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Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre

St Mawgan, Cornwall

RAF St Mawgan, Newquay TR8 4HP

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About Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre

Located at RAF St Mawgan, this museum tells the story of aviation in Cornwall. Features historic aircraft, including a Vulcan bomber, and exhibits on the region's aviation heritage.
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Carloggas Village

tourism

Carloggas is a hamlet in the parish of Mawgan-in-Pydar, Cornwall, England. As a programmatic destination page, it works well as a hub for nearby beaches, walks, heritage sites, food spots and local itinerary links across CornwallMagazine.

0.6 km away

The Japanese Garden

natural

The Japanese Garden is a worthwhile natural stop near St Mawgan, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.

1.0 km away

Mawgan Porth Beach

beach

Mawgan Porth Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Mawgan Porth, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

2.5 km away

Trevibban Mill Vineyard

tourism

A family-run vineyard and orchard near Padstow offering tours, tastings, and a peaceful rural setting. Award-winning wines and ciders.

2.7 km away

Bedruthan Steps

natural

A dramatic series of natural rock stacks striding across a wide sandy beach, the Bedruthan Steps are among the most photographed natural features in Cornwall. The clifftop viewpoint — managed by the National Trust — looks down over the stacks and the churning surf between them. The name supposedly derives from a giant called Bedruthan who used the rocks as stepping stones.

2.7 km away

Watergate Bay

beach

Watergate Bay is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Whipsiderry, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

4.3 km away

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