cliff Head Hotel faces south, close to the beach with fine sea-views and cliff walks. The hotel is set in its own grounds in the centre of the Cornish Riviera. Ideally positioned for exploring Cornwall and visiting the New Eden project. Set in its own gardens overlooking Falmouth Bay and less than 400 yards from sandy Gyllyngvase Beach, the four star Royal Duchy is also just a short walk from the town centre.