Kids Love Cornwall Living 2019/20

THE ULTIMATE

GUIDE to family adventures

2019/20 Edition £1.00

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SPLASH! Exhilarate yourselves in Cornwall’s great outdoors

FEASTS AND FAMILY FUN All you need to plan the perfect family break

Family-friendly: Days out • Stays • Places to eat

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t doesn’t get much better than exploring Cornwall with children; the whole county is a giant adventure playground just waiting to be discovered. There’s so much here to keep little ones entertained and with lots of free activities available, spending a family day out in Cornwall need not cost the earth.

If Cornwall’s your home, you’re visiting for a weekend or staying for a longer holiday, then there are new places to be found at every turn. Golden sand beaches, endless rock pools, countryside walks and cliff top explorations mean you can discover the Duchy anew from a child’s-eye view! From page 6, we explore the great Cornish outdoors – there’s nothing better than coming home after a day out with sun-kissed cheeks, salty hair and sandy toes. If the weather’s not so kind then don’t despair, from page 30, we visit some of Cornwall’s great all-weather attractions.

If your children are anything like mine, then they need constant feeding! From page 24 we have selected some our favourite, family-friendly cafés and restaurants that will satisfy hungry tummies, both old and young. From lunchtime treats to tasty suppers, global favourites to traditional British grub, family, foodie fare doesn’t get much better than this!

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CORNWALL Explore Cornwall with the little ones and discover a world of adventure, intrigue and good old-fashioned family fun.

KEY 5 of the best adventure activities – page 6

Family fun

1 Kernow Adventure Park

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Bodmin & Wenford Railway

2 Surfing

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Kneehigh Theatre

3 Lizard Adventure

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4 The Camel Trail

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Cornwall’s Regimental Museum

5 Camel Ski School

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Catch Seafood Bar & Grill

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Museum of Cornish Life

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Camel Creek

6 The Cornish Pizza Company

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7 Harbour Lights

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Newquay Zoo

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Outdoor adventures

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Whether you want to hit Cornwall’s famed surf breaks, or stick to dry land and explore the county on two wheels, here are just a few ideas for adventurous families looking to make the most of Cornwall outdoors! n Camel Ski School

1Camel Ski School

Taking shelter from the breakers of the coast, Camel Ski School operates on the beautiful Camel Estuary and, as the name suggests, it gives kids and adults alike the chance to try their hands (or feet!) at water skiing. But that’s certainly not all! Headed up by Charlie Toogood, the school also offers wakeboarding and even wakesurfing. Charlie tells us: “Wakesurfing is an addictive and exhilarating combination of surfing and wakeboarding. Basically, it’s like surfing an endless wave, and it’s a huge amount of fun!” www.camelskischool.com

DISCOVER MORE Looking to venture out on two wheels but not sure where to hire your bikes from? Cornwall Bike Hire can deliver bikes to you, wherever you are. They can even deliver to you directly on arrival, so you can be mounted and away as soon as you’re off the train! www.cornwallbikehire.co.uk

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2The Camel Trail

Cornwall is a cyclist’s paradise, with countless coastal routes, winding country roads and off-road trails catering to cyclists of all abilities. If you’re staying in north Cornwall, where better to take a tour on two wheels than along the Camel Trail? Worry not, you needn’t load up the bike racks if you’re travelling from afar – you can simply hire everything you need from Bridge Bike Hire (bridgebikehire.co.uk). The team also run evening rides along the trail – a good chance to gain a different perspective of this beautiful hotspot of nature, with dramatic sunsets serving as a backdrop.

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3Surfing

When thinking of outdoor adventure in Cornwall, surfing is surely near, if not at, the top of the list of must-try activities. Enlist with St Ives Surf School (stivessurfschool.co.uk) and you’ll quickly catch the bug, learning from some of the country’s best, most innovative and progressive surfers.

Alternatively, if you’re hoping to blend your seaside stay with some surfing lessons, why not enjoy a luxurious break at the Headland Hotel? Located above the famed waves at Fistral beach, with its own Surf Sanctuary offering surf coaching and hire, the Headland Hotel is a budding surfer’s paradise. www.headlandhotel.co.uk

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4Kernow Adventure Park

On choppier days, when the ocean doesn’t quite have the same appeal, you and the little ones will be pleased to know that you can still make a splash. There are a number of freshwater venues around Cornwall, with an array of activities to help you and yours make memories to last a lifetime.

