Family Holidays and Breaks in Cornwall

Come to sunny Cornwall for a family holiday and visit one of the most attractive regions in the UK. Famed for its beautiful coastline and attractive moorlands Cornwall is a great destination for a family break with plenty of fun, child friendly things to see and do and some wonderful places to stay that will warmly welcome both you and all your family. We’ve put together a list of the best resorts and hotels in Cornwall that are perfect for your family trip offering the best in facilities, food and great locations so that your holiday is a guaranteed success! For those seeking to spend some time with the little ones playing in the sea and sand why not try Crantock Beach? A fantastic resort situated on the cliffs above the beach, Crantock offers some truly amazing views and its proximity to the miles of sandy beaches below means that you and the kids are never far from a quick dip in the deep blue sea. Alternatively for those hoping to go on a few picturesque family walks then River Valley Country Park where your accommodation is set within 18 acres of award-winning, beautifully wooded green spaces is perfect for a family ramble. Cornwall offers loads for the whole gang, whether you want to get away from it all and relax, or get active and take part in some water-based family fun!

Short family breaks in Cornwall

	Kids will have lots of fun at Penstowe Park with the George the Dragon Kids Club during holiday periods, a children’s swimming pool and a play area and a disco every evening. The location is quiet and peaceful with chalets and bungalows dotted around the landscaped grounds and plent...
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	An excellent choice for a family holiday at this award winning camping park, with a lovely friendly atmosphere and very well-maintained facilities. Set in a quiet location, but not far from the entertainments, attractions and beaches of Newquay. There’s plenty on offer for the kids, wi...
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	The multi award winning White Acres Holiday Park is a fantastic location for your family holiday. Set in a huge country park with 13 fishing lakes, it’s a peaceful place with lovely areas for walking, as well as masses of sports and leisure activities for all ages. Obviously the per...
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Our top hotels for short family holidays in Cornwall

	A perfect holiday experience for families in this cliff top setting, with extensive facilities for adults and children alike. Carlyon Bay Hotel has a championship golf course, health and beauty salon and spa, adventure playground, a heated indoor pool and acres of gardens for the kid...
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	China Fleet Country Club offers self-catering apartment and bungalow accommodation suitable for families, with extensive sports, health, and dining options, as well as an 18-hole golf course. Fun Zone soft play area and an Ofsted registered Crèche for 3 and 4 year ...
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	There's a very friendly atmosphere at Chy-an-Albany with comfortable accommodation and most rooms enjoying views over St Ives Bay. Lots of sights and activities for families in the surrounding a...
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	Crantock Bay Hotel is perfect for families as it has extensive facilities and direct access to a National Trust sandy beach. It has a spa offering a range of different treatments as well as an indoor pool with a toddler’s section. Kids will love the outdoor play area complete wi...
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	Originally built from shipwreck timber, and only a stone's throw from the sea, The Driftwood Spars Hotel has spacious rooms for families. Lots of dining options from the cosy bars, beer gardens with stunning sea views or the award winning restaur...
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	Hawthorne Dene Hotel has comfortable sea view rooms, log fires and great local food. It's just a short walk to safe bathing beaches for the ki...
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	For a really superb family seaside holiday, the majestic Headland Hotel is in an incredible location, towering above the sea and sands of Fistral Beach. The atmosphere is friendly, service is wonderful and the views are just spectacular. A selection of rooms to suit all budgets...
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	Situated close to the old village in this picturesque fishing port, Old Coach House is in an excellent location for exploring North Cornwall. Family rooms are comfortable and well equipped The gardens and patios have great views over the countryside and a barbeque is available...
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	Priory Lodge is an exceptionally comfortable hotel with very friendly staff. Situated in a lovely position with lawns and patios overlooking the heated outdoor swimming pool and the sea. Lots of entertainment for all the family in high season. Choice of garden or sea view rooms, and ...
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	Roselyn is a comfortable B&B with a homely welcoming atmosphere. Situated in a quiet area a short walk from the fishing village of Padstow. Lots of space in the family room with price reductions for children. Excellent breakfasts prepared with local ingredie...
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	A fabulous Georgian house by the sea, two-minutes walk from the beach with 12 rooms- set up either as studios or 1 - 2 bedroom apartments. There's an indoor pool, an award-winning restaurant and a great welcome for families with children of all ages. Guests have their own self-contained s...
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	A great place for a family holiday, and a perfect spot for exploring the wonderful beaches and gardens of Cornwall. Royal Duchy Hotel is set in a stunning position overlooking the sea with most rooms enjoying fantastic views. Children’s playroom with games and toys and a special ...
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	Sands Resort Hotel is one of Cornwall’s finest child friendly hotels, and recently won the Top 5 Family Friendly hotel award in the Indendent Travel Magazine. If you look at their list of facilities and activities for children you’ll soon understand why! The hotel occupies a c...
