Blue Reef Aquarium
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Blue Reef Aquarium sits on Towan Promenade in Newquay, right above the town's main beach.
Family Days Out in Cornwall
19 family attractions across Cornwall - from the Eden Project and Newquay Zoo to steam railways, seal sanctuaries, and adventure parks. Options for all ages and all weathers.
Cornwall has enough family attractions to fill a fortnight without repeating yourself. The 19 listed here cover wildlife, adventure, heritage, and indoor options - useful when the weather turns, which it will.
Wildlife and animals are well represented. Newquay Zoo houses over 130 species across 13 acres near Trenance Park. The National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek on the Helford River rescues and rehabilitates grey seals, with nursery pools, rehabilitation areas, and resident sea lions. JungleBarn Cornwall near Hayle is a bird and wildlife park with parrots, flamingos, and red squirrels alongside a large indoor play barn. Dogs are welcome at the Seal Sanctuary.
Adventure covers a range of ages. Camel Creek Adventure Park near Wadebridge is built for under-12s with rides, splash zones, and a dinosaur trail. Holywell Bay Fun Park has go-karts, crazy golf, and trampolines. Retallack Aqua Park near St Columb is an inflatable obstacle course on a lake - physically demanding and best for ages 6 and up.
The Eden Project near St Austell works for every age: the biomes are climate-controlled regardless of weather, and the outdoor gardens, exhibitions, and play areas extend the visit. The Lappa Valley Steam Railway near Newquay runs miniature steam engines through 35 acres of woodland with a boating lake, crazy golf, and adventure playground. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay has a walk-through ocean tunnel and regular feeding demonstrations. The Polperro Model Village near Looe combines a working model railway with a miniature replica of the harbour village.
Most attractions listed here are open from Easter through October; a handful operate year-round. Booking in advance is recommended during school holidays.
Camel Creek Adventure Park
Family Fun, Animal Encounters, and Thrilling Rides Await
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Spread across 111 acres of Cornish countryside, Cornwall's Camel Creek Adventure Park is a haven of family-friendly rides, giant play areas, and animal encounters.
Cornwall Gold
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Cornwall Gold sits on the New Portreath Road just outside Redruth and combines a working heritage site with hands-on family activities. Entry is free, and you do not need to book.
Ferdis Indoor Play
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Ferdi's Indoor Play in Helston is one of Cornwall's most exciting all-weather attractions for young children.
Giant Slip and Slide
Giant Slip and Slide - Fun for all the Family
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They are a small family-run Cornish business; it has been Slip and Sliding since 2017 and they still offer safe family fun for everyone.
Glendurgan Garden
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Glendurgan Garden fills three valleys running down to the Helford River at the hamlet of Durgan, near Mawnan Smith.
Holywell Bay Fun Park
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Holywell Bay Fun Park is an outdoor pay-per-ride attraction on the road down to Holywell Bay beach, a few miles south of Newquay.
Land’s End
Legendary Last Bit of Land Before New York
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You can’t come to Cornwall and not see Land’s End; this famous part of England is geared up for a great day out.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
Steam Railway Theme Park for the Whole Family to Enjoy
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This valley is packed with fun and activities for everyone to enjoy. Catch the steam train from reception through to the valley and spend the day there enjoying what is on offer.
Launceston Castle
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Launceston Castle, located in the town of Launceston in Cornwall, is a striking Norman fortress with a rich and layered history.
Newquay Zoo
Cornwall's only zoo - conservation, education and over 1,000 animals.
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Newquay Zoo is Cornwall's only zoological garden, set within the leafy Trenance Gardens in the heart of Newquay.
Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall
Where Wildlife and Playtime Collide!
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Refuge Park and JungleBarn Cornwall is a popular family attraction located in Hayle, Cornwall, England.
Polperro Model Village
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Polperro Model Village has been a fixture on Mill Hill since the late 1940s, offering a scaled-down replica of the fishing village as it once looked.
Raze the Roof
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Raze the Roof is a 12,500 sq ft indoor adventure centre on the Kernick Industrial Estate in Penryn, about 10 minutes from Falmouth.
Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park
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Screech Owl Sanctuary sits on the edge of Goss Moor Nature Reserve in mid-Cornwall, just off the A30 near Indian Queens.
St Mawes Castle
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St Mawes Castle, perched on Cornwall’s the Roseland, is one of the finest and best-preserved coastal artillery fortresses built by Henry VIII.
Super Tramp Parks
Energetic Fun for Everyone
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There's plenty to experience at Super Tramp Bodmin Trampoline Park and Soft Play Center with their interactive light games, the energetic activity zone, and the new skywalk, where children and their adults can climb steps and rope bridges to jump off a 1.
The Eden Project
World-famous biomes and gardens exploring the relationship between people and plants.
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The Eden Project is one of Cornwall's most visited attractions, a dramatic complex of giant biomes set inside a former china clay quarry near St Austell.
The Seal Sanctuary
Fatanstic Wildlife and A Great Cause to Support
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The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is set on the wooded banks of the Helford Estuary, by the village of Gweek, in Cornwall.