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Things to see in Lizard (United Kingdom): 17 places and when to go
Lizard is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Nature (4), Beaches (4). The best known are The Lizard, St Corentine's Church, Cury and St Winwaloe's Church, Gunwalloe. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 49.96, -5.2026
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · Nature (4) · Beaches (4) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 236 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lizard
The places in and around Lizard, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- The LizardPeninsula in Cornwall, England, UK7.9 km
- St Corentine's Church, CuryAnglican church building in Cornwall, England, UK10 km
- St Winwaloe's Church, GunwalloeAnglican church building in Gunwalloe, Cornwall, England, UK10.0 km
- St Wynwallow's Church, LandewednackChurch in Cornwall, England, UK1.3 km
- Kynance CoveInlet on the coast of Cornwall, UK2.5 km
- PentreathWikipedia article covering multiple topics1.6 km
- Kennack SandsBeach in Cornwall, UK6.0 km
- Downas CoveCoastal feature in St Keverne, Cornwall, United Kingdom7.9 km
- Lizard Lighthouse Heritage CentreMuseum in nr. Helston, England, UK5 m
- Lizard Wireless StationMuseum863 m
- Perprean CoveCove in St Keverne, Cornwall, UK10 km
- Porthbeer CoveCove in St Keverne, Cornwall, UK9.9 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)Hiking8.2 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)Hiking5.1 km
- Church of St Rumon, Ruan MinorChurch in Cornwall, England, UK4.0 km
- The Lizard - Caerthillian National Nature ReserveProtected area1.4 km
- Methodist ChapelChapel in Landewednack, Cornwall, England, UK994 m
When to go to Lizard
The best time to visit Lizard is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:19
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:11
- JunBest time16:07
- JulBest time15:44
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:27
- NovBetter not8:45
- DecPossible7:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. In June, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lizard
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 236 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lizard?
The best known: The Lizard, St Corentine's Church, Cury, St Winwaloe's Church, Gunwalloe, St Wynwallow's Church, Landewednack, Kynance Cove. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lizard?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53.
How do you get to Lizard?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 236 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lizard as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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