Things for kids in Cornwall

Image: Holywell Bay Fun Park, Newquay
Image: Goonhilly Satellite Station, near Helston

Goonhilly Satellite Station, near Helston

Set in the dramatic landscape of the Lizard Peninsula the giant dishes of Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station rise up from the heathland. Through the Visitor Centre and guided bus tour, explore the history of communication at the largest and oldest satellite station in the World.

Holywell Bay Fun Park, Newquay

Merlin's Maze, Battle Boats, Planet Holywell, Rebound, Adventure Golf, Bumper Boats, Go-Karts, Rio Grande Train, Climbing Wall, Pitch & Putt, Bugs Buggies, Laser Shooting Orbitors, Junior Karts

Image: Colliford Lake Park. Near Bodmin
Image: Newquay Zoo

Colliford Lake Park. Near Bodmin

Large ball pool, assault course with rollers, net maze, slides & zip-wire, Minions Mine ride and Hurlers skittle alley.  Junior race-cars, bumper-cars, Eco-Kart course , crazy golf course, shooting arcade and pedaloes. 26 foot drop-slide, four tier Astro-slide, Tube slide, Zip-wire ride, Agility trail & wood maze.  Animal walk with red squirrels, guinea pigs, chinchillas and an Aviary with Barn owls and buzzard and exotic birds. Animal enclosures with deer, pigs and Colliford nature trails Wetlands area and nature watching hides

Newquay Zoo

Set in lush sub-tropical gardens this is the home of many of the world's endangered species and has earned a reputation as one of the best wildlife parks in the country - and one of the most exciting days-out in the West-Country.

Image: Lands End Experience.
Image: Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay
Image: Flambards Theme Park, near Helston

Flambards Theme Park, near Helston

Established nearly 30 years ago as the Cornwall Aircraft Park the Flambards Experience is one of the most popular days out in Cornwall. Not only does the Theme Park host the best thrill rides in Cornwall, but also the Flambards Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz indoor attractions.

Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay

Situated on Towan Beach in the centre of Newquay, opposite the famous island, the Blue Reef Aquarium is a stunning visit.
Be amazed by the local marine species from the Cornish coast to hundreds of tropical species in the gigantic ocean display complete with underwater tunnel. 

Lands End Experience.

Six  attractions including- A sweet factory where you can watch skilled sweetmakers at work - and then sample the results. Return to the Last Labyrinth. A Multi- Sensory show with images, sound and special effects. The Relentless Sea Exhibition. The story of Mankind's' struggle to win a living from the sea. Greeb Farm. A restored 200 year old Cornish farmstead. Meet the animals and visit the craft workshops. Air Sea Rescue SOS. This presentation was filmed in the waters off Land's End. The End to End Story. Land's End to John O'Groats. See and hear the stories of the "End-to-Enders"

There are numerous adventure parks and attractions  in Cornwall each catering for a slightly different set of interests and age groups

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