Kernow Adventure Park, for instance, is a reclaimed flooded quarry offering activities that include assault courses, open-water swimming, even wakeboarding.

The team has been hand-selected for their positivity and all instructors are trained lifeguards, promoting a friendly and fun environment. As owner, Alex Sly tells us: “When people visit the park, we want them to escape from day-to-day stresses and walk away having had the time of their lives.”

5Lizard Adventure

Finally, if you’re staying on the south coast and are thinking of exploring the UK’s most southerly peninsula when the sun’s out, you may well be in need of a cool-off! How better to do so than a day spent on (or in) the water? The team at Lizard Adventure allow you to try stand up paddle boarding, coasteering, kayaking and climbing, also running survival skill sessions and offering equipment hire. They recently opened a new site in Hayle too, where you can take a guided trip or lesson on kayaks and SUP boards, or hire one and head out on your own path. These include the ‘Mega-Sup’, which fits eight and is great for parties!

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DISCOVER MORE With luxurious, self-catering accommodation and a spa, plus a huge ‘Total Wipeout’ style water park, zorbs, SUP and the Flowrider – delivering perfect, easy waves whatever the weather – Retallack Resort is perfect for an all-in-one adventure holiday! www.ariaresorts.co.uk/retallack-resort

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Kids News

deas for ou and our fa il fro hotel sta s to fun kidd -friendl outings.

Your dream St Ives family getaway Escape to St Ives is a family run, self-catering letting agency that prides itself on providing quality accommodation for the perfect family holiday experience. St Ives is ringed by beaches including two stunning Blue Flag beaches that have all the facilities you would expect, including life guards, cafés and a surf school. It also offers a wealth of activities that will engage both you and your children, including pony trekking and Tate St Ives Art Workshops.

For a dose of culture visit either the Tate St Ives or the Barbara Hepworth Museum, or simply peruse the many galleries found in town. Then top it all off with a meal at one of St Ives’ many gourmet restaurants and eateries.

For more information call 01736 769198 or visit www.escapetostives.co.uk

Escape to Cartole Cottages Located deep in the heart of south east Cornwall near the bustling port of Looe and described by guests as ‘wonderful’, ‘very comfortable’ and in a ‘great location for exploring the local area’, it’s no wonder Cartole Cottages scores an average of 4.8 out of 5 on Upfront Reviews!

Cartole is the perfect place for a family holiday. Indeed, as one happy guest tells us: “The rural location was perfect for escaping everyday life, and our little ones loved playing in the park and roaming around the open grass areas.”

areas of original stonework.

Each also has its own patio area, perfect for summer barbeques, and you’ll find everything inside you’re likely to need, come rain or shine, for the perfect relaxing

Each cottage here has its own charm and identity, many enjoying beamed ceilings and

For more information call 01503 220956 or visit www.cartole.co.uk

Cornish break.

Grab a beachside bite at Catch

Commanding a superb location by Mawgan Porth beach, if you have an appetite for fish, seafood and steak, Catch Seafood Bar and Grill is the place to go. It’s great for kids too, with Mini-Mains available for little ones who want to get messy shelling prawns and mussels!

Just 20 paces from the sand, Catch is perfect for grabbing a bite after a family beach day. It’s next to two huge car parks, which makes it super convenient, and for those who want to try riding the waves, there’s surf hire available on the beach – a great way to work up an appetite. There’s also a crazy golf course and family pitch and putt just behind the beach!

Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as coffee, cream teas and cocktails, be sure to call into Catch!

For more information call 01637 860372 or visit www.catchmawganporthbeach. co.uk

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I spy some great family fun

at Bodmin Keep!

also be fascinating talks about the First and Second World Wars and visitors can explore the WWI trench in the museum grounds!

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There will also be a Bushcraft workshop in August, allowing you to learn the art of starting a fire, shelter building and other essential survival skills, run by ex-soldier and survival expert, Spanner Manley MBE.

Making the water Bodmin Keep has stood at the entrance to Bodmin’s busy barracks for over 150 years; in WWI the barracks was an enlistment centre for new soldiers heading out to the trenches. In WWII it was a training camp for American GIs preparing for the Normandy Landings and in the 1950s, during the Cold War, the site became home to the Joint Services School for Linguistics (JSSL), also known as ‘the school for spies!’

