Camborne
Things to do in Camborne, Cornwall
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Camborne is a working town in Cornwall with solid mid-range accommodation spread across several hotels and guest houses. The Premier Inn, Tyacks Hotel, and Lowenac Hotel all sit in the four-star range and have substantial review counts behind them, suggesting they are reliable bases for visitors. The John Francis Basset Wetherspoon offers another established option, while smaller properties like Meadowview Cottage provide alternatives for those wanting something more intimate.
The eating scene is notably stronger than you might expect from a town this size. Real Pizza and Half-Baked Cafe both rate above 4.7, with solid numbers of reviews, while Lakeview Bar And Restaurant and Miss Mollys Tea Room are also well-regarded. These sit alongside chains like Costa and KFC, giving you a genuine choice rather than simply a string of franchises. The quality threshold is genuinely high across most of these venues.
Beyond food, Locked In Escape Rooms Cornwall is rated 4.8 from 245 reviews, making it a straightforward draw for a wet afternoon or a group looking for something interactive. It is the kind of attraction that works precisely because it needs no particular setting—escape rooms travel well—but the ratings suggest it is run competently.
Where to stay in Camborne(6)
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Lowenac Hotel
34 Basset Road, Camborne
Meadowview Cottage St Ives View
Cadogan Road, Camborne
Premier Inn Camborne
Treswithian Road, Camborne
The John Francis Basset Wetherspoon
Commercial Street, Camborne
The Vyvyan Arms Hotel
114 Trelowarren Street, Camborne
Tyacks Hotel
27 Commercial Street, Camborne
Things to Do in Camborne(1)
All attractions in Camborne →Where to Eat in Camborne(10)
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All attractions in Camborne →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Camborne.
2 mi
Rollers Roller Rink
Redruth · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Portreath Beach
Redruth · ⭐ 4.6
Trevaskis Farm
Hayle · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Roar Jungle Play
Redruth · ⭐ 3.7
3 mi
Cornwall Gold
Redruth · ⭐ 4.1
4 mi
Xtra Dimension Virtual Reality
Redruth · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Godrevy Head
Hayle · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Porthtowan Beach
Truro · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Camborne
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Rosewarne Campsite
⭐ 5.0 · from £24/night
Magor Farm Caravan & Campsite
⭐ 4.7
Bowling Green Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.5 · from £22/night
Hillcrest Views Campsite
⭐ 5.0 · from £13/night
Tehidy Holiday Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £23/night
Lanyon Holiday Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £16/night
Bluebell Woods
⭐ 4.7 · from £230/night
Bluebell Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £105/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Camborne
All cottages in Camborne →Crofty’s Celder
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £317
Pennard
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £561
Chi Lowen
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £373
The Courtyard
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £493
Heatherstone
4 bed · sleeps 8
Seagull Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £701
Waters Edge
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £657
Coombe End Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £373
Common questions about Camborne
Where can I stay in Camborne?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Camborne.
What is there to do in Camborne?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Camborne.
Where can I eat in Camborne?
We list 10 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Camborne.
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