Family Days Out near to Newquay
Dairyland Farm World (< 1km)
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
Holywell Bay Fun Park (< 1km)
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.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway (< 1km)
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.
Cornwall Surf Academy (< 1km)
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
Newquay Waterworld (4km)
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 (4km)
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.
Blue Reef Aquarium (4km)
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!
Huntfun Newquay Treasure Hunt (4km)
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.
Lusty Glaze (4km)
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 (4km)
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.
Spirit of the West Theme Park (7km)
St Columb
Spirit of the West Theme Park Step back in time and re-live the wild days of the American West of the 1800's.
Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre (7km)
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.
World of Model Railways (16km)
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.
Cornwalls Crealy Adventure Park (18km)
Tredinnick
Cornwalls Crealy Adventure Park Discover Cornwalls Crealy Great Adventure Park. The Park you never outgrow! Meet the friendliest Rangers, animals to groom, feed and cuddle, ride the wildest rides, explore 100 acres and play in 40,000 sq ft of undercover fun.
Tumbletopia World of Stones (18km)
Wadebridge
Tumbletopia World of Stones An indoor attraction in the heart of Wadebridge.
In the cave you can fill your collector's bag with your favourites from over 100,000 polished gemstones.
Pan for "gold" and precious stones.
Make jewellery from beads and stones.
Discover more about minerals, fossils and Cornwall's geology.
Kidzworld Indoor Play (19km)
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.
Kidzworld (19km)
St Austell
Kidzworld The indoor adventure park provides loads of activites for children which include a Giant Tower that goes right above the roof or do you think you can survive the Death Slide? Dare you enter Turrets of Terror Haunted Castle - it's scary! You can race your friends on the Giant Astroslide and Mums and Dads can have a go too.
Orca Sea Safaris (21km)
Truro
Orca Sea Safaris Wildlife watching and coastal boat trips from Falmouth, Cornwall
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. We have so much to share with you, that every trip is individual.
Loe Beach Watersports (21km)
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!
Bombadingas Pirate Soft Play (23km)
Redruth
Bombadingas Pirate Soft Play Twin Wavy Slide - Ball Pool - Ball Canon Arena -Spiral Slide - Quality Cafe with Hot & Cold Menu - Plasma TV
Eden Project (23km)
St Austell
Eden Project The Eden Project is 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.
Bodmin & Wenford Railway (23km)
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.
Raze the Roof Indoor Play Centre & Party (26km)
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 and soft drinks.
Ships and Castles Fun Pool (28km)
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.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall (28km)
Falmouth
National Maritime Museum Cornwall National Maritime Museum Cornwall are Triple Award Winners, voted Visitor Attraction of the Year two years running at the Cornwall Tourism Awards: in both 2007 & 2008. We have also been named Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2008-2009 at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
Creative Crafting (28km)
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
Trenhayle Adventure Park & Maize Maze (35km)
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.
Paradise Park (35km)
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.
Jeepers Karting (35km)
Hayle
Jeepers Karting Jeepers Karting is one of 3 great attractions, family owned and run, all in one place.
Tintagel Castle (35km)
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.
Flambards Experience (37km)
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.
Poldark Mine (37km)
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.
Lakefield Equestrian Centre (37km)
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.
The Play Zone (38km)
St. Ives
The Play Zone get dizzy on the corkscrew slide - go for a tumble in the ball pools - hang on tight and dare the swing-over chasm - dodge the bish bash pendulums - speed down the hyper slide
...and much more
St Ives Treasure Trail (38km)
St Ives
St Ives Treasure Trail Treasure Trails are fun treasure hunts which get you outside, exploring in the fresh air and having fun with your whole family, away from the television set.
Monkey Sanctuary (40km)
Looe
Monkey Sanctuary Monkey Sanctuary overlooking beautiful Looe Bay, visitors can watch them in their extensive territory of interlinked enclosures
National Seal Sanctuary (40km)
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.
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station (40km)
Helston
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Experience - Set in the dramatic landscape of the Lizard Peninsula the giant dishes of Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station rise up from the heathland. Through the Visitor Centre and guided bus tour, explore the history of communication at the largest and oldest satellite station in the World.
Coverack Windsurfing Centre (40km)
Helston
Coverack Windsurfing Centre The Centre, established in 1982 has become the premier destination in the heart of South West Cornwall, offering residential and non-residential Windsurfing Holidays and RYA Courses.
Colliford Lake Park (41km)
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.
Trethorne Leisure Park (53km)
Launceston
Trethorne Leisure Park Trethorne Leisure Park - golf range, ten pin bowling and much more. More details to follow
Hidden Valley Discovery Park (53km)
Launceston
Hidden Valley Discovery Park Hidden Valley Discovery Park is a unique country park with a real adventure for all the family. From the daring Crystal Challenges and the Vault; to the tranquility of lakes and forest walks. Miniature trains, ride on trains, the mysterious secret fountain and a beech hedge maze.
Geevor Tin Mine (53km)
Penzance
Geevor Tin Mine Until 1990 Geevor was a working mine, now a museum, with many surface buildings, a guided underground tour through 18th / 19th century workings, a shop and a cafe
Lands End Visitors Centre (53km)
Penzance
Lands End Visitors Centre Lands End Visitors Centre- The Last Labyrinth - Amazing tales of heroism, skulduggery and adventure told anew. An enthralling world with monsters, pirates, smugglers and shipwreckers, Arthur and the Age of Knights brought to life with images, sound and stunning special effects.
Callington Space Centre (53km)
Callington
Callington Space Centre The Callington Space Centre is a project aiming to promote interest in astronomy and space science throughout the community.Based at Callington in Cornwall, UK the Space Centre is working hard, through education at Primary, Secondary and Adult levels, to increase awareness of the universe in which we live.
Amazing Cornish Maize Maze (56km)
Saltash
Amazing Cornish Maize Maze The Amazing Cornish Maize maze offers a fun day out for all the family at our giant dinosaur themed corn maze. Rare breed animals are also able to be seen.
The Splash (59km)
Bude
The Splash The 'Splash' is a fun leisure pool with tropical temperatures. It is ideal for the whole family, with a gently sloping beach area suitable for young children. There is also a jacuzzi, wave machine and a 33 meter flume.
Atlantic Pursuits (59km)
Bude
Atlantic Pursuits Atlantic Pursuits offer an action-packed programme of outdoor activities for anyone, of any age and no previous experience is needed!
Plymouth Pavillions Ice Rink (62km)
Plymouth
Plymouth Pavillions Ice Rink boasts the only ice rink in the South West, the Swiss Lake Ice Rink is fitted with a state-of-the-art light and disco system so the regular ice discos held here have the best sound around.
Atlantis Fun Pool (62km)
Plymouth
Atlantis Fun Pool provides fun for all the family with its two water slides and jacuzzi. It has a sloping beach area that allows babies and non-swimmers to gain confidence in the water
Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Cornwall you keep sending in. Now the christmas 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 and other attractions as possible.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for 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 day out as well.
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