Bodmin Keep now houses Cornwall’s Regimental Museum, which holds a treasure trove of war history. The museum offers a year-round programme of events aimed at old and young alike and is a place where the whole family can connect with Cornwall’s army heritage.

accessible to all

Museum admission is just £6 per adult and £2 per child, or £15 for a family ticket. Special workshops like Bushcraft are an additional £3 to museum entry.

The museum is open every day in the school holidays and over the six-week holiday this July and August all visitors have the chance to be code-breaking spies at the Summer School for Spies.

Using your spy ID card, follow the clues to find a prize, learn about secret codes and make a message de-coder. There will For more information call 01208 72810 or visit www.cornwalls-regimentalmuseum.org

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Helford River Children’s Sailing Trust (HRCST) has exciting plans to build an inclusive water sports centre on the 26-acre site at Trevassack Lake, on the Lizard peninsula. The development will include a Learning Centre with double-height classrooms for rigging lessons, a sensory room and disabled facilities (including a high dependency changing unit), plus seven adapted holiday lodges for families with disabled children.

The site will allow HRCST to give those who, for practical reasons, can’t access open water, the opportunity to learn in a safe environment. £2.5M has been raised so far, paying for the lake, the accessible Learning Centre and two of the seven lodges. To realise the final five lodges, the trust needs to raise a further £1.5M, so to make a donation – regular or one-off – and to find out more about the project, be sure to head to the website.

For more information call 07555 785102 or visit www.hrcst.org.uk/trevassack-lake

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Kids News Family fun at Fowey Hall Hotel

Fowey Hall Hotel knows how to do family time. The excellent facilities, including an outdoor adventure play area and indoor pool, as well as acres of beautiful grounds to explore, make Fowey Hall the perfect escape for families who want to make the most of a truly unforgettable holiday in Cornwall. Kids can play in the grounds, paint pictures and play on the Wii whenever they choose, with complimentary childcare and a baby-listening service allowing grown-ups to relax with spa treatments, sip fine wines and dine by candlelight.

At Fowey Hall, all your needs are taken care of. On every day of your stay, use up to two hours of free childcare in the Four Bears’ Den – suitable for children up to eight years old. Here, as well as having access to a huge range of toys, they can take part in art activities, dressing up and

storytelling. Or head outdoors to the climbing frame, tyre swing and zip wire for hours of fun; the hotel even provides wellies, fishing nets, buckets and spades to borrow for your beach adventures.

Not to mention that children’s meals are served all day, with fun and healthy options for smaller meals and, for sophisticated little ones, they even offer children’s cocktails!

If you want to enjoy a stress-free family holiday this summer, then make sure to book a stay at Fowey Hall Hotel – creating unforgettable holidays for kids and adults alike. Non-residents are welcome for the day too, so why not pop in for a meal or make the most of the spa?

For more information call 01726 833866 or visit www.foweyhallhotel.co.uk

Take a walk through time

Step back in time at the Museum of Cornish Life in Helston! This free, family-friendly museum is spread over five display halls on three floors. During your tour you’ll find that there are thousands of things to see – enough to keep everyone fascinated and entertained.

Learn all about Helston’s famous inventor, Henry Trengrouse, whose rocket lifesaving apparatus saved thousands of lives; imagine what it was like in a Victorian classroom; meet Henry the parrot; or see if you can spot the museum’s smallest object – made from a lion’s tooth!

The team host regular making workshops, and kids will love the children’s play area and fancy dress box! There’s also a gift shop and delightful pop-up café, perfect for a quick coffee and a bite after your afternoon of discovery.

For more information call 01326 564027 or visit www.museumofcornishlife.co.uk

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Make summer holiday memories

Perched on the hillside with panoramic coastal views is the wonderful, five star, family owned Wooda Farm Holiday Park.

Located in the pretty seaside town of Bude on Cornwall’s dramatic north coast, Wooda Farm is surrounded by soft golden sandy beaches, perfect for long summer days by the sea.

Spend your days soaking up the warmth of the rays, splash in the natural sea pool on Summerleaze beach, stroll along the coast path, catch endless waves on the incoming swell, seek some shade in the onsite bluebell woodland, or spend some time beside the fishing lake. Providing you with the chance to reconnect with nature and loved ones in this stunning location.

