As well as the beaches and the idyllic destinations, Cornwall is also home to an abundance of top family attractions, with something to suit all preferences.
From museums and castles and manicured gardens and theme parks (and just about everything in-between), we guarantee that you’ll never get bored during your stay.
Take a look at just some of our favourites, listed below.
A great family fun day out! Brave the sky high thrill rides, or enjoy the undercover soft play area. Discover dinosaurs in the NEW Jurassic Journey and uncover fossils in the Dino Dig. Step back in time in the life-size Victorian Village and experience Britain in the Blitz in the award winning Indoor Attractions.
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Get up close and personal with our VIP Southern Sea Lion Feeding experience at The Cornish Seal Sanctuary where you can feed our resident Southern Sea Lions Noito & Diego in an experience like no other in Cornwall! Located just a short distance away at Gweek on the Lizard Peninsula
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See the penguins relaxing in their pool, visit the creepiest crawlies in the atmospheric tropical house, watch the big cats get their lunch and learn more about conservation. Animal encounters and exciting keeper talks as well as activity trails, face painting, a children’s play area and maze.
Take a journey of discovery from sea level to summit. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and a legendary giant, explore the ancient harbour village, climb the cobbled path and ascend to the castle at the top of the island.
Stoop through ancient doorways and glimpse the building’s changing faces – from priory to fortified castle and, since the mid-1600s, home to the St Aubyn family who still live there today.
The Eden Project does much more than offer a memorable day out in Cornwall. Eden is also a charity and social enterprise. As well as creating stunning gardens and laying on fantastic arts and music events, we run transformational social and environmental projects on our doorstep and around the world.
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This popular attraction is located in a harbourside building in the centre of Falmouth. Its mission is to promote an understanding of boats and their place in people’s lives, and of the maritime heritage of Cornwall. It does this by presenting the story of the sea, boats and the maritime history of Cornwall. A great day out!
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So many things to do with over 140 species and a total of over 650 birds there is a stunning range to see. Daily events in the winter include Otter and Penguin feeding times. And no matter what the weather, your kids will have lots of fun in the JungleBarn indoor play centre. A great wet-weather attraction
Read MoreDiscover the magic of this beautiful Cornish valley garden with over four miles of footpath. Explore under canopies bursting with exotic blooms. Follow vibrant tunnels of colour that cascade down to our very own secluded beach on the Helford River.
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Mobiles, fibre optics, the World Wide Web, radio and television would not have been possible without the development of the telegraph and early wireless technology. Learn about this story; from the first use of electricity to how we communicate today.
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Step back in time and Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, one of the finest of the mighty fortresses built by Henry VIII to defend the country against invasion. The castle has seen action in many conflicts and was one of the last royalist strongholds to fall during the English Civil War.
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Discover a place of stunning scenery and outstanding natural beauty at the westernmost point of Cornwall. Quench your thirst for adventure at Land’s End and follow in the footsteps of early nineteenth century visitors who would travel to the First & Last Inn.
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