Cornwall is a fantastic destination for families and aside from its dramatic shoreline there are hordes of other activities to keep families entertained throughout the year. Here are our top ten things to do on Cornwall family holidays:
1. Adrenaline rush at Flambards
The Theme Park at Flambards offers a lot of adrenaline rushing activities for children to enjoy. The teenagers can enjoy the thrill rides while the younger children can enjoy a leisurely ride on the Cornish Mine Train and Animal Express.
2. Explore the fairytale land in Bodmin
Bodmin is said to have been home to a mischievous breed of fairytales and is a place of spectacular natural beauty featuring cascading waterfalls and lush woodlands. It is a perfect location for a family picnic.
3. Canoe the River Tamar
Paddle along the River Tamar and explore its medieval roots as you pass through steep sided woodland highlighted with boatyards, mining chimneys and quays which evidently remind you of the tin mining history of Cornwall.
4. Visit the legendary Tintagel Castle
This magnificent piece of history is rumored to have been the birthplace of King Arthur. The children as well as the adults will enjoy the panoramic views and stepping back into time as they clamber up the winding stairway leading to the ancient magical castle.
5. Take a trip to a dairy farm
Let the whole family spend sometime in the Summercourt Dairy farm in Newquay and take part in the ongoing farm activities such as bottle-feeding the lambs, milking cows or enjoy pony rides and tractor rides.
6. Witness explosive exhibitions at Wheal Martyn
Your family will enjoy watching the huge drills blasting China clay and the audio visual displays of the Cornish history, wander through the quiz trails or delve into the woodland in search of a deer and visit Cornish largest water wheel.
7. Practice your sailing skills at Mylor Creek
The Mylor harbor is a chic little marina tucked into the mouth of the Mylor Creek where you can hire a boat and sail off into the waterways of the Carrick Roads from the Mylor Harbor. With a little sailing experience you can cruise the waters and let the family enjoy spotting herons, dolphins, seals and peregrines.
8. Visit the National Maritime Museum
At the NMMC the children can enjoy dressing up like real pilots and board the choppers on display and they can also experience search and rescue heroics while aboard the radio controlled yachts. Step into the shoes of local seafarers with a 20 minute exciting boat trip to St Mawes where you can visit the castle.
9. Don’t miss out on beach activities at Swanpool in Falmouth
The picturesque crescent shaped stretch of sand in Falmouth is an important location for water sporting in UK such as kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, windsurfing and coasteering. There are also fun kids clubs held on weekends and on holidays.
10. Explore St Michaels Mount
The legendary sea encircled castle is an ideal location for family exploration activities where kids can hunt for the giant’s stone heart etchedin the pathway.
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