The Beacon
Monument and conservation area
The Bodmin Beacon to the south of the town, can be seen stretching high into the sky from most points in the town. The Beacon was erected in 1856 in memory of Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert, a local town dignitory born in Priory House.
In 1994, the Beacon was declared a Local Nature Reserve and the development of a whole diverse range of wildlife is encouraged within the Reserve. 18,000 trees have been planted to develop a community woodland and several surrounding fields are managed as traditional hay meadows.
Cornish Garden Breaks at Bedknobs
Complimentary Garden Entrance Tickets
If you have a passion for plants and gardens, Cornwall has some real gems to lift your spirits and delight the senses.
Stay at Bedknobs for 4 nights or more from now until 31st October and we will refund the cost of the entrance price to any one of your chosen Cornish Gardens. Here are some of our more popular local choices, but you can take your pick of any garden listed here or open to the public in the whole of Cornwall:
Please check the Bedknobs Tariff and Bookings page for full details.
In addition you can visit the The Great Gardens of Cornwall website that have more wonderful pictures of Gardens in Cornwall.