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	The Wellington Hotel in Bocastle is a 16th century coaching inn with heaps of character. Right on the coast, and with so many fabulous beaches, woodland walks and days out for the family in the area. Special children's room in the pub restaur...
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	Trecarne House really is a childfriendly choice for your family holiday, in a beautiful countryside location on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Lots of play equipment in the garden, and plenty of space for the children to run around, as well as games, Lego and table football inside. Your friendly h...
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	In a stunning location overlooking the bay of St Ives, Tregenna Castle Hotel offers families a choice of hotel rooms in the main building of the castle, or self-catering cottages. Spacious family rooms will accommodate large families and large bedrooms with sofa beds will fit a fa...
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	Premier Inn Helston is a good option for a budget family stay, with modern spacious rooms and a quiet location. Situated between Penzance and Falmouth and very close to the Flambards Theme Park, there are some lovely parts of South Cornwall to explore on your family days out. Premier Inn...
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	Premier Inn Liskeard is a lovely place to stay with the family. There’s a warm welcome from the reception staff, comfortable spacious rooms and The Liskeard Tavern next door is a popular place for meals and drinks. ACCOMMODATION: Book a stay at a Premier Inn and enjoy fabulous fa...
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	Clean and comfortable, with a high standard of efficiency is what you expect at a Premier Inn and the one in St Austell is no exception. Situated in a peaceful location on a hillside just outside town with lovely sea views. There’s free onsite car parking and some fantastic fa...
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	In a beautiful location right on the seafront, the award winning Falmouth Beach Hotel is very popular with families. There’s a patio overlooking attractive gardens, and the sandy Blue Flag Gyllyngvase beach is just opposite the hotel. Family rooms have the option of bunk or twin b...
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	The family run and family friendly, Penmere Manor Hotel is set in five acres of attractive sub- tropical gardens on the outskirts of Falmouth. The owners and staff are extremely welcoming to children and family rooms will sleep four, with bunk beds for the children. A major refurbish...
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	e year. Restormel Lodge Hotel makes a great base for family holidays exploring the beautiful Cornish countryside and fantastic beaches, and it is within a few miles of major family attractions like the Eden Project. There’s a heated outdoor swimming pool open from Apri...
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	The spacious family run Hotel Bristol overlooks the golden sands of Tolcarne Beach and is within a short stroll of the town centre. Family suites have adjoining rooms for children and the hotel has free car parking for guests. Children are made very welcome at Hotel Bristol and there’s pl...
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	For a family holiday in Cornwall, Premier Inn Bodmin makes an ideal base, within easy reach of all the glorious sights and beaches. The hotel overlooks green fields and trees, and there is a convenient superstore and an on site Callywith Table Table restaurant serving good value t...
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	The new and modern Premier Inn Newquay is just a couple of miles outside the town of Newquay. Although the hotel is on the A30, double glazed windows, spacious rooms and comfortable beds will ensure the whole family have a good sleep. Great value meals, with a children’s menu, are se...
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	It’s very easy to get into Newquay from the Premier Inn at Quintree Downs, with the railway station just a short walk away. There’s a friendly welcome from the attentive staff and you can be sure of a comfortable stay with large air-conditioned family rooms and an all you can...
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	The Falmouth Hotel is right on the seafront with views overlooking the bay, the port and Pendennis Castle. The kids will appreciate the extensive grounds with a putting green and also the indoor pool. Grown ups can get fit in the multi-gym, have a game of snooker, or book pampering sess...
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	King of Prussia is a 4* Inn right in the attractive resort village of Fowey, in fact it is right on the Quayside. It offers value for money accommodation in its newly refurbished rooms and good hearty English food is served in the restaurant. A major plus is that all of its rooms come ...
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	Great Trethew Manor Hotel is right in the heart of the Devon countryside, a few minutes drive away from Looe and Liskeard and about half an hour from the Eden Project. It offers a variety of accommodation from self-catering cottages to B&B options in the Manor House itself. The cott...
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	Both you and the children will thoroughly enjoy the many attractions of a stay in Lower Barn Bed and Breakfast near Saint Austell. The accommodation is 5*, the countryside setting is also 5* and its facilities just amazing. For example there are two centres on site where you can you...
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	Porth Avallen Hotel sits right on top of a cliff overlooking the Bay of St Austell, in fact the hotel’s slogan is ’The only thing we overlook is the bay’! There are comfortable spacious rooms; a great restaurant, which specialises not surprisingly in fresh seafood, and the hote...
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	Rame Barton is an 18th Century converted Farmhouse, about ten miles from Plymouth, which offers a variety of self-catering apartments and rooms with bed and breakfast if required. There are lovely countryside walks to the coast and plenty of local villages nearby with excellent pubs if you ...
