Location: 

Cornwall

Operator

Viv Robinson, Blue Badge Guide B.Ed. MITG - Absolutours

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Bring family history alive by visiting Cornwall from where almost 25% of the population emigrated in the 19th century,

Many Cornish people crossed the River Tamar to England finding work in the mines of Cumbria, Lancashire, and Northumberland. Many left for Wales, Ireland, the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South America and South Africa. As a result, some 6 million people world-wide can proudly claim Cornish ancestry.

This tour takes you to West Cornwall visiting UNESCO Cornish Mining World Heritage sites in the Camborne / Redruth and West Penwith areas. This panoramic tour passes through farmland, mining areas, villages and towns which local families left during the C19th ‘Great Migration’. Marvel at iconic views of coast and countryside such as St Michael’s Mount, as we wind our way around the Cornish lanes. Choose to stop for a Miner’s Lunch’ in a local pub or a Cornish Cream Tea.

Your professional Cornish Blue Badge Guide will bring alive stories of Cornish history, traditions, folklore, and religion that shaped the lives of local people and help you make the best use of you time in Cornwall.

The Highlights:  

• Panoramic Tour of UNESCO Cornish Mining World Heritage Sites
• Photo stops at St Michael’s Mount and Crowns Botallack Mine on the ‘Tin Coast’. 
• A guided stroll in Portreath heritage port OR Botallack Cornish Mining World Heritage Site
• Opportunity to enjoy a ‘Miner’s Lunch’ of a pasty and a pint or a Cornish Cream Tea
• Possibility of visiting locations relevant to your family history
• Use of personal radio receiver connected to Tour Guide wireless audio transmission system for improved audibility and social distancing.
• Accompanied by Blue Badge Guide with Covid safe measures in place.

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Price

From £85 pp based on group of 4 in own vehicle with space for guide including commissions

From £110 pp based on group of 6 including commissions.

From £22 pp based on group of 15 including commissions

Group Size

Min 2 Max 20

Contact

Viv Robinson

www.absolutours.co.uk

+44 (0) 7775 774 083

bluebadge@absolutours.co.uk