Days out for big kids and little kids!

Newquay zoo is the only one of its kind in Cornwall and has many fun things to do for children and adults alike including the childrens play areas, dragon maze and free ranging animals. The zoo also features a restaurant and shop. There are various feeding times and talks through out the day and a summer barbecue.

Dobwalls adventure park, a day to delight. We have out door play areas with attractions for big or small alike. We are open most days (see our website or brochures for more details). The park includes one of the most complete working model railways in Cornwall, and also has Go carts, an indoor play area and woodland walks. There are lots of fun things to do for all the family.

The National Seal Sanctuary is set near the beautiful village of Gweek, in Cornwall. The Sanctuary is a busy rescue centre, and also has many resident Seals of all breeds, sizes and ages!

Opened in 1973 Paradise Park was the culmination of many years of planning and hard work. The idea was to create a place which could be home to a growing private collection of birds. The park is in a sheltered area with large aviaries set in beautiful gardens. The park also has a large, supervised indoor soft play area and places to eat, relax and enjoy the scenery

A unique opportunity in Cornwall for locals and tourists alike, Cornish Market World is a tourist attraction in its own right. Shopping is an easy and relaxing experience with a huge and extremely diverse range of products available. It can take hours to explore the entire venue, and the childen won’t get bored, as there is plenty to keep them amused and there is a varied choice of places to eat.

Not far from Newquay the Cornish Cyder Farm nestles in the heart of the Cornish countryside amongst several acres of apple orchards. Open all year round and with free Entry (excluding guided tours): For more information on our opening times, guided tours and services please visit our website. You can also dine in the Mowhay Restaurant - Receive a traditional Cornish welcome and sample our home made Cornish delights in our beautifully converted barn restaurant.

One of Cornwall's leading attractions, World in Miniature has many entertaining displays and fun features for the whole family. You can also visit the Playdome a fantastic fun filled soft play area and obstacle course set over 3 floors with swings, nets, tunnels, slides, mats and much more. The ultimate indoor playground for kids of all.

The Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay. Situated on Towan Beach in the centre of Newquay, the Blue Reef Aquarium is a stunning visit. See the local marine species from the Cornish coast to hundreds of tropical species in the ocean display including the underwater tunnel.  See our stunning Fresh Water Turtle displays, Turtle Creek. Discover alligator snapping turtles, mud turtles, fly-river turtles and mata mata turtles.

“Cornwalls visitor attraction of the year!” With slides, drop slides, ball pools, soft play areas, climbing nets, firemans pole, tumble tower, and much more for the whole family to enjoy! Including pony and hayrides, bottle feeding, pat a pet, hands on milking and visit the viewing gallery to watch the cows being milked.

Pixie Tours provides guided tours of Cornwall and the West Country guaranteed to reach those places that most tourists fail to find. Pixie Tours is able to provide luxury transport linking Cornwall with cities and airports throughout the UK.

Gardens & Historical Attractions

Trevarno gardens, a perfect day out for all the family. Do not miss a visit to the historic Trevarno Estate where you can explore the magnificent gardens, grounds and Woodland walks which date back to the thirteenth century. Enjoy the wildlife, follow the progress of our restoration projects and visit the National Museum of Gardening.  Learn about Trevarno's unique handmade organic skincare and soap products and visit the fascinating vintage Soap Museum, Honey Bee Information Centre and nostalgic vintage Toy Museum (small additional charge). Homemade refreshments are available in the sub tropical fountain Garden Conservatory and gifts can be purchased in the Plant Sales area and shop.

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, these picturesque Cornish gardens are home to a broad spectrum of the most exciting, rare and beautiful plants and trees in the British Isles.

This site explores the gardens of Cornwall in the far southwest of the Britain. See the spectacular scenery of the Cornish Coast, also includes a section dedicated to walking the Cornish Coastal Footpaths.

This site has links to gardens and scenic areas through out the British Isles.

The website of the Famous underground Slate Caves in South East Cornwall.....Carnglaze Caverns and The Rum Store

Geevor became a Museum and Heritage Centre in late 1993. The land belongs to Cornwall County Council. From October 2001 the Centre has been managed by a local community based charity, Pendeen Community Heritage (PCH) who work in partnership with many local bodies and in particular with Penwith District Council. In association with Cornwall County Council and Penwith DC, the charity is helping to preserve the mining heritage of Cornwall.

The Lappa Valley Steam Railway runs on one of the earliest railway trackbeds in Cornwall. Opened in the late 18th century as a mineral line from Newquay to East Wheal Rose, it later became part of the Great Western Railway's Newquay to Chacewater branch line. The line was closed to the public in 1963, and in 1974 Eric Booth, the founder of Lappa Valley, reopened part of the line as a narrow-gauge railway.

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