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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…

  • children and adult at museum

    PK Porthcurno

    Eastern House
    Porthcurno
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR19 6JX

    01736810966

    A museum dedicated to Cornwall’s vital part in communications technology where visitors can explore a WWII bunker and view early scientific inventions.

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  • model village

    Polperro Model Village

    Mill Hill
    Polperro
    Looe
    Cornwall
    PL13 2RP

    01503272378

    A model village allowing guests to explore Polperro and learn about the Cornish myths and legends.

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  • group of meerkats

    Porfell Wildlife Park and Sanctuary

    Trecangate
    Porfell
    Liskeard
    Cornwall
    PL14 4RE

    01503220211

    A wild family attraction located just a short distance from Looe offering visitors the chance to get up close to animals from around the world.

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  • Porthgwarra Beach

    Porthgwarra Beach

    S W Coast Path
    St Levan
    Porthgwarra
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR19 6JR

    01872261735

    A picture-perfect fishing cove with rockpools and tunnels to explore.

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  • Porthgwidden Beach

    Porthgwidden Beach

    Saint Ives
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    TR26 1NR

    A well-equipped beach nestled beneath the grassy slopes of St Ives with stunning views out to Godrevy Lighthouse.

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  • scuba diver in sea

    Porthkerris Divers

    Helston
    Cornwall
    England
    TR12 6QJ

    01326280620

    A family-run scuba diving school located in a secluded cove on the eastern side of the Lizard peninsula.

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  • porthkidney beach

    Porthkidney Beach

    Lelant: St Uny
    Church Rd
    Lelant
    Saint Ives
    Cornwall
    TR26 3DY

    A mile-long stretch of sand between the mouth of the River Hayle in Lelant to Hawk’s Point in Carbis Bay.

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  • porthleven beach

    Porthleven Beach

    S W Coast Path
    Porthleven
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR13 9EH

    A sandy beach that stretches to Loe Bar at low tide that’s popular with experienced surfers.

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  • luxulyan valley woodland

    Prideaux Woods Walk

    Luxulyan
    Par
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    PL24 2SR

    A moderate circular walk of just under five miles featuring Victorian industrial heritage and lush woodland.

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  • Radnor Golf and Leisure feature

    Radnor Golf and Leisure

    Radnor Rd
    Redruth
    Cornwall
    TR16 5EL

    01209211059

    A family-run leisure complex offering a nine-hole 18 tee golf course, floodlit driving range and dry ski slope.

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