So, if you want to create memories that will last a lifetime then book your summer holiday to Wooda, because trust us, it’s so much more than a holiday park.

For more information call 01288 352069 or visit www.wooda.co.uk

Every day’s a beach day

at Pentewan Sands!

Wake up to the sound of the sea; walk, play or relax at the water’s edge. Swim and sail in gentle waters, or simply sit back beneath blue skies. As well as commanding the perfect beachside location, Pentewan offers a range of fantastic family friendly accommodation with something to suit every budget, from seafront touring pitches to modern and spacious holiday homes. All of this, plus plenty to see and do on your holiday, makes it one of Cornwall’s best five-star holiday parks!

When the weather’s fine, build sandcastles on the beautiful sandy beach, go rock pooling or jump straight into the action, from stand up paddle boarding to crazy banana boat rides. Fancy a dip? Pentewan beach is the perfect swimming spot. Sandwiched between

two headlands, it’s blissfully sheltered and super safe for little paddlers. For some chill out time, saunter along the coast path and experience breathtaking views and picnic stops aplenty.

If the natural playground doesn’t tire the little ones, the site’s fabulous facilities will!

Family friendly and packed with variety, they’ll keep everyone smiling from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.

From the indoor water world and soft play zone, to the brand new amusement arcade and tennis courts, there is never a dull moment at Pentewan Sands.

Not to mention the incredible views from The Seahorse’s rooftop balcony!

For more information call 01726 843485 or visit www.pentewan.co.uk

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REASONS TO STAY AT

Sands Resort Hotel and Spa

Sands Resort Hotel is a spectacular, family owned hotel in a gorgeous north coast location between Newquay and Padstow. With so many reasons to pay a visit, we have selected some of our personal favourites.

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1 RELAX ON THE BEACH

Porth beach is only a short walk from the hotel and is ideal for rock pooling and sandcastle building, while Watergate Bay is just a five-minute drive.

Wetsuits, bodyboards, windbreaks and buckets and spades are available to hire free of charge.

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GET ACTIVE

If you’re looking for action, then you’re in luck, there are plenty of things to keep you entertained onsite, with mini golf, a Footgolf course, and indoor and outdoor pools. New this year is the enchanted maze and an indoor playground for children from 4-8 years to complement the bouncy castle and soft play room for younger kids. Get lost in the maze or try your hand at a spot of tennis, croquet, football or basketball. There’s even a playground and zip wire!

3 PACK LIGHT

No need to lug half your home with you. Enjoy a range of conveniences free of charge, including: prams, kiddie carriers, bodyboards, wetsuits, buckets and spades, windbreaks, bottle sterilisers and warmers, high-chairs, pool towels, hairdryers, cots and linen. There’s even free parking and WiFi too.

4 PARENTS RELAX

With kids clubs, a jam-packed entertainment programme during holidays and children’s meal times, parents can make the most of some free time and indulge in the spa and steam room or enjoy a couples-only dinner whilst taking advantage of the free baby listening service.

5 SAVOUR THE LUXURY

After a fun-packed day, unwind in the stylish, spacious two room suites for families, offering a sea or garden view. These lovely rooms are the perfect antidote to relax, rejuvenate and get ready to do it all over again the following day!

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outdoor pool!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 01637 872864 OR VISIT WWW.SANDSRESORT.CO.UK

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Join Kneehigh this summer for the puppet show Kate Winslet called “as magical as it is powerful”.

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neehigh Theatre has been performing in Cornwall for almost 40 years. These days, you’re as likely to see their unique blend of theatre, live music, puppetry and irreverence in New York as you are Newquay! But, every summer, they return to present shows in Cornwall in the Asylum: their beautiful nomadic venue. This year, the Asylum will be on Carlyon beach, in the middle of St Austell bay.

From 2nd August until 1st September you can catch The Dancing Frog – a delightful tale of hope, heart and hip-hoppity adventure based on Quentin Blake’s classic children’s book.

Alternatively, if you have older children (or a babysitter!) you can catch Kneehigh’s UBU! A Sing along Satire, from 15th August. This raucous, riotous and ridiculous promenade musical, which is surely the first of its kind, is back by popular demand after selling out at the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

But it’s not just superb seaside entertainment on offer at the Asylum; Kneehigh has made sure that there’s a delicious offering of food and drink available too, with everything on the menu from seafood to snow cones, pizzas to pasties.

