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The world famous Eden Project near St Austell, contains a wealth of house plants, crops and landscapes from the humid tropics, warm temperate regions and the more familiar temperate environment in which we live. These are largely housed within giant "Biomes" - vast hemi-spherical greenhouses |
| St Michael’s Mount was originally the site of a Benedictine priory and approached by a causeway at low tide (and ferry boats at high tide – weather permitting), the dramatic castle on top of this famous rocky island dates from the 12th century |
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The cliffs all around the Lands End peninsula include some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in England, while the beaches offer superb swimming in very clean and clear water, and many have some of the best surfing conditions. |
| The coastal villages, famous for their fishing heritage and their artistic opportunities, make many a facinating destination to explore. |
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