Torpoint

This small town grew up around the ferry service that began running across the Hamoaze (as the Tamar estuary is called at this point) between here and Devonport in the 18th century. South of the town is a pretty inlet of the sea known as St John’s Lake, one of the few salt water lakes in England. However, this can only be seen at certain times as it is completely tidal and dries out as the tide recedes.

Just 2 miles northwest of Torpoint is Antony House and Gardens, chosen by Director Tim Burton as a location for the 2010 Disney adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. The estate has been transformed so visitors can enter the oversized land of Alice: have a go at croquet; look out for the giant chessboard; become the queen, king or a knight; enjoy tea parties; meet the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat and Alice herself. When the house is open, you’ll be able to spot several of the film’s locations and read about the changes that were made during the filming, and there’s a recreation of Alice’s bedroom where children are able to play.