It can be hard to come up with ideas to keep yourself and your family busy over the summer holidays, which is why many choose to spend the day ticking off attractions from around the UK.
One of those at the top of the list, especially during a trip to Cornwall, is Land’s End.
Being one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks at the end of the country and the most westerly point, the area around the cliff edge has been turned into a full attraction for the family, complete with a museum, mini-golf, 4D cinema and a petting farm.
Despite all that, a recent viral TikTok review has picked up a following after the visitor described it as ‘weird’ and ‘just a cliff’. Yet despite the review, the site still draws hundreds of thousands each year.
The TikTok in question was posted by popular reviewer Phil Carr (@Philc84), and it picked up more than 1 million views.
Phil begins the video: “The biggest cash-grab and the most random attraction in the UK – Land’s End. God, I’ve had some emails about this place, and it’s just weird.
“Since 1066, Land’s End has been open to all, but in recent years people have seen the amount of visitors that there’s cash on that there cliff face.”
Buying £21.50 for a package that gave him access to all the attractions at the site, Phil began his journey around the attractions at the children’s farm. Phil added: “Christ knows why the most westerly point in Britain needs a children’s farm, but we don’t have the time to worry about it because we’ve got crazy golf.”
The pirate-themed mini-golf course was a highlight for Phil, who relished the challenge of the 15-hole game. He commented: “I am having a good time, but the problem with all mini-golf is you’ll just back up behind a family with young children.”
Phil then experienced the thrills of the 4D cinema before exploring the museum dedicated to the iconic Land’s End to John o’ Groats journey.
His day continued with a visit to the Aardman experience, which has been delighting visitors since its opening in 2018. The exhibit showcases beloved Aardman characters and sets, such as Morph, Wallace and Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep.
He mused: “I quite like it. Everybody loves Wallace and Gromit, so why is the Aardman Experience down here?”
Phil concluded his outing with a leisurely walk through the model village, a trek along the clifftop path, and a browse through the “mother of all gift shops”.
For those considering a trip, Land’s End is a mere 20-minute drive from Penzance. Alternatively, the 1/1a and 1b bus services connect the nearby town to Land’s End, though this route is less direct and takes approximately an hour according to Google Maps.