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Newquay is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great

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Family Days Out near to Newquay

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Dairyland Farm World (2 miles)

Newquay

Dairyland Farm World Dairyland Farm World - a great hands on experience to stroke, feed, cuddle and ride some of DairyLand's friendly farm animals. Hours of fun inside and out, on our all age inclusive play equipment and then to journey back in time through the Cornish Heritage Museum

Oasis Fun Pool (2 miles)

Newquay

Oasis Fun Pool - featuring the fast and furious high speed aqua whiz flume, the exciting wet & wild 265ft super flume, and the suitable for all gentle fun slide! A river rapid ride to take your breath away, and geyser for a real soaking, then get drenched under the giant tap, fountains and waterfalls too!

Lappa Valley Steam Railway (2 miles)

Newquay

Lappa Valley Steam Railway A 2-mile steam train journey. Leisure park, paddle boats, canoes, 2 miniature railways, crazy golf, maze. Video of mine disaster and entrance to viewing platform of the largest mine engine house in Cornwall. Woodland walks and play area. Gift shop and tearoom with restaurant licence. Also, 12 hole pay and play golf course, separate charge.

Newquay Waterworld (3 miles)

Newquay

Newquay Waterworld has 2 indoor pools - Tropical Fun Pool :where you can have loads of fun shooting the water cannon, wrestling with a crocodile, riding the flumes & kiddies slides, but beware of the spitting snakes or water tipper which may catch you unawares. 25m Swimming Pool: where you can practice your swimming & diving skills. Splash on down today!

Newquay Zoo (3 miles)

Newquay

Newquay Zoo discover hundreds of animals from all around the world set amongst exotic lakeside gardens, from the smallest monkey to African Lions. Children's play area, tarzan trail, animal encounters, tropical house, wildlife at night, penguin pool, oriental garden and much more.

Lusty Glaze (3 miles)

Newquay

Lusty Glaze Lusty Glaze is a unique leisure and education complex in Newquay, on the north coast of Cornwall. As well as being a popular beach for locals and holiday makers, this Cornish cove is home to a family of thriving businesses specialising in adventure, education, training, accommodation and catering.

Tunnels Through Time (3 miles)

Newquay

Tunnels Through Time Tunnels Through Time where scenes of yesteryear are re-created with flair and artistry. Walk through this splendid mix of fact and fiction and come face to face with a wonderful array of colourful characters from the county's romantic and turbulent past.

Huntfun Newquay Treasure Hunt (3 miles)

Newquay

Huntfun Newquay Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.

Blue Reef Aquarium (3 miles)

Newquay

Blue Reef Aquarium Take the ultimate undersea safari at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay. Enjoy close encounters with everything from tropical sharks to enchanting seahorses!

Holywell Bay Fun Park (5 miles)

Newquay

Holywell Bay Fun Park -a variety of attractions including a huge maze that will really test your sense of direction, bumper boats, laser shooting orbitors, battle boats, go-karts and junior go-karts. The park also has a great climbing wall, indoor kids's play area and the largest 18-hole pitch and putt course in Cornwall.

Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre (5 miles)

Newquay

Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre - a wonderful childhood experience. An action packed day for all the family with acres of space to run and play. Whatever the weather our giant indoor Play Barn and under cover activities mean there is always plenty to do.

Cornwall Surf Academy (5 miles)

Newquay

Cornwall Surf Academy Learn to surf with us, We specialise in teaching beginner and intermediate surfing lessons for those aged 8 to adults at different surfing beaches in Cornwall including Holywell Bay nr Newquay, Gwithian in St Ives Bay & Poldhu nr Mullion

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (7 miles)

Wadebridge

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps This is one of the most popular destinations on the Cornish coast. Spectacular clifftop views stretch across Bedruthan beach. The National Trust has rebuilt the cliff staircase to the beach, but visitors need to be aware of the risk of being cut off by the tide

St Eval Kart Circuit (7 miles)

Wadebridge

St Eval Kart Circuit The karts cater for all age groups, from only 3 years old and up, and have four circuits, spectator areas, large car parks, Corporate Race events and 'Arrive & Drive' sessions. A spectacular friends & family day out.

FlowRider at Retallack Resort (7 miles)

St Columb Major

FlowRider at Retallack Resort The latest in board sports and the first in the UK - the FlowRider is a truly unique activity and a very memorable one. FlowRiding is sure to keep the kids happy and adults can either jump on as well or enjoy a drink on our sun decks overlooking the FlowRider.

Cornwalls Crealy Adventure Park (9 miles)

Tredinnick

Cornwalls Crealy Adventure Park Hold on tight for Morgawr, the exciting NEW roller coaster at Cornwall's Crealy. Plus discover wild rides, awesome indoor play, great adventures and the friendliest animals. Magical Family Fun Guaranteed!

