Polperro Model Village & Land of Legend is an attraction in Polperro, Cornwall, featuring a miniature version of the village alongside displays about Cornish myths and legends. It offers a compact way to see Polperro recreated in miniature, with garden paths that also bring practical access considerations.
- Location: Mill Hill, Polperro, PL13 2RP.
- What’s there: Miniature Polperro scenes and displays about Cornish myths and legends.
- Typical opening pattern: Daily from 10:30am to 5:00pm, Easter to November, with some weekday closures in autumn.
- Access: Paths include steep slopes, so check the access details before visiting.
What to expect at the model village
The attraction recreates Polperro in miniature and includes displays about Cornish myths and legends. Its garden models are typically built at 1/12 scale: miniature people are about 13–15cm high, while vehicles are about 25–30cm long.
You view the scenes from pathways rather than walking among the models. The displays contain trip hazards, so visitors must keep to the paths. The attraction has existed for more than 60 years and has survived fires and floods.
Finding the attraction in Polperro
The address given for the attraction is Mill Hill, Polperro, PL13 2RP.
The attraction is about a two-minute walk from The House on the Props, a hotel in Polperro.
Opening times, prices and access to verify
The usual opening pattern is daily from 10:30am to 5:00pm from Easter to November. The attraction says it closes on Saturdays during September and on Fridays and Saturdays during October. It advises anyone travelling a long distance to call ahead to confirm it is open. Check the official site before you go.
No ticket prices are stated here. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and assistance dogs are permitted throughout the park.
Plan for steep, winding paths. Some slopes are about 50 metres (160 feet) long, with gradients up to 1-in-4 (25%). Manual wheelchair access is possible but difficult and depends on assistance; wheelchairs are not available to hire.
Mobility scooters need to handle steep, winding paths with gradients up to 1-in-4, and the attraction warns of traction and skidding risks, especially in wet weather. Accessible and general toilets are available at the top and in the middle of the gardens.
Combining the visit with other nearby sights
The model village can sit alongside a walk through Polperro’s harbour and village streets. A guide to Polperro’s harbour, lanes and village centre covers those areas.
Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing is another named attraction in the village. Its subject is local smuggling and fishing.
If you plan to add the heritage museum, treat it as a separate stop; you can read about visiting the Polperro Heritage Museum.
FAQs
What is Land of Legend Polperro?
It is part of Polperro Model Village & Land of Legend, an attraction combining a miniature version of Polperro with displays about Cornish myths and legends.
Can you walk among the miniature scenes?
No. The displays are viewed from pathways, and visitors cannot walk among the models because the scenes contain trip hazards.
Is the attraction suitable for wheelchair users?
Manual wheelchair access is possible but difficult and depends on assistance. The paths include steep slopes, and the attraction does not hire out wheelchairs.
Are dogs allowed?
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and assistance dogs are allowed throughout the park.