Beano's Ballpark

Baseball in Cornwall feels properly out of place, which is exactly why Beano's Ballpark works. Located just outside Helston, this is a genuine American-style baseball diamond tucked into the Cornish countryside - the sort of thing you'd never expect to find down here. You can watch matches during the season, have a go at batting in the cages if they're open, or just wander around taking in the oddness of it all.

It's the kind of spot that appeals to families after something different, especially if you've got kids who fancy having a swing at a baseball. Don't come expecting Fenway Park standards - this is amateur league territory with genuine charm. The facilities are straightforward rather than fancy, but that's part of the appeal. Allow an hour or so if you're watching a match, less if you're just visiting.

For a holiday based at one of the nearby glamping spots - Stay Wild is barely over a mile away, or Little Menherion at 2.3 miles - it makes a decent half-morning diversion. Helston itself is walkable distance, so you could combine it with lunch in town. Worth a look if you're the type who enjoys finding the unusual stuff rather than sticking to the obvious Cornish attractions. Won't blow your mind, but it's memorable for all the right reasons.