Padstow Maize Maze (10 miles)

Padstow

Padstow Maize Maze Fantastic 6 Acre maze to explore with fun quiz trail. Great fun and entertainment for the whole family. Each year with a different theme - opens in the summer. Great ideas if you're looking for things to do in Cornwall with children.

Tortoise Garden (10 miles)

St Austell

Tortoise Garden Over 140 different tortoises on view from toddlers to 90 years+ - come and see the newly hatched babies - not To be missed - See the REAL surviving Dinosaurs of this earth

Mount Hawke Skate Park (11 miles)

Truro

Mount Hawke Skate Park - a converted 2000 square metre indoor farm warehouse that receieved a lottery grant turned into probably the best skate-park in Britain

Orca Sea Safaris (13 miles)

Truro

Orca Sea Safaris Wildlife watching and coastal boat trips from Falmouth. Running from the historic port of Falmouth, our boat trips aim to introduce you to the outstanding beauty of our coastline, while looking for wildlife that may be in the area. Wildlife could include Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Seals or many other species that are regularly spotted around the Cornish Coastline. Your Skipper will provide a cheery face and an informative commentary, describing fascinating facts about shipwrecks, smugglers tales, local history and the marine environment.

Lost Gardens of Heligan (13 miles)

St Austell

Lost Gardens of Heligan Discover the mysteries of The Lost Gardens, on an exploration through Victorian Productive Gardens & Pleasure Grounds, a sub-tropical Jungle, pioneering Wildlife Project and beyond

Charlestown Shipwreck Centre (13 miles)

St Austell

Charlestown Shipwreck Centre Housed in old china clay loading premises on the waterfront, the centre has a interesting collection of objects rescued from shipwrecks - kids can also play with remote controlled boats in a mini version of the port and dock outside

Eden Project (13 miles)

St Austell

Eden Project - a unique living theatre of plants and people. The two large iconic Biomes and outdoor landscape contain plants from around the world. Come and discover the plants that we rely on for food, clothing, medicine and have a fun family day out at the same time.

Loe Beach Watersports (13 miles)

Truro

Loe Beach Watersports Whether you want to Learn to Sail, Hire a Kayak, Windsurf or hire a Motor Boat we can help at Loe Beach... A watersports haven!

Kidzworld Indoor Play (14 miles)

St Austell

Kidzworld Indoor Play An indoor play centre ideal for family days out. We have ball pools and slides, climbing frames and remote control boats. The café is located in the centre of the facility so mums and dad's can have a cup of coffee and still watch the children.

Treasure Park (14 miles)

Redruth

Treasure Park Parkland, restaurant, bear works, pottery studio, find-a-fossil, 9 hole crazy golf, rides and more!

World of Model Railways (14 miles)

Mevagissey

World of Model Railways World of Model Railways - the Main Display has over 30 trains travelling through a varied landscapes including town, country, seaside and even a Alpine Winter.

Bodmin & Wenford Railway (15 miles)

Bodmin

Bodmin & Wenford Railway The Bodmin & Wenford Railway is Cornwall's only standard gauge railway still operated by steam locomotives and the trains run through some delightful Cornish scenery.

Bombadingas Pirate Soft Play (16 miles)

Redruth

Bombadingas Pirate Soft Play Twin Wavy Slide - Ball Pool - Ball Canon Arena -Spiral Slide - Quality Cafe with Hot & Cold Menu - Plasma TV

Raze the Roof Indoor Play Centre & Party (17 miles)

Penryn

Raze the Roof Indoor Play Centre & Party All weather indoor children's soft play centre and Laser Storm laser tag arena for children and adults located in the Falmouth & Penryn area. Our huge 12,500 sq. ft. facility includes a high quality Cafe serving fresh food, coffee, soft drinks and fully licensed bar.

Cardinham Woods (17 miles)

Bodmin

Cardinham Woods Cardinham is a beautiful mixed woodland, with a choice of waymarked trails that take you deep into the woods to discover stunning viewpoints and an intriguing history. Woods Cafe is on site serving a delicious array of hot and cold food and there is a lovely play area for children.

National Maritime Museum Cornwall (17 miles)

Falmouth

National Maritime Museum Cornwall -voted Visitor Attraction of the Year two years running at the Cornwall Tourism Awards: in both 2007 & 2008. Features diverse collection of approximately 140 small craft from Great Britain and overseas, and spans the past 150 years. Includes virtual tour.

