When we drove to
Land's End, we were expecting another town or village. Instead, we got a tourist attraction. We had to pay just to enter and park! By that point, we didn't know what to think. In truth, we discovered parts of Land's End are a tourist trap... but you can avoid these attractions... or, if you have kids along, pick and choose if you want to see the
Doctor Who exhibit. Families will
like a little bit of amusement park entertainment to keep all parties interested.
As for us, we walked by the little shops and ticket booth for attractions to hit the trails by the coast.
Here, Land's End is lovely. The water is a swirling green-blue beneath you, and we gazed across the ocean towards home. With the dog on a lead/leash, we walked near the petting zoo overlooked by a chained goat. We took pictures of the ducks and roosters. We read the signs on the path that explained the flora and fauna as well as how the sea still shapes the land of Great Britain.
Out of two paths, visitors will find that one is very uneven and steep. This is closer to the ocean. The other path is smoother going and would be better for someone with unsteady footing. Simply look for the path that leads in the most direct manner to the craft center.
Any other things on offer? We bought a postcard in one of the shops and posted it from Land's End so that we would receive it with the red "Land's End" postmark later when we got home. There's also a sign where you can have your picture made. We got two 5x7s for £12. The sign is personalized with your home city added. Our picture has an arrow pointing towards Atlanta over 3,000 miles away.
Bottom line? This is touristy. But... we were tourists. The coast at Land's End is very pretty, and it can cost as little as you'd like to visit apart from the quid or two you must drop to use the carpark.
From journal Canine in Cornwall