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	For that classic family seaside holiday in Newquay try a stay at the Kilbirnie Hotel. The hotel has a hill top location with great views and has a reputation for friendly and efficient service. You can use their own restaurant or choose one of the numerous ones just a stone’s throw away....
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	Glendorgal Hotel near Newquay is clearly for families that like a room with a view. It’s hillside position gives many of the 26 ensuite bedrooms stunning views across Porth Beach and the Atlantic coastline (hopefully without any crashing waves when you are there). The rooms are well decor...
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	If your family are looking for excellent cuisine, stunning views and very friendly and helpful service for your holiday in Newquay, then take a look at what Whipsiderry Hotel has to offer. It is situated on the cliffs above Whipsiderry beach with wonderful cliff top walks and is surrou...
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	Porth Cove is a small family run hotel on a cliff top overlooking Newquay. The family rooms were refurbished in 2010 and some have small adjacent separate rooms for the children. Some of the rooms have wonderful sea views. There is a steep path leading down to a sandy beach, w...
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	The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay is a classic seaside family hotel. Beach just across the road, sea view rooms, spacious restaurant serving non fussy dishes at reasonable prices and that holiday buzz about the place. It’s service with a smile and a comfortable room to get back to after ...
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	The Hotel California in Newquay is especially child frendly judging by the number of attractions is has to entice them. There are two heated pools, indoor and outdoor, a ten pin bowling alley, a billiard room and the hotel is next to a ‘tropical lagoon where they can safely splash ab...
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	Tregarthen Guest House in Newquay offers excellent value for money accommodation for families with children. The owners will bend over backwards to make your stay comfortable and provide a wonderful breakfast that will almost keep you going until dinner time! Tregarthen is within ...
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	For a comfortable self-catering holiday with the family, Trelynden is a spacious four bedroomed family home in the village of Goldsithney, just outside Marazion. It’s within walking distance of village pubs, shop, a play area and a couple of restaurant. Mounts Bay is a mile away, Mara...
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	For a relaxing holiday break with the family, stay at Mount Royal and enjoy the charming hospitality, lovely location and stunning sea views across to St Michaels Mount and Penzance harbour. They even provide binoculars in your room for dolphin spotting! The hotel provide...
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	Just 25 metres from the seafront The Queens Hotel has stunning views across Mount’s Bay. The dining room looks onto the promenade and many rooms have panoramic sea views. ‘The Promenade Restaurant’ is open for lunch and dinner with a children’s menu available. Local foo...
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	Situated in the grounds of Kenegie Manor, The Bungalow is part of a family friendly private site, ideal located for a self-catering holiday. You will need a car for this property as it is about a mile from Penzance, in the countryside. Facilities on site include an indoor swimming p...
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	Absolute luxury is the keynote of the 4* Pure Cornwall/Merlins apartments. Situated just outside St Ives, this is a wonderful place for a self-catering family holiday Rooms have been beautifully designed and are furnished to the highest standards, with separate living and dining area...
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	The magnificent Treloyhan Manor Hotel is right on the beach path at St Ives, with stunning views over Carbis Bay. This restful hotel is set in manicured gardens with tropical plants and trees. Enjoy a Cornish cream tea in the comfortable front lounge or an excellent meal in the restaur...
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	If you are going to St Ives with the family, then stay at The Porthminster Hotel and you will come away with at least one indelible memory: the magnificent view across the Bay. The children will also be pleased with the short hop, skip and a jump down to England’s most beautiful s...
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	The Polurrian Bay Hotel is a wonderful place for a family holiday in Cornwall. Set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens with stunning views over Mounts Bay, it’s an incredibly child friendly hotel with a host of facilities to ensure a relaxing break for all ages. You will get plenty of exer...
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	Part of the Luxury family hotels group, Fowey Hall offers stylish accommodation and some of the very best in childcare and family facilities. The building itself was the inspiration behind the Wind in the Willows' Toad hall, and occupies a stunning location with walled gardens and v...
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	For a family looking for a beach holiday in Cornwall, Avalon Guest House, close to Falmouth maybe a good choice. It is newly constructed and has a spacious family room and a suite. Afternoon tea is served daily in the dining room or on the terrace. It is just a few steps away from the lo...
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	For a self-catering family holiday in the heart of Devon, Bay View Cottage near St Austell is a good choice. It has spacious rooms, a lovely garden and a patio with views of St Austell Bay. The beaches are just ten minutes drive away and this will be the opportunity for you and the kid...
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	For a family stay in the Cornish countryside try the charming Colliford Tavern. It is a small family run pub and restaurant in a very quiet location, but is well placed for family outings to the major attractions of Cornwall such as the Eden Project and the beaches. Can be noisy on Fr...
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	The Halfway House Inn is a family run public house which is in a superb location for Cornwall’s main attractions including The Eden project, Crealy Adventure Park and Lanhydrock house in Bodmin. The Halfway House Inn is brimming with all the traditional character and charm you would ex...