The best part is that, thanks to the shelter of the Asylum tent, come rain or shine, your spirits needn’t be dampened!

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With parking on site and tickets from just £7, Kneehigh’s Asylum on Carlyon beach is the perfect way to soak up some culture whilst making the most of a day by the sea, so be sure to add it to your summer diary!

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Wooda 5 Star Holiday Park, Bude, Cornwall Where Family Holidays Begin

Located just outside of Bude on Cornwall’s North Coast with sweeping coastal views and acres of space to let the children run free. The outdoor play area, nature trail, tractor rides, pitch n putt, games room, tennis court, soft play area and farm animals are always a firm favourite with the children.

The parents love the peace & tranquillity of the countryside location, The Loft Cocktail Bar, the evening off from cooking with dinner at The Courtyard and the close proximity to so many golden sandy beaches. Wooda is the perfect destination for a family holiday beside the sea.

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Unplug and reconnect Get back to nature with a family holiday in the great outdoors, at Cornish Tipi Holidays.

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n an age dominated by screens – from touch to television – getting back to nature is at the top of many holidaymakers’ lists. Known as a ‘digital detox’, a holiday away from the absorbent screens of our favourite devices can be a really healthy way for a family to reconnect with the world around them.

The team at Cornish Tipi Holidays know this, which is why they offer kids and adults alike the opportunity to explore, eat and camp in the great outdoors. Think campfires, swimming in the lake, canoeing, fishing, and nothing between you and the stars except canvas!

During the day, you and yours can spend your time making memories with real, tangible experiences. Local adventure company, Cornish Rock Tors, offers guided adventure tours along the rugged north Cornish coastline, including kayaking, paddle boarding and coasteering. Fancy swapping the ocean for freshwater? No problem! On days when the weather’s not so fair, Cornish Rock Tors can lead your adventures inland, having exclusive access to Cornish Tipi Holidays’ reclaimed flooded quarry, and nothing beats making a splash in the calm, gin-clear water.

In the evening, however you choose to stay, Cornish Tipi Holidays allow you to pick and choose to suit your budget, whether you favour camping, glamping or sleeping under the stars. The site’s fully equipped tipis and tents can be found dotted around a wooded valley, with meadows, streams and the

glorious pasture lake. Alternatively, if you’re bringing your own gear and are seeking a little privacy, you can choose from large, family-friendly pitches complete with picnic tables, smaller spaces surrounded by woodland, or pitches high above the lake, which are just perfect for a couple’s retreat! There are also spaces for those holidaying in their campervan.

Located so close to everything that the north coast has to offer, from celebrity-owned restaurants, to galleries, to independent boutiques, if you’re planning a digital detox with your family, where better to do so than Cornish Tipi Holidays?

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 01208 880781 OR VISIT WWW.CORNISHTIPIHOLIDAYS.CO.UK

DISCOVER MORE Serving fresh, seasonal food (much of which is grown on site!), the Gastropod offers excellent ground coffee, a full Cornish breakfast, houmous, tapas, cream teas and more.

The wood-fired pizza nights are not to be missed!

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Days out by train in Cornwall

1St Ives

There couldn’t be a better way to arrive in St Ives than by train. You get to take in the incredible scenery on the journey for one, and you don’t have to worry about parking when you arrive. Because trust us, the narrow streets may be incredibly picturesque but they’re certainly not fun to manoeuvre in the height of the summer season.

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It’s a beautiful journey into Looe, a traditional bucket and spade destination with its safe, family-friendly beach and rockpools – perfect for crabbing and discovering the rich ecosystems that reside beneath the water’s surface. There are also plenty of independent shops, cafés and restaurants.

4FALMOUTH

There’s so much to do in this seaside town, all year round and whatever the weather.

Pendennis Castle is just a short walk from Falmouth Docks station with lots of events throughout the year. And there are a plethora of restaurants and bars as well as boat trips, sea safaris and ferry crossings to St Mawes.

5NEWQUAY

This peaceful riverside village is the perfect spot to while away an afternoon. Take a stroll to National Trust Cotehele estate along the river, where events run throughout the year and then head to the idyllic local pub; featuring an outdoor eating area overlooking the river, and a picnic area with a wooden boat replica for the kids to capture their inner pirate.

