Cornwall’s top tourist attractions will be able to fully re-open from Monday 17 May offering visitors the chance to experience the beauty of Cornwall and make some new memories across the county.

The government’s roadmap out of lockdown means Cornish tourist attractions have had varied reopening dates – but this latest announcement means both indoor and outdoor attractions are now able to fully reopen their doors and welcome visitors to all areas of their experience.

Attractions offering outdoor experiences were able to open from Monday 12 April. This latest stage of restriction easing allows those attractions to open all areas of their site. It also allows indoor only attractions – such as museums and galleries – to open to visitors for the first time in many months.

The reopening of all of our visitor attractions this month - alongside the opening of the majority of the accommodation sector – adds further momentum for the Cornish visitor economy.

Jon Cummins, Chair of the Board of Directors at Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions, said: “We’re delighted that all of our attractions are now able to reopen fully and welcome visitors safely. We are hoping for a strong spring and summer season for the visitor economy. Early signs are that Cornwall will be busy and that there is a strong demand for visitors to get out and about over the coming months.

“Our member attractions can’t wait to welcome both locals and visitors alike back to our attractions over the coming months, but we do advise all visitors to plan ahead and book tickets in advance as it will be busy. The majority of Cornish attractions will be requesting everyone to book as to help us maintain safe numbers and to ensure everyone has an enjoyable visit.”

Cornish visitor attractions reopening week commencing Monday 17 May, or that have already been able to open their doors, are:

· Bodmin Jail

· Bodmin and Wenford Railway

· Camel Creek Adventure Park (15/16 May for members and 22/23 May for general public)

· Charlestown Shipwreck Treasure Museum

· Cornwall FootballGolf

· Cornish Seal Sanctuary

· Dairyland Farm Park (reopening 29 May)

· Eden Project

· English Heritage: Pendennis Castle and Tintagel Castle

· Flambards

· Geevor Tin Mine

· Hangloose

· Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm

· Jamaica Inn

· Jubilee Pool

· Lands End

· Lappa Valley

· Minack Theatre

· National Lobster Hatchery

· National Maritime Museum Cornwall

· National Trust Cotehele

· National Trust Glendurgan Garden

· Natiional Trust Lanhydrock

· National Trust Trelissick

· National Trust Trengwainton Garden

· National Trust Trerice

· Newquay Zoo

· Paradise Park

· Pencarrow House and Gardens

· Pinetum Gardens

· Royal Cornwall useum

· Screech Owl Sanctuary

· St Michael’s Mount

· PK Porthcurno

· Tate St Ives

· The Lost Gardens of Heligan

· Trebah Garden

· Wheal Martyn

Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions (CATA) was formed in 1974 to create and promote top-quality visitor experiences in the region. Today, the association comprises almost 40 of the best attractions in Cornwall, with a supportive network encouraging knowledge sharing and collective action – and almost all of their attractions will be re-open from next week.

Senior business leaders in Cornwall were quick to voice their support for the planned reopening.

Malcolm Bell, CEO at Visit Cornwall, said: “Cornwall is wonderful every year - but with the staycation boost, Cornwall is blessed with such a great range of high-quality attractions that will satisfy all their interests and passions of our visitors.

“We are strongly advising everyone to plan and book ahead to make the most of their stay or day out so that they can create great memories to last them a lifetime.”

Kim Conchie, CEO at Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, said: ”All the signs indicate Cornwall being the UK’s number 1 staycation destination for 2021. Guests have already started arriving at self-catering houses and you can hardly find a room anywhere from humblest campsite to glitziest hotel until November.

“We want all our visitors to have a great time, be safe and be litter-free. We hope they will be kind to the thousands of people serving them in restricted conditions and revisit us for many years to come.”

Visitors to Cornwall’s top attractions can be assured that appropriate COVID-19 safety measures will be in place, and all attractions will follow recommended government guidelines.

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