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	The Countryman Inn is a traditional thatched country pub located in a beautiful part of Cornwall, near the town of Bude. The Countryman Inn only has 4 rooms so this is a small but perfectly formed hotel for you and your family to enjoy. The Countryman Inn provides good quality meals in its...
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	The Molesworth Arms Hotel is an historic 16th century coaching Inn that is full of traditional charm and character. Familes staying here can expect a relaxed atmosphere, spacious accommodation and superior food served in the pubs Da Boes restaurant all for a very reasonable price....
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	Trethorn Golf Club is located near to the beautiful Cornish town of Launceston and is also conveniently located for both the Eden project and the North Cornwall coast. Trethorne Golf Club offers a variety of good value accommodation including 7 clubhouse rooms, 4 lodges and 2 deta...
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	Duke House Apartments offer two luxuriously equipped and spacious family apartments in the historic centre of Padstow in Cornwall. For a self catering holiday in this gorgeous fishing village you could not ask for more than this tastefully converted period house, with your own private p...
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	For your family holiday or stay in Cornwall why not consider a self-catering option like the one offered by Great Trethew Apartments near Liskeard. They are actually more like cottages as they are a series of converted farm buildings each with two bedrooms and designed with childre...
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	Halwyn is a lovely farmhouse B&B in the heart of the Cornwall close to Helston. In peaceful rural surroundings, it’s two miles from the nearest village along narrow single track lanes. Really well worth finding it though! The owners are very friendly, including the pets! There’...
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	Higher Faugan Parc is a country house with self-catering facilities set in lovely grounds close to the Cornish coastline near Penzance. There’s a lawn for guest use but no restaurant or public rooms. A car is not essential but is recommended. ACCOMMODATION – Higher Faugan Parc h...
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	In a country setting about ten minutes drive from Plymouth, Holland Inn Hotel has spacious individual guest rooms situated away from the main building and restaurant area. There are play parks both inside and out and you can park your car right outside your room. ACCOMMODATION...
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	Hotel Victoria is a classic seaside hotel right in the centre of Newquay with its own swimming pool and spa facilities. The hotel’s own restaurants offer a choice of international cuisines and there are many well known restaurants nearby. The hotel has limited car parking available f...
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	The Kings Arms offers B&B and good sized family rooms in the centre of Lostwithiel. Restaurants, cafes, shops and the train and bus stations are within walking distance and it’s an easy drive to the Eden Project. ACCOMMODATION – An ensuite family room at the Kings Arms has a double...
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	Nebula Hotel is budget B&B close to the centre of Liskeard. This Grade II listed building has modern ensuite rooms, two family guest cottages and a large private car park. ACCOMMODATION – Ensuite family rooms at Nebula Hotel will sleep 2 adults and 1 or 2 children. Breakfas...
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	Orchard Manor is a very comfortable B&B in the small peaceful village of Probus right in the heart of Cornwall. It makes a good location for a family holiday base, with so many famous attractions within a short drive. Friendly host serves a very good breakfast which is Included in your ...
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	Penmare is a two bedroomed bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac in Hayle, Cornwall. It’s about a 20 minutes walk or a few minutes by car to the Hayle beaches and shops. Price quoted is for 2 adults and 2 children, extra charge per person per night. ACCOMMODATION - Penmare has a large open ...
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	Penryn House is a family run Inn with newly refurbished family rooms within walking distance of the centre of Polperro. Rooms are clean and comfortable and the owners are very friendly and welcoming. Breakfasts are highly recommended! There’s on site car parking, so you can leave...
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	Situated between Fistral beach and the Gannel Estuary there are superb views from most rooms at the Pentire Hotel. This comfortable B&B is on the outskirts of the popular Cornish coastal resort of Newquay. ACCOMMODATION - Family rooms at the Pentire Hotel have a double and a single bed...
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	Set in private parkland on the outskirts of Redruth in Cornwall is Penventon Park Hotel. This attractive Georgian mansion has been attractively converted to provide superb facilities at affordable prices. It has its own restaurant and bars and also an indoor swimming p...
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	Portbyhan Hotel has an excellent fish restaurant and is situated right on the quay of the lovely Cornish fishing port of Looe. It’s a popular family run hotel with superb views across the quayside and town from many of the guestrooms. Car parking vouchers are available for a ne...
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	Pure Cornwall is a large five bedroomed house full of character just off the Cornish Coastal path and with its very own cove. It’s just a couple of miles from Fowey with lovely walks in the area along the coastal path. ACCOMMODATION – Luxurious accommodation at Pure Cornwall includ...
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	Albion House is a large luxurious multi-bedroomed house right on the harbour of the Cornish fishing town of Mevagissey. Previously the Harbour Master’s house, a stunning transformation has turned it into a unique and luxurious holiday home. It’s just a couple of minutes walk to the centr...