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The trampoline area is set to include two dive towers and an assault course, and next to all this you’ll also find a dedicated under 8s play area, featuring a glow ball pool, tree house, glow room, slides, climb and balance beams, interactive cardio walls and crawl tubes, plus a special baby area.

So, if you find yourself in Cornwall this year, whatever the weather forecast, be sure to include Newquay Trampoline and Play Park in your holiday itinerary. For opening times and prices, be sure to visit the website!

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overs of Cornwall will know that, when it comes to English weather, every holidaymaker needs a good back up plan, particularly when it comes to holidaying with children.

Fortunately, a brand new attraction is about to be unveiled on Cornwall’s north coast: Newquay Trampoline and Play Park. Situated in the UK’s surfing capital, the new family attraction is the perfect way to cool down out of the sun, or take cover from the English rain.

Catering for children and adults from ages 1 to 101, Newquay Trampoline and Play Park will be landing this summer, offering the perfect all-weather space to dodge, dunk and dive into a whole heap of family fun. From the main jump area, to foam pits, trick zones, obstacle courses, Aeroball and so much more, there’s something to delight all ages.

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! d r a o b a l l A Spend the day on board Bodmin & Wenford Railway.

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If you’re looking for a day out for the whole family, where you can include the grandparents, bring the dog and have fun whatever the weather, pop along to Bodmin & Wenford Railway where you’ll journey back in time. Here are just a few ways to make the most of your visit.

Appreciate the steam engines Some of the locomotives here are over a century old and you’ll learn that the driver and fireman have to work hard just to make sure their engine can pull the train up the steep Bodmin line! Go and see the engine up close when you pull into each station and ask the crew to have a look up on the footplate.

Crayons and creativity Pick up your free activity colouring sheet and pencils from the shop before embarking on your journey.

It’ll keep the little ones entertained as you follow the route and complete the puzzles, ticking off the ‘Eye Spy’ checklist.

History and play Learn about the railway’s history and operations with displays in the Exhibition Coach and Platform Store.

You’ll find a dressing up box – perfect for a photo opportunity – and kids can even build their own railway with the Big Jigs Railway toy box!

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Special Events As well as the regular trains, there’s a whole host of special events planned throughout the year at Bodmin & Wenford, so be sure to check the website and social media for all the latest information.

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Cornish Pizza 1The Company

Based in the village of St Agnes on the rugged north coast, The Cornish Pizza Company places a keen focus on quality ingredients and, most importantly, freshness. Made from scratch, Tim and the team’s thin-crust pizzas utilise deliciously fresh and local ingredients. Pizza names are dedicated to the area’s rich mining history – for instance Wheal Music, which combines mozzarella, homemade barbeque sauce, Cajun spiced pulled pork, onion marmalade and Tintagel smoked cheese. Primarily a takeaway, The Cornish Pizza Company also offers smallersize ‘Baby’ pizzas, making it the perfect option for picking up something on your way home after a day spent exploring with the clan.

01872 553092 www.thecornishpizzacompany.co.uk

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2Harbour Lights

This traditional chippie has it all. The views from Harbour Lights across the busy Falmouth harbour are exceptional and there’s always something to see. Having won a number of awards, it has been voted one of the top 10 in the UK for 2019, and it’s no wonder. A child friendly menu comes served in a beach bucket; empty that plate and get a free Mr Whippy! Flaky fish, crispy batter and the most moreish chips are the quest of the Harbour Lights team, and they’re fanatical about serving the best responsibly sourced local fish and Cornish potatoes. This bright and welcoming restaurant has a dog friendly section too, along with treats for your furry friends.

01326 316934 www.harbourlights.co.uk

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3Greens of Padstow

Combining delicious food in a restaurant-style café with a fantastic mini-golf course, Greens of Padstow commands a superb position overlooking the Camel Estuary, just outside the main hubbub of this bustling fishing port. Whether you’re looking for a pit stop to refuel during your day spent exploring Padstow, or for a means of getting competitive, Greens has it all, serving up simple, wholesome food, with a relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for families.

