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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…

  • Lanyon Quoit Burial Chamber

    Lanyon Quoit

    Madron
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    TR20 8NY

    Visit one of Cornwall’s best-known stone monuments and discover the story of its rebuilding in the 19th century.

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  • miniature steam engine

    Lappa Valley

    Lappa Valley
    St Newlyn East
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    TR8 5LX

    01872 510317

    Go on an exciting nostalgic train ride into a world of traditional fun and family adventures.

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  • Launceston Steam Railway
    Image Credits: FritzG - CC BY-SA 3.0

    Launceston Steam Railway

    St Thomas Rd
    Launceston
    Cornwall
    PL15 8DA

    01566 775665

    Explore the Cornish countryside via a trip on an enchanting narrow gauge steam railway.

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  • Llama Lland in Truro

    Llama Lland

    Penare Farm
    Shortlanesend
    Truro
    Cornwall
    TR4 9DG

    01872 540465

    Take a peaceful walk through idyllic Cornish farmland and get up close and personal with the llamas that live there.

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  • Loe Bar Beach
    Image Credit: Tim Green - CC BY 2.0

    Loe Bar

    Porthleven
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    TR13 9DZ

    This half-mile shingle beach separates lake from sea and provides a pleasant walk and cycle spot for visitors.

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  • Happy family in paddling in the sea

    Loe Beach

    Green Cl
    Feock
    Truro
    Cornwall
    TR3 6SH

    Head to this sheltered sand and shingle beach for watersports and rock pool exploring.

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  • Looe Island

    Just a short distance away from Looe Bay, this island is a protected marine reserve and home to many sheltered wildlife species, woodlands and beautiful surroundings.

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  • people enjoying concert at festival

    Looe Live!

    Buller Quay
    East Looe
    Cornwall
    PL13 1 DX

    A three-day festival with international headline acts, new talent, workshops and pop-up performances across Looe.

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  • Looe Valley Line

    Looe Valley Line

    Liskeard Station
    Liskeard
    Cornwall
    England
    PL14 4EA

    Beginning at the historic market town of Liskeard, this railway line takes you through the Cornish countryside to the fishing port of Looe.

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  • Clifftop path in Cornwall

    Looe Wooldown

    East Looe
    Cornwall
    England
    PL13 1JP

    01503 263709

    Visitors will enjoy the peace, tranquillity and sea views at this stunning patch of land perched high above Looe.

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