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	Riverside Apartment is a spacious modern two bedroomed apartment on the edge of Launceston. It’s ideal for families and very well equipped with all you need for a self-catering holiday. Clean and extremely well cared for, it makes a perfect base for all the wonderful days out in Cornw...
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	Rosslyn Hotel is a traditional seaside hotel just a few minutes walk from the centre and water front in Falmouth. The hotel restaurant uses locally sourced produce when possible and the bar has an excellent wine list. The hotel is family run with friendly and welcoming host...
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	The luxurious Sea Breeze Apartment on the outskirts of St Austell is an ideal base for a self-catering family holiday in Cornwall. The apartment has lovely views over St Austell bay and a continental breakfast is provided. ACCOMMODATION – Sea Breeze Apartment has a lounge/di...
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	The Claremont Hotel is a comfortable B&B right in the centre of the beautiful Cornish fishing village of Polperro and has secure free on-site car parking. The hotel is family owned and run and is an ideal base to explore this part of Cornwall. ACCOMMODATION – The Claremont Hotel ha...
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	The Cottage is just right for a self-catering holiday in Cornwall. It’s in the heart of the historic town of Lostwithiel and just four miles from the Eden Project. The train station and the river are just a short walk. Owners are friendly and helpful and the cottage is situated in a ...
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	The Harlyn Inn and self-catering cottages are situated right next to the sandy beach of Harlyn Bay and within easy driving distance of Padstow. The staff are friendly and helpful and the Inn has restaurants and a carvery for meals. ACCOMMODATION – A luxurious three bedroomed cottage at...
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	Trerosewill Farm is a luxurious award winning B & B in a farmhouse overlooking the North Cornish coast. Situated just outside the little town of Boscastle, it’s in a peaceful location, with superb views, a lovely garden and a hot tub to enjoy. On-site car parking and free Wifi inte...
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	Tyacks Hotel is situated in the centre of Camborne in Cornwall within a short drive of wonderful beaches, country parks and coastal walk. The hotel has its own restaurant and has a good reputation for serving homemade food. It can be noisy at weekends with live music...
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	The Wellington Hotel is a B&B pub is in the little village of St Just, close to the west coast of Cornwall. Parking is fairly easily available and a regular bus service from near the hotel will take you to all the main tourist spots, with a number of places within a short walking dista...
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	The Westberry Hotel is a small family run hotel with a restaurant, close to both centre of Bodmin and the beach. Staff are friendly and helpful and the hotel has free onsite car parking, so it’s easy to walk into town. Lots of attractions for family days out in the area. ACCOMMODATION...
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	White Hart Hotel is a small friendly pub/restaurant offering comfortable family rooms in a small village just 3 miles from the popular Cornish seaside town of Liskeard. This 17th Century Inn has many original features including recently refurbished guest rooms. A hearty English breakfas...
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	The extremely child friendly Wringford Down has a range of family accommodation from suites to a two-bedroomed caravan. Situated just outside the Cornish villages of Cawsand and Kingsand and set in four acres of beautiful wild grounds, there are extensive facilities including a heated in...
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	The family friendly Kenton Hotel is situated in a superb position on the cliff top, with panoramic views over the Newquay coastline. You can be sure of a very warm welcome from your hosts, who will do their very best to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. It's a great place to relax with...
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Family days out in Cornwall

	A slow chugging journey on a vintage train along a scenic railway is always a good idea for a family day out . On Cornwall's only standard gauge railway, still operated by steam locomotives the trains run through some delightful Cornish scenery. The main station on the line is at Bo...
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	At Holywell your family will find a wonderful variety of action packed attractions geared for all ages. There is a huge maze, different kinds of boats, laser shooting, go-karts and much more. They also have a fantastic climbing wall and indoor children's play area with ball pool and the lar...
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	At one time deliberate shipwrecking was a growth industry hereabouts, although obviously illegal! In this fascinating, child orientated centre you can find out all about it and about almost every kind of shipwreck from the Titanic to Pirate Galleons. Also on display you can see cutlery, ch...
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	Fortunately there is no bull in the Bull Pen Play Area but there seems to be everything else on offer to delight the kids. However, if it is animals you want to see then you can ride on a haywain or just stroll along the well laid out Nature Trail to the lake. You can also check...
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	Get aboard this little steam railway for a ride through the beautiful Cornish countryside with a great play park at one end of the line and access to various walks at the other. At the Play park the children can canoe, play crazy golf, wander along the woodland walk, try to get out of...
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	If any of the family wants to learn about small boats and sailing or what life is like under the water when the tide comes in or what life on the sea is like, then this state of the art designed museum is the place to come. There are just so many activities to help children understand...
