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Things to do in Cornwall for Families

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A marvellous location for a family break, there are ample things to do with kids in Cornwall! No matter how old your kids are, there’s bound to be something they’ll enjoy in this selection of family days out in Cornwall.

Is your family full of thrill-seekers? You’ll have no shortage of surfing schools to catch the waves with, such as Adventure Bay Surf School and Reubyn Ash Surf School. Alternatively, enjoy an exhilarating ride on Adrenalin Quarry‘s karts!

When it comes to things to do in Cornwall with the kids on the coast, the county benefits from a wealth of beaches where you can look forward to sunbathing whilst the little ones go exploring. We have a couple of recommendations, including Porthgwidden Beach with its rock pools and pristine sands, as well as Porthgwarra Beach with its café and promenade.

Other family days out in Cornwall include unleashing your inner artist at Paint-a-Pot, making a splash in Bude Sea Pool and seeing the animals at Newquay Zoo. Camel Creek Family Theme Park is another great family attraction in Cornwall, where theme park rides and animals are aplenty.

Uncover a wealth of things to do with kids in Cornwall below…

  • Mousehole Beach

    Mousehole Beach

    Mousehole
    Penzance
    TR19 6PR

    Visitors will love this harbour beach nestled in one of Cornwall’s most charming villages.

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  • Mousehole village

    Mousehole Village

    Mousehole
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR19

    A picturesque fishing village brimming with character and charm that will delight visitors at every turn.

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    Museum of Cornish Life

    Market Pl
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR13

    01326 564027

    A free-to-visit museum housing thousands of objects of interest guaranteed to fascinate visitors.

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  • Newquay Beach

    Newquay
    Cornwall
    England
    TR7 1EA

    At low tide three beaches become one close to the heart of bustling Newquay, offering visitors a fun-packed seaside day out.

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  • gloved hand golf ball and golf club

    Newquay Golf Club

    Tower Road
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    TR7 1LT

    01637874354

    Play a round of golf at this 18-hole course overlooking the world-famous surfing spot, Fistral Beach.

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  • Newquay harbour

    Newquay Harbour

    S Quay Hill
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    TR7 1HR

    A historic harbour with a small beach, fishing and pleasure boats and restaurants and cafés within easy reach.

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    Newquay Heritage Archive and Museum

    Central House
    4-6 Crantock St
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    TR7 1JS

    01637870611

    Head to this museum to learn all about the history and heritage of this fascinating Cornish town.

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    Newquay War Memorial

    Dane Rd
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingom
    TR7 1HL

    A war memorial inscribed with the names of those who fought and lost their lives in WWI, WW2, The Falklands War and Afghanistan.

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  • balls on bowling green

    Newquay West End Bowls Club

    Fore Street
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    TR7 1ES

    07808221678

    Take in views of the stunning Newquay Bay from this bowling green as you challenge friends or family to a game.

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  • Newquay Zoo

    Trenance Gardens
    Newquay
    TR7 2NL

    01637 873342

    Pay a visit to the fantastic Newquay Zoo and transcend into this exciting animal kingdom, where you can find a large variety of phenomenal creatures as well as being the only place in Cornwall to observe lions.

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