Queen Elizabeth 2 Field

The field itself is modest - a stretch of open ground near Redruth that was formally named to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Don't expect manicured gardens or visitor facilities. This is a working Cornish landscape, the kind of place that means something to locals rather than tour coaches.

What you're really doing here is paying respects to a piece of grassroots commemoration. The naming reflects Cornwall's affection for the late Queen, and there's something quite genuine about that - no commercialisation, just a field that got a name. It's the sort of thing that matters more to people who live in Redruth than to passing tourists, and that's fair enough.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Lanyon Holiday Park is closest at just 2.4 miles - you might swing by if you're driving through the area anyway. But honestly, it's not a destination in itself. The real appeal of this corner of Cornwall lies in the surrounding mining heritage and the granite landscapes. Pair it with a proper walk around the old engine houses and you've got something worthwhile.

Go if you're interested in modern commemoration and local history. Skip it if you're after something with actual activities. Allow five minutes maximum if you do visit.