| For those with an interest in National Trust places | | | | Mining is a huge part of Cornish history and the |
| and spaces, the westernmost tip of Cornwall is | | | | Beam Engine at Levant Mine is significant because |
| home to an intriguing diversity of sites - despite | | | | it is the only still-working Cornish beam engine in |
| not being known for having a particular high | | | | its original site. To see the huge water pumping |
| concentration of them. Ranging from gardens | | | | machine working today is quite a sight and does |
| which make the most of the county's temperate | | | | well to conjure much imagining of a world literally |
| climate, to areas which offer a window into | | | | powered by steam - and knowing that until the |
| Cornwall's unique past - aside from the region's | | | | helping hand of a formidable group called the |
| fantastic coastline and laid back way of life, it are | | | | 'Greasy Gang' restored it to its former glory |
| these sites including those under the management | | | | (after 60 years!), it is truly a special and unique |
| of the Trust which contribute toward making the | | | | attraction. Levant Mine and Beam Engine is located |
| region such an appealing place to visit. | | | | north of St Just. |
| What follows is a short guide to some key | | | | St Michael's Mount |
| National Trust sites in West Cornwall. | | | | St Michael's Mount lies just off the south coast |
| Trengwainton Garden | | | | just east of Penzance. The castle and surrounding |
| Trengwainton is a luscious and exotic 25-acre | | | | island is home to the St Auben family and a |
| garden situated just a few minutes from the | | | | community of villagers which works to sustain |
| south coastal town of Penzance. The abundance | | | | itself as a self-contained parish. The mount and |
| of prehistoric-looking ferns and trees as well as a | | | | castle is open to the public at specific times |
| family trail makes this destination well tailored for | | | | relating to the seasons. Yet, despite the necessity |
| any age range, whilst intriguing design flourishes | | | | to plan your visit, the attraction is more than |
| such as a walled garden built to the dimensions of | | | | worth it - and perhaps one of the best links to |
| Noah's Ark and an amazing array of colourful | | | | Cornwall's amazing past, another way of life, as |
| flower varieties may well bring out the more | | | | well as the county's wider relation to the rest of |
| childlike side of older visitors. | | | | the world. |
| Levant Mine and Beam Engine | | | | |