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	If it is teeth-clenching scary rides that you and the family enjoy or a more gentle form of relaxation such as a stroll around a Victorian village then you can have the best of both worlds here. There's a Rollercoaster, Log Flume and the mighty Thunderbolt. You can even visit a Bri...
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	If you cant take your snorkel or aqualung to the Great Barrier Reef then try here, it is definitely the closest you and the family will get to experience what life under water is really like. There are literally hundreds of different marine species to observe close up and personal, from oc...
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	Imagine a large manor house in a perfect setting above Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar. Imagine Woodlands with giant trees like Californian Redwood and Stone pines with a herd of wild fallow deer. Imagine grassy lawns sweeping down to attractive shingle beaches Imagine an elegant m...
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	It's all here, all those great Western moments brought back to life to give a very different family day out. The wild days of the American West are re-enacted with live action shows with authentic dressed characters. Lots of other attractions as well but always with cowboys and Indians in m...
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	Kids love the puzzle of a maze and they will certainly enjoy this one with the Giant Stride rope swing. Beautiful warm and sheltered gardens run down to the tiny village of Durgan with its sandy beach and rock pools and breathtaking displays of flow...
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	Newquay Zoo provides a fun day out for all children with such delights as the Tarzan Trail, an open rain forest walk, the Village Farm and the Dragon Maze. For the younger ones there is a play area. Face painting is on offer on most days during the summer. Of course it is a famous zoo, so t...
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	No it doesn't lead to the Pyramids but this wonderful walk along the track of an old railway line in many ways is more interesting. Whether on foot or on a bikes, you and your family can enjoy its passage through verdant woods, over old stone bridges, along a rushing tidal river and just si...
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	No it's not a leftover from the Cornish language, it's the present owner's name spelt backwards, although the recipe can be traced back hundreds of years. The Gray's cheese is made from milk from their own dairy herd in the traditional way, but given a unique outer edible jacket of ne...
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	None of your family will have cause for complaint if you plan your day out for them here. Of course what you expect is to experience the beauty where the great waves of the Atlantic meet the towering cliffs of Cornwall and of course this natural wonder is here to enjoy, but also on o...
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	Not many museums have special activities for 2-4 year olds, but they do here with their popular What's In The Box imaginative sessions held every month. This emphasis on making the museum's fascinating collections interesting to children is a feature of this museum, whose treasures...
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	One of the main reasons why the Romans colonized Britain was because of the great reserves of tin and copper in Cornwall. This great mining heritage from then until today is explained through the help of children's quizzes and trails and demonstrations of the great machines used for carr...
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	Seals, especially young ones, have such appealing comical faces and are so graceful in the water that they are always a hit with the youngsters. At this centre you can learn about the work done here on the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release of endangered seals, and of course see the...
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	The only thing missing from this place is boredom! Just think of your children's favourite fun thing to do and its almost guaranteed to be here at the West of England's largest Adventure Park. There's crazy golf, a mega tube slide, a nature trail, dodgems, pony rides, small animals to ...
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	There are chicks being hatched, lambs to bottle feed, cows to be milked, ponies to stroke or ride. As well as a Play Area for ?Toddlers, Ten Pin Bowling and an 18 Hole Golf Course and ?Driving Range. As they say themselves, it is a lovely way to spend a day out with the whole fam...
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	There are plenty of activities for the children to do in this centre, which is set in the picturesque Wendon valley and now listed as a World Heritage Site. Kids can try searching for real gems in the sand beds, pan for gold, use a potter's wheel or make candles. You really get to ...
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	There's no monkey business about this Monkey Sanctuary, its work is really worthwhile. It started out as a rescue centre for the endangered Amazonian woolly monkey but now The Sanctuary has since expanded to help and protect not only primates in this country but word wide. The work tha...
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	Lanhydrock House is a beautifully preserved family house, which makes a great destination for your family outing, especially if your children would like to know what it was like to live in Victorian England. In its more than 50 rooms there are interesting paintings and frescoes for...
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	This incredible environmental project is housed in a collection of the world's largest greenhouses with trees and plants from every corner of the earth. Walk through them and it is like being on the pampas or in a rain forest. There is so much to see, in a way that can be appreciated by...
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	This is a perfect choice for families who enjoy country walks or cycling along well-defined paths or trails. There are woodlands, lakes, ponds and cascades in this more than 200-acre former estate of a wealthy mining family. Don't forget to pack the sausages as there are barbecue facilities...
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	This is both a really big Pony Centre and a really big Fun Park with great activities for kids of all ages. There is lots of space both inside and out for the children to run and play. The ponies can be ridden, groomed, or take you for a ride around the park in a carriage. In the play ...
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	This Park is a really popular choice for a great family day out. There are imaginative picnic areas in the woods, a wetland bird sanctuary, rides on zip wires and electric cars and a huge indoor play area for those, oh so frequent, wet d...
