Holywell Bay
Featured heavily as the Warleggan family's private beach and backdrop for dramatic horseback rides.
What to expect
A vast, golden sandy beach backed by towering dunes. Spectacular for walking and Atlantic swells.
Visiting Tips
Visit at low tide to explore Holywell Cave. Dog-friendly year-round.
Bodmin Jail
The dark stone exterior was used for scenes where Ross Poldark is incarcerated.
What to expect
A striking piece of 18th-century architecture with a stark, historic atmosphere.
Visiting Tips
Allow a couple of hours for the immersive museum. A great option for a cloudy day.
Charlestown Harbour
This perfectly preserved port stood in for Truro Harbour in the series.
What to expect
A working historic port that feels like stepping back in time with classic tall ships.
Visiting Tips
Great cafés overlooking the harbour. Arrive early in summer for parking.
A peaceful base for exploring the Poldark coastline
Just a short drive from many of these locations, Chyvounder is a perfectly positioned, dog-friendly retreat.
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St Breward & Bodmin Moor
Provided the exterior shots for Nampara, Ross's beloved home.
What to expect
Expansive, heather-clad moorland dotted with ancient stone circles and wild ponies.
Visiting Tips
Weather changes quickly. Wear sturdy boots. St Breward is a great starting point.
Porthcurno Beach (Nampara)
Famous for the dream sequence where Ross and Demelza walk together on the pristine sand.
What to expect
Soft white sand and clear turquoise water, sheltered by high granite cliffs.
Visiting Tips
Combine with a trip to the nearby Minack Theatre. Note the seasonal dog ban.
Botallack Mines
The iconic cliff-edge ruins of Wheal Owles stood in for Ross's mine, Wheal Leisure.
What to expect
Breathtaking, rugged cliff paths and dramatic industrial ruins above the Atlantic.
Visiting Tips
Coastal path is uneven, good footwear is essential. Incredible at sunset.
Penberth Cove
Used as the village where Dr. Enys had his practice.
What to expect
A perfectly preserved slipway with traditional granite cottages.
Visiting Tips
Very limited parking. Best visited by walking the South West Coast Path.