Discover famous Poldark filming locations (and some hidden gems) around West Cornwall and the Lizard on a luxury private full-day minibus tour. Explore iconic filming sites such as Kynance Cove, Botallack Mine and Portcurthno Beach as we along the rugged coastline and hidden coves around Land’s End.
The picturesque West Cornwall fishing hamlet of Penberth doubles as Sawle village in Poldark, where Rosina, Drake and Sam live.
The Wheal Owles and the Crowns engine houses at Botallack double for Wheal Leisure and Levant Mine and Beam Engine, doubles up as Tressiders Rolling Mill.
Many scenes in the BBC drama series Poldark were filmed at Porthgwarra Beach, including the pilchard fishing scene and the infamous scene of Ross taking a dip.
One of Cornwall’s most famous beaches, it is the opening sequence of series two, as well as being the setting for when Ross Poldark is marched towards Truro jail, having just been apprehended at St Agnes Head.
Accommodation pick up and drop off in our luxury minibus
Includes optional scenic coastal walks with accessible options
Fequent photo stops and Free digital photo album download
Traditional pasty lunch & Cream Tea* Complimentary cold drinks
Adaptable route and flexible timings to suit you
Tickets for attractions and can be booked in advance or PAYG*
Capacity: 1 to 6 passengers
Includes your personal tour guide/driver with pick up & drop off from anywhere in Cornwall.
*Entrance for attractions is not included. Pre-book or PAYG (not essential to enjoy the packed itinerary).
Complimentary cold drinks provided on the tour bus
*Optional traditional pasty lunch & Cornish cream tea
Nick is a local guide with a passion for the paddlesports, photography and all things outdoors. He never gets tired of exploring Cornwall and showing visitors some of our hidden gems that other locals want to keep a secret!
One of Cornwall’s most famous beaches, it is the opening sequence of series two, as well as being the setting for when Ross Poldark is marched towards Truro jail, having just been apprehended at St Agnes Head.
The wild qualities of this windswept headland and wild-flower strewn cliffs between Kynance and Mullion provided the location for many of Poldark’s charges on horseback.
Gunwalloe, was the setting in series one for the night time shipwreck scene, reliving Cornwall’s smuggling past. It is also home to Dr Dwight’s most cliff top cottage.
Levant Mine, which doubles up as Tressiders Rolling Mill in Poldark, is part of Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site. It’s the only Cornish beam engine anywhere in the world that is still in steam on its original site
The Wheal Owles and the Crowns engine houses that double for Wheal Leisure are situated in Botallack near St Just.
Many scenes in the BBC drama series Poldark were filmed at Porthgwarra Beach, including the pilchard fishing scene and the infamous scene of Ross taking a dip.
With its white shell beach washed by a turquoise sea and rugged cliffs, it's easy to see why Porthcurno was chosen to play Nampara Cove in series one of Poldark.
The West Cornwall fishing hamlet of Penberth doubles as the village where Rosina, Drake and Sam live.
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Our Luxury VW Transporter is licenced to carry 8 passengers on our private sightseeing tours.
Our one-day tours typically run for 8 hours but may be longer depending on pick-up location and seasonal traffic.
We recommend bringing a raincoat, suitable footwear for the coast path and a little spending money.
Don’t worry Cornwall is still beautiful in the rain! We will adapt the tour to ensure it doesn’t affect your enjoyment of the day.
The tour bus is not wheelchair adapted but can easily store wheelchairs and buggies in the large boot. We will adapt tours to suit guests with limited mobility. Please contact us to discuss your options before booking.
Not all tours would be suitable for dogs. Please contact us to discuss your options before booking.
Tours can be amended (subject to availability) or cancelled any time up to 14 days before your tour date.
Cancellations after this date are charged at 80% of the full price. We recommend that guests have suitable travel insurance to cover unexpected late cancellations.
In the unlikely event that your tour is cancelled by us, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
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