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	What a lovely name, conjuring up romantic images of a lost arcadia...and it really is. This is the archetype of the classic English country garden, lovingly restored after almost a century of neglect. If your children enjoyed seeing or reading The Secret Garden then you must bring ...
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	Your family will enjoy just strolling along the paths and boardwalks of this well laid out parkland bounded by streams and varied woodland. In this natural setting, there is a wide variety of animal life to observe, both familiar and not so familiar. The children will be allowed to feed som...
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	What could be better for children than an ice cream on a hot day? If you visit Roskilly’s Farm, not only can they eat one, they can also see the way it’s made from genuine homemade ingredients. There’s a choice of a couple of dozen scrumptious flavours all made from ...
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	At the Lobster hatchery you can find out all about the life history of these strange and succulent creatures. Pregnant female lobsters are allowed to release their myriad of young in the safe surrounding of the Hatchery. The babies then grow, observed just by you instead of predat...
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	Pencarrow is just the place for an outing especially if the children are young and there’s a dog in the family! The same family has owned Pencarrow House and Gardens for over five hundred years and their care and attention shows. Everywhere from woodland paths to cosy interior is a del...
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	St Michael's Mount is a child’s idea of an island. Almost small enough to see around, a castle on its summit and there is even the odd palm tree in the garden even though it lacks a castaway. It’s also a fun place for kids. There is a well thought out nature trail through the diffe...
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	Trengwainton Garden is the quintessential English Garden, the kind that needs a few lifetimes to create with the help of a team of talented dedicated gardeners. The secret of its lushness is that it is sheltered by position and by its many well-weathered walls. There are rare flowers, sh...
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	Treasure Park was formerly known as Cornish Goldsmiths and it is a somewhat unusual tourist attraction. It is free to enter and there is a large mining museum, which will particularly interest children. A stream runs through the centre of Treasure Park and large sieves...
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	We don’t usually feature beaches in our Days Out section unless they are really special, but Porthminster Beach in St Ives is so childfriendly that it deserves a mention. It has all the facilities you need for a successful family day out at the beach; friendly central c...
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	Bodmin Jail is located on the edge of Bodmin moor and was used as a Jail until 1927. It is a grey, austere building made of granite, which now houses an extensive museum. Families can experience some all weather entertainment inside the Bodmin Jail and experience the harsh life of ...
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	Tintagel Castle is spectacularly located on a rocky peninsula over the Atlantic. Beneath the castle are caves steeped in infamous Arthurian legend. Above, the remains of the thirteenth century castle is the perfect backdrop to the myths and magic of King Arthur’s classic tale. The Eng...
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	Launceston Castle was built by the Normans and much of its main structure still survives. Certainly there are enough of the battlements and the odd tower left for the kids to climb on and up with the reward of impressive views. There is a small but very interesting museum w...
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	The Phoenix Leisure Centre is right next door to Launceston’s largest municipal park, Coronation Park, so you can take the kids to both. Its biggest attraction is its new swimming complex with pools and activities suitable for all ages and abiliti...
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	Coronation Park is a huge town park in Launceston with attractions for kids of all ages. There’s plenty of space for them to run around and more than enough swings and climbing frames for the most energetic. It is also next door to the Phoenix Leisure Centre but then the attractions in...
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	We have heard that the World of Stones closed down in the Spring of 2010. Please let us know if you have more information. Tumbletopia world of stones is located in Wadebridge Cornwall and makes a fun filled day for all the family. The caves are filled with hundreds and hundreds of poli...
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	The Play Zone in St Ives provides fun filled adventure for children of all ages. The soft play area is suitable for 2 to 18 year olds and has loads of fun stuff, including; tunnel slides, a hyper slide, ball pools, dodge the pendulums, huge play frames and a toddler area with a ...
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	The Flambards Experience is a huge amusement park in Helston, Cornwall. This enormous park has enough fun and activities to keep your whole family busy all day. There are rides suitable for younger children and a great indoor soft play area in case the weather takes a turn for the wo...
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	Pendennis Castle is a well preserved Tudor castle with a long history. Built as a fortress by Henry VIII, the castle was one of the last Royalist strongholds to fall in the English Civil War. These days Pendennis Castle offers visitors the chance to experience a Tudor gun room and also h...
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	Visit the Tamar Valley Donkey Park and you will have a day of fun and adventure. As well as donkeys there are lots of other animals to see; pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, sheep, ferrets and birds. There is a great indoor soft play barn so you can enjoy your day even when the weathe...
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	Come and see the amazing otters at Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre and watch them play and feed. There are many otters to see and many different species, some have been hand reared and others have been rescued and cared for after nasty injuries. As well as the otters you will see Fa...
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	The Tortoise Garden is located in St Austell, Cornwall. This is a chance to see the real surviving dinosaurs, the Tortoise! The centre is home to over 140 tortoises where they are rescued and well looked after. You will find every breed imaginable, some young and some old. You can visit...
