Attractions in Tintagel and Bodmin Moor

The Bodmin and Wenford Railway is Cornwall's only standard gauge railway still operated by steam locomotives and the trains run through some delightful Cornish scenery.

The railway is typical of a branch line in the 1950s. Steam tank engines are the main locomotives to be seen here but diesel traction is also used, particularly on Saturdays.

The main station on the line is at Bodmin General. The engine sheds are here, as well as a souvenir shop and refreshment room in the restored station buildings. Boscarne Junction provides a direct link with the Camel Trail, the cyclepath and footpath running to Padstow along the route of the old Bodmin and Wadebridge Railway.

Bodmin Parkway station is on the main line from London to Penzance and has a beautiful walk along the old carriage drive to the historic National Trust property, Lanhydrock House.

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Bodmin Jail dates back to 1776. Public executions were always guaranteed crowd pullers in years gone by. The hangings retreated behind doors in 1862. The last hanging took place as recently as 1909.

The large 18th century structure towers above you as you drive into the car park. Look closely and you can see faces staring back at you from the old jail windows.

As you enter the jail and walk down the stairs the air begins to cool. The jail doesnt need pyro-technics to enhance the experience, you can sense the past just by walking around.

You can visit the condemned cell and some grisly exhibits telling of the lives and imprisonment of the inmates of Bodmin Jail.

The Crown Jewels and Doomsday Book were stored here during the Great War.

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Made famous by Daphne du Maurier’s novel of the same name, Jamaica Inn, at Bolventor, set high on the wild yet beautiful landscape of Bodmin Moor, offers the same warm welcome today as it has done for many years to families, coach parties and other visitors.

Sample fine ales, enjoy a good selection of food or stay in one of the comfortable four-poster rooms. Who knows, you might even be visited by one of the resident ghosts!

Visit the Daphne du Maurier room full of memorabilia, including her famous Sheraton writing desk. Experience the fascinating Daphne du Maurier’s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn, a spectacular theatrical presentation of her most famous novel, Jamaica Inn, told in tableaux, sound and light.

There is also one of the UK’s finest collections of smuggling artefacts dating from the present day back to the days of the old coaching inn when the guests weren’t quite as salubrious as they are today.

Visit the shop at Jamaica Inn where you can buy a souvenir of the inn, a Daphne du Maurier book or a gift. Let the children enjoy the play area under your watchful eye (they can even climb aboard our very own wooden pirate ship!)

Jamaica Inn is open all year round.

• Daphne du Maurier's Smugglers at Jamaica Inn is open February half-term to December - admission charge applies.

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