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Porthleven is arguably up there with Padstow as one of the foodie capitals of Cornwall. One restaurant that’s helped contribute to this level of prestige is Rick Stein, Porthleven. With fantastic harbour views, the restaurant team utilises local and seasonal produce to create dishes inspired by Rick’s travels around the world, but don’t be tricked into thinking it’s an ‘adults only’ establishment! The Rick Stein children’s menu is bound to have something to suit even the fussiest of appetites, and being located in the home village of Cornwall Living, it’s one of our regular haunts!

01326 565656 www.rickstein.com

Immediately warm and welcoming with a big log burner providing warmth in the winter, with double doors leading out to an inviting garden in the summer, Gweek’s Boatyard Café has become a big part of the local community. The offering here is delicious to the last touch, with excellent coffee and menus built from good quality, locally sourced ingredients. From pasties and toasties, to falafel, jacket potatoes and wraps, there’s really something for everyone here, with half-portions available for the little ones. The café is also very child friendly, with high chairs and a selection of toys to keep them entertained. If you’re out and about exploring the beautiful Helford river, whether on land or by boat, a pit stop at The Boatyard comes highly recommended.

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Out & About Top tips to maximise your stay at North Coast Holiday Cottages.

For many, an escape to Cornwall is more than just a holiday. It’s a chance to retreat from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, and to peel kids away from the screens of their TVs and tablets. For this, North Coast Holiday Cottages is just the ticket, with 14 self-catering cottages that are designed with the perfect ‘away from it all’ experience in mind. If you’re yet to shore up your family holiday plans, resort owner, Natalie, offers her top three tips to make the most of your stay by the rugged north coast.

1 Pop to the local

If you want to take the family for lunch or dinner, the nearby Portreath Arms is perfect.

“Thanks to its location,” Natalie explains, “it’s within easy distance. We love the Portreath Arms – it’s changed a great deal in recent years and it’s still transforming now!”

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Natalie also explains that the beach at Portreath is, quite simply, a ‘must visit’ for everyone, whether you’re swimming or building sandcastles. “The view from the top of Tregay Hill is breathtaking,” she explains, “especially on a clear day, and you’ll find a shop here with everything you need for your day’s supplies, plus several good pubs and two restaurants by the beach, all offering great food at reasonable prices.”

3 Stretch your legs

If your little ones love exploring, then why not stretch your legs? Natalie and her family love the walk from Tehidy Woods to Deadman’s Cove. “Begin through the Tehidy Country Park wildlife area – home to famously friendly squirrels – before crossing the Reskajeage Downs to reach the north cliffs near Deadman’s Cove. From here, follow the coast path along the top of the steep cliffs to Basset’s Cove, before re-entering Tehidy Country Park, passing through the bluebell woods on the North Cliffs Plantation and completing the route.”

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The Park Cornwall is what children’s dreams are made of!

Cornwall’s exclusive holiday village just a stone’s throw away from Mawgan Porth beach, complete with numerous play areas, an indoor and outdoor pool, holiday fun activities, resident chickens and not forgetting our friendly goats who love rich tea biscuits.

Our Restaurant – The Kitchen by The Beach just the place for yummy locally sourced food.

There’s a new soft play area for the little ones to explore whilst the adults enjoy a chill out!

01637 860322 • www.theparkcornwall.com The Park, Mawgan Porth, TR8 4BD

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Secluded coves, coast path walks, and rural beauty close to the fishing village of Mevagissey – so come to Bodrugan and stay in a comfy ensuite wooden cabin with views of 40 miles of coastline and an indoor heated swimming pool. Watch the stars and snuggle up by the firepit.

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At The Falmouth Hotel

With glorious sea views, a castle on the headland and beautiful landscaped gardens, The Falmouth Hotel is a wonderful base for your family’s seaside escape.

days on 1 Beach your doorstep

Situated immediately opposite Castle beach, there are hours of rockpooling fun to enjoy and when the tide comes in, put on the snorkel and get exploring! Or, if you prefer your beaches soft and sandy, head down to Gylly, which is just a five-minute walk away and spend your day building sandcastles.

2 Hotel adventures

There’s more than enough to entertain you at the hotel with an indoor pool and gardens, with plenty of space to run around as well as a climbing frame. So, your little ones can let off some steam before heading inside and getting cosy for the evening, or continue the fun in the children’s playroom.

3 Watersports activities

Get active with WeSup on Gylly Beach and experience paddle boarding fun, allowing you to witness the coast from a whole new perspective. Or, head over to Swanpool for a kayaking or coasteering adventure with