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	World of Model Railways in Mevagissey is an extremely popular tourist attraction in Cornwall. If you like trains then this is the place to be. There are various exhibitions with 30 trains running through different landscapes such as; the country side, the seaside, alpine winter, the ...
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	Oasis Fun Pool makes a great day out for the whole family. There are two heated pools, one indoor and one outdoors. The pools have three fantastic flumes, one is a 26ft super flume if you are feeling brave, but don’t worry there is a gentle fun slide for those who like it a little...
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	Trerice near Newquay is a beautifully preserved Elizabethan manor house and gardens now run by the National Trust. The interior has all of its original architectural features and much of the furnishings and one of the many child friendly events they organise is a ‘Spot The De...
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	At the National Lobster Hatchery you can find out all about the life history of these strange and succulent creatures. Pregnant female lobsters are allowed to release their myriad of young in the safe surrounding of the Hatchery. The babies then grow, observed just by you instead of predat...
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	Old MacDonald’s Farm is located in between Padstow and Newquay, North Cornwall. The farm has lots of animals for the children to see including chickens, ponies, pigs, calves, lambs and much more. Children are welcome to help feed some of the animals if they are around at feeding time! As ...
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	Padstow Maize Maze found in Trevisker, Cornwall makes a real fun day out for all the family. The maze is shaped like Tutankhamun's mask and covers 6 acres of land. Don’t forget to pick up the great quiz trail to follow, with many interesting points to find and questions to answer along...
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	Cornish Camels is located in Helston, Cornwall on a beautiful farm with stunning views over the valley. The farm is home to camels and other animals and everyone is free to visit the park free of charge. There is a café selling light snacks/lunches, ice creams and drinks and plent...
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	Kidzworld is a huge play centre found in St Austell, Cornwall. This place has more than enough to keep children entertained for a full day of fun. Some of the activities include; a spooky maze, the death slide, a huge ball pond, an assault course, the wobbly bridge, Crazy house, the ...
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	Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure Park has so much to do, you will be absolutely spoilt for choice. There is an indoor soft play area, you can visit the farm animals, water walkers, the safari train, the river thrill ride, thunder fall log flume, the giant roller coaster, ...
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	The Cornish Birds of Pray Centre is a wonderful place to visit to meet some amazing birds, you can see Falcons, Vultures, Eagles, Hawks and many more. The centre puts on a brilliant bird show 3 times a day, when you can watch the birds glide through the air so beautifully. Different b...
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	Bude is one of the most beautiful holiday resorts on the North Devon Coast but you can’t spend all the time on the beach! There’s nothing like a little Murder Mystery Trail to make a change. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you hav...
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	Charlestown is a charming small Georgian seaport on the Cornish Coast and if you are in the area with older children you may be interested in a treasure hunt around the town! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. T...
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	In Bodmin with older children and looking for something a little different for your Family Day Out? How about a Spy mission? The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-marked tr...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of St Neot you should consider a murder mystery driving tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Lands End you should consider a murder mystery driving tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Roseland you should consider a murder mystery driving tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Camborne you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Falmouth you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Fowey you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-marked tr...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Hayle you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-marked tr...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Helston you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Kingsand you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Kirkby Lonsdale you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Launceston you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Liskeard you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Looe you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-marked tr...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Lostwithiel you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Newquay you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Padstow you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Penzance you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Polperro you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Redruth you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Saltash you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of St Agnes you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of St Austell you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of St Ives you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Truro you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-marked tr...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Wadebridge you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Callington you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	Every fancied yourself as a bit of a spy? Now you can take in the sights of Carn Brea with a fun and interactive spy mission walking trail! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their direction...
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	Every fancied yourself as a bit of a spy? Now you can take in the sights of Penryn with a fun and interactive spy mission walking trail! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ...
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	Every fancied yourself as a bit of a spy? Now you can take in the sights of Perranporth with a fun and interactive spy mission walking trail! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their direction...
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	Every fancied yourself as a bit of a spy? Now you can take in the sights of Porthleven with a fun and interactive spy mission walking trail! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their direction...
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	Every fancied yourself as a bit of a spy? Now you can take in the sights of Tintagel with a fun and interactive spy mission walking trail! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ...
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	All kids love a good treasure hunt, and now can explore Rame with a fantastic driving treasure trail designed with families in mind. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ...
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	All kids love a good treasure hunt, and now can explore Boscastle with a fantastic treasure trail designed with families in mind. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	All kids love a good treasure hunt, and now can explore Mevagissey with a fantastic treasure trail designed with families in mind. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	All kids love a good treasure hunt, and now can explore St Dennis with a fantastic treasure trail designed with families in mind. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	All kids love a good treasure hunt, and now can explore St Mawes with a fantastic treasure trail designed with families in mind. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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