It can be tough going on a staycation when the UK’s weather is notoriously unpredictable. However, a rainy Cornwall does not mean a boring Cornwall! There are ample indoor activities to keep you entertained, including escape rooms, galleries and aquariums.
If it’s forecast to rain when you’re due to come down to this wonderful county, don’t worry! We’ve compiled a selection of indoor things to do in Cornwall that are suitable for all ages.
If you’re after a day out that’s filled with culture and history, a visit to a landmark is a must. From Truro Cathedral to Lanhydrock House and Garden, there’s so much to discover about Cornwall’s past.
When it comes to Cornwall things to do in the rain that are unique, be sure to visit the Eden Project or board the Helston Railway. Alternatively, kick back and relax with a tipple after a tour of one of the region’s many breweries, such as the St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre.
Wondering what else there is to do in rainy Cornwall? Be sure to bring out your artistic side at the glass centres of Atlantic Glass Studio and Beau Nidol. Or, put your thinking skills to the test during a visit to one of the many indoor activities in Cornwall, such as Cornwall’s Great Escape Rooms and Eureka Escape Cornwall.
There are so many things to do in Cornwall in the rain! Keep scrolling to uncover them all…
Image Credits: Mr Eugene Birchall – CC BY-SA 2.0
The Old Forge
Lower Wharf
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8LG
07956 770609
Inspired by the rugged and beautiful landscape around them, artists here craft art and jewellery using a range of fascinating techniques that can be viewed by visitors.
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Lemon Street Market
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2QD
01872273631
An independent gallery where contemporary art sits alongside ceramics, jewellery, and illustration with regular furniture and lighting installations.
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Barnoon Hill
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 1AD
01736796226
Visit the home and studio of renowned artist Barbara Hepworth and get up close to the works she crafted, exactly where she left them.
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Saint Ives
TR26 1JF
07900 095203
Make the most of the legendary light in St Ives by putting pencil to paper and recreating your favourite scenery.
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Lower Wharf Centre/The Wharf
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8LG
01288 353388
A glass workshop and shop nestled in Bude offering visitors the chance to have fun and create something totally unique.
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Towan Promenade
Newquay
TR7 1DU
01637 878134
An underwater world of enchanting sea creatures and colourful corals where visitors will be impressed by the vast amounts of both local and exotic species.
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The Estate Office
Boconnoc
Lostwithiel
Cornwall
PL22 0RG
01208 872507
Visit one of Cornwall’s most magnificent estates and explore the wealth of stunning plants and ancient woodland.
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Bodmin General Station
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 1AQ
01208 73555
Step back in time and take a trip on a steam train from Bodmin Park to Boscarne Junction on a railway that first opened in 1834.
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Berrycoombe Rd
Bodmin
PL31 2NR
01208 76292
Discover life behind bars as an 18th Century prisoner in the heart of Cornwall. Explore the many cells and features that make your visit to the Jail a fun and educational adventure, and just a little bit scary.
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The Keep
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 1EG
(PL31 1DU for sat nav)
01208 72810
Visitors will be fascinated by the array of over 12,000 items at this army museum, each telling a story of battle and bravery.
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