West Cornwall Locations Tour
West Cornwall Tour with Poldark Filming Locations
Focuses on West Cornwall's coastal filming locations, including the mine and cove scenes.
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The Short Answer
Poldark tours visit the Cornish locations used in the BBC series (2015 to 2019), including Nampara farm, Charlestown Harbour and Botallack Mine. The official operator, Poldark's Cornwall Tours of Perranporth, offers private bespoke tours from £200 per person for a full day, with hotel pickup available across Cornwall. Multi-day packages with accommodation start at £740 per person.
The BBC's Poldark, broadcast between 2015 and 2019, turned Cornwall's mining coast into television scenery. Several of the most recognisable locations are private or spread far apart, which is why guided tours have become a popular way to see them. The best known operator is Poldark's Cornwall Tours, run by Karen Colam from Perranporth, which holds the only arrangement for exclusive access to the private farm used as Nampara, Ross and Demelza's home.
Locations cluster along two stretches of coast, from St Agnes and Holywell in the north down to the Lizard peninsula in the south, plus Charlestown Harbour on the south coast and Nampara itself on Bodmin Moor. Independent visits are possible at the public sites, but a tour covers more ground in a day and unlocks the one location fans care about most: the 12th-century farm near St Breward that served as Nampara's exterior.
Compare The Tours
The bookable tours below differ mainly in scope and starting point. One is a private full-day tour with pickup from anywhere in Cornwall, priced per group, while the others focus on West Cornwall's coastal filming locations or depart from Newquay. All are private or small-scale guided options; the official operator's tours, which include the exclusive Nampara farm visit, are booked directly rather than through resellers.
From Newquay, Full Day
Private Full-Day Tour of Poldark Filming Locations from Cornwall
Departs from Newquay for a private full-day itinerary around the Poldark locations.
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Private Pickup Day Tour
From Cornwall: Private Poldark Tour with Pickup
Fully private tour with hotel pickup across Cornwall and a full day covering the key filming sites.
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What You Will See
Nampara Farm (Ivey Farm), Bodmin Moor
The exterior of Ross and Demelza's home, a private 12th-century farm near St Breward. The farmyard and meadow scenes were shot here. It is strictly private and can only be visited through Poldark's Cornwall Tours with prior arrangement, making it the tour's signature stop.
Charlestown Harbour
This well preserved Georgian port stood in for Truro and Falmouth harbours in the maritime scenes, including ship landings. Access is free and public, tall ships are often present, and there are cafes and restaurants on site.
Botallack Mine
The engine houses perched on the cliffs at Botallack played Wheal Leisure and the Grambler and Crowns mines. It is a National Trust site within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, reachable on foot from the coast path.
Kynance Cove
On the Lizard peninsula, Kynance Cove appeared in the opening sequence of series two and the clifftop riding scenes, including the moment Ross is marched to jail. A National Trust beach with spectacular rock formations, it can get crowded in summer.
Gunwalloe Church Cove and Dollar Cove
The sandy National Trust cove with its church on the beach hosted the night-time shipwreck scene in series one and Dwight and Caroline's wedding. Public access, but check tide times before walking the cove.
Porthgwarra Cove
A small fishing cove on the west coast, part of the St Aubyn Estates, with a tunnel cut through the cliffs. This is where Ross swims while Demelza watches, and where the pilchard fishing scenes were filmed.
St Agnes Head and Wheal Coates
The National Trust cliffs and ruined engine houses at St Agnes provided the clifftop gallop sequences and the Nampara Valley scenes. The coastal views here are among the most dramatic in the county.
Holywell Beach
The large sandy beach with Gull Rock offshore hosted multiple beach and riding scenes. Access is free and it is a good spot for a walk even without a tour.
Planning Your Visit
Getting There
Tours depart from the Perranporth area, and the main operator offers hotel pickups and airport transfers throughout Cornwall, so visitors staying anywhere in the county can usually be collected. Travellers arriving from outside Cornwall typically reach the area by train to Truro or Redruth, or fly into Newquay Airport, both of which are practical bases. The public filming locations are reachable by car, with National Trust car parks at Botallack, Kynance Cove, Gunwalloe and St Agnes Head. Public transport to the remoter coves is limited, so driving or joining a tour is the practical choice.
Tickets, Hours And Timing
There is no ticketed attraction or fixed opening hours. Poldark's Cornwall Tours operates entirely by private arrangement, and the sites themselves are free public access or National Trust land. Official day tours start at £200 per person with a minimum of two people and run around eight hours. Multi-day packages including accommodation and an exclusive Nampara visit start at £740 per person for four nights and three days, or £1160 for seven nights. Travellers who prefer booking through a reseller can also find private guided day tours covering the filming locations, described below.
Booking Tips
- Book early for summer dates, as private tours with exclusive Nampara access can sell out.
- A minimum of two people applies to day tours, so solo travellers pay for two or join a package.
- Nampara access requires prior arrangement, so confirm the farm visit is included before paying.
- Enquiries go through a contact form with the operator, so allow time for a reply when planning dates.
- Combine the private farm visit with public sites you can explore independently to keep costs down.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you visit Nampara, Ross Poldark's house?
Yes, but only with permission. The exterior was filmed at a private 12th-century farm on Bodmin Moor near St Breward. It is strictly private, and the only access is through Poldark's Cornwall Tours, which arranges exclusive visits as part of its day tours and multi-day packages.
How much does a Poldark tour in Cornwall cost?
The official operator charges from £200 per person for a one-day private tour, with a minimum of two people. Packages including accommodation and the Nampara visit start at £740 per person for four nights and three days, or £1160 for a seven-night stay. Reseller-listed private day tours are also available.
How long do the tours last?
Day tours run approximately eight hours, covering locations spread across the county. Multi-day packages span three touring days over four nights, or a full week for travellers who want a slower pace and more of Cornwall beyond the filming sites.
Can you visit the Poldark filming locations for free?
Most of them, yes. Charlestown Harbour, Botallack Mine, Kynance Cove, Gunwalloe, Porthgwarra, Holywell Beach and St Agnes Head all have free public access, though several are National Trust sites where parking fees apply. Only the Nampara farm requires a paid private tour.
Where do Poldark tours start from?
The official operator is based in Perranporth and offers hotel pickups and airport transfers throughout Cornwall, so most visitors can be collected from their accommodation. Bookable reseller tours depart from Cornwall generally, with one option based in Newquay.
When is the best time to take a Poldark tour?
Late spring and early autumn offer mild weather and thinner crowds at popular spots like Kynance Cove, which can get busy in summer. Whatever the season, book ahead: private tours have limited availability and popular dates sell out.
For devoted fans, the deciding factor is usually the Nampara farm visit, which only the official Perranporth operator can provide. Casual viewers may find a reseller-listed private day tour or simply a self-drive circuit of the free public sites, Charlestown, Botallack, Kynance and St Agnes Head, plenty. Either way, the locations are spread across a long stretch of coastline, so a plan, or a guide, saves a lot of driving and guesswork.