Creative Crafting (17 miles)

Falmouth

Creative Crafting Pottery painting is great for all kids and occasions - the studio has everything you'll need to create a hand-painted gift for any occasion...as well as delicious coffees, teas and snacks

Ships and Castles Fun Pool (17 miles)

Falmouth

Ships and Castles Fun Pool Fantastic fun pool with loads of great features including wave machine, river ride and loads for the little ones as well - great family day out in Cornwall.

Ocean Bowl Tenpin Bowling Centre (17 miles)

Falmouth

Ocean Bowl Tenpin Bowling Centre Ten pin bowling with video games, kiddie bumpers and more.

Poldark Mine (20 miles)

Helston

Poldark Mine Poldark Tin Mine is one of Cornwall's most important heritage sites and contains what are believed to be the oldest complete mine workings in Great Britain that are open to the public.

Porfell Wildlife Park (21 miles)

Liskeard

Porfell Wildlife Park At Porfell you will meet wallabies, marmosets, snakes, lemurs, meerkats, porcupines and of course 'Bert' the capybara as well as all your favourite farmyard animals and pets.

Loggans Moor Brewers Fayre (22 miles)

Hayle

Loggans Moor Brewers Fayre A family friendly pub with a Wacky Warehouse style play area. Great idea if you're looking for fun things to do in Cornwall with children.

Carnglaze Caverns (22 miles)

Liskeard

Carnglaze Caverns Carnglaze consists of three underground caverns set in 6.5 acres of wooded hillside of the Loveny valley at St. Neot, near Liskeard.

Colliford Lake Park (22 miles)

Bodmin Moor

Colliford Lake Park Kids can run wild at the Colliford Kids Kingdom in the mega ball pool, mazes, toboggan run and rollers. Head to the Woodland Kingdom for the demon drop slide, bumper boats, pedaloes and eco-carts or take part in a nature trail in the Moorland Kingdom.

National Seal Sanctuary (22 miles)

Helston

National Seal Sanctuary The National Seal Sanctuary is the busiest seal rescue centre in the UK. Home to the heaviest Sea lion at 53 stone, and the only South African fur Seals in the Westcountry. Enjoy a close encounter of the marine kind with our rock pool. Kids Quiz and pups play area.

Hayle Swimming Pool (23 miles)

Hayle

Hayle Swimming Pool Unheated mid-1970s 25m outdoor pool. It normally opens in early June.

Tintagel Castle (23 miles)

Tintagel

Tintagel Castle With its spectacular location on Cornwall's dramatic and windswept Atlantic coastline, Tintagel is a place of magic and myth where the legend of King Arthur was born. This historic spot is rich in flora and fauna and provides a breeding ground for sea birds, lizards and butterflies. Tintagel Castle is Cornwall's most iconic site. A strong hold of the Earls of Cornwall, the castle was built in the 13th century. Now in ruins, it still has the power to inspire.

Lakefield Equestrian Centre (23 miles)

Camelford

Lakefield Equestrian Centre is an approved centre offering full equestrian facilities and catering for all abilities, from complete beginner to the more advanced rider.

Paradise Park (23 miles)

Hayle

Paradise Park - established in 1973 as a tropical bird garden, and since then otters, red pandas, native red squirrels and the rare Cornish Chough can all be seen here. The JungleBarn indoor play centre was opened in 2005, so that there is plenty of active fun for kids even if the weather is cold and wet.

Polperro Model Village (23 miles)

Polperro

Polperro Model Village Seven different stories of legends and superstitions from Cornish folklore and a chance to meet Merlin the Wizard. There is also a large 00 guage railway and a model village. Great ideas if you're looking for things to do in Cornwall with children.

Trenhayle Adventure Park & Maize Maze (24 miles)

Hayle

Trenhayle Adventure Park & Maize Maze Huge Maze Maze with fun quiz trails. Go-Karts, Trampolines, Crazy Golf, Train Rides, Assault Course,Large Play Area and lots more. Excellent value with all activities included in one price.

Flambards Experience (24 miles)

Helston

Flambards Experience The best thrill and family rides in Cornwall, a children's rides area, huge undercover play areas areas, top quality entertainment shows in the high season, award winning exhibitions including the internationally acclaimed Flambards Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz.

Tate St Ives (24 miles)

St Ives

Tate St Ives There is always something for families to do at Tate St Ives. Activity packs, interactive talks and a friendly staff team ensure that Tate St Ives provides ways for children and adults to explore the exhibitions together.

Jeepers Karting (24 miles)

Hayle

Jeepers Karting Jeepers Karting is one of 3 great attractions, family owned and run, all in one place. Great ideas if you're looking for fun things to do in Cornwall with children.

Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Cornwall you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in Cornwall can enjoy the great day out as well.

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