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Family Attractions in Cornwall

 Holywell Bay Fun Park
  

If the kids are tired of postcard villages, try them on this amusement park with its assortment of pay-as-you-go rides and water activities.
Holywell, Newquay, Cornwall, England, TR8 5PW

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: Just inland from the village of Holywell, on the road that connects the village with the A3075.
Website: Holywell Bay Fun Park
Email: info@holywellbay.co.uk
Phone: 01637 830095
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OS SW776 586

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 Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary
  

Arrayed around a walled subtropical Victorian garden, the Park provides a home for otters, red squirrels and red pandas, as well as exotic and domestic bird species. New JungleBarn indoor play centre.
16 Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, England, TR27 4HB

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: at the S edge of Hayle, off the A30
Website: Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary
Email: info@paradisepark.org.uk
Phone: 01736 753 365
Fax: 01736 751 028
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OS SW555 366

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 Poldark Mine
  

Important tin mining heritage site now offers a range of attractions, from craft workshops and activities to tours of the mine.
Wendron, Helston, Cornwall, England, TR13 0ES

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: 2 miles N of Helston on the B3297
Website: Poldark Mine
Email: info@poldarkmine.co.uk
Phone: 01326 573 173
Fax: 01326 563 166
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OS SW687 314

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 Porfell Animal Land Wildlife Park
  

Fifteen acres of wild, exotic and domestic animals in a countryside setting. Woodland walks, animal petting and hand-feeding areas; home to quite a variety of wild and domesticated animals, from the familiar to the exotic.
Trecangate, Lanreath, Cornwall, England, PL14 4RE

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: on the B3359 NW of Looe and Polperro
Website: Porfell Animal Land Wildlife Park
Phone: 01503 220 211
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OS SX176 598

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 Trenance Leisure Park
  

Newquay's major family attraction covers 26 acres, comprising Newquay Zoo (Cornwall's only zoo), Waterworld water park, a miniature railway, conservation centre, public gardens, boating lake, and self-drive electric cars.
Newquay, Cornwall, England, TR7 2LZ

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Website: Trenance Leisure Park
Email: info@newquaywaterworld.co.uk
Phone: 01637 873 342
Fax: 01637 853 821 (Waterworld)
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OS SW821 613

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 World of Model Railways Exhibition
  

Is someone in your family interested in trains? Oh boy, is this ever the place to visit! More than 30 OO guage model trains make their way along a maze of layouts. But watch out: the indoor Garden Railway shows you how to transform your own back garden to run large scale trains...
Meadow Street, Mevagissey, Cornwall, England, PL26 6UL

Attraction Type: Family
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: a couple blocks inland from the harbour at the S edge of Mevagissey
Website: World of Model Railways Exhibition
Email: womr@locomotivesinternational.co.uk
Phone: 01726 842 457
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OS SX014 448

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Cornwall Travel Guide

Cornwall Travel Introduction

Gazetteer
Bedruthan - Bodmin - Falmouth - Fowey - Hayle - Helford - Helston - Holywell - Land's End - Looe - Mevagissey - Mousehole - Newquay - Penzance - St. Ives - Truro

Attractions
Ancient Sites - Castles - Gardens - Historic Houses - Historic Buildings

Feature
Tintagel Castle Photo Gallery - St Michaels Mount Photo Gallery

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Cottage HCHENST

Sennen
Self catering cottage

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Cottage HCNEETM

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STUNNING PROPERTY IN AN ACRE OF ITS OWN PRIVATE LAND AND SWIMMING POOL Located just off the heart of this charming village centre just a … more >>
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Saltash (Hotel)

Travelodge Saltash

Located only 2 miles from the small town of Saltash, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation with spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free parking make Travelodges terrific value. more >>

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Falmouth (Hotel)

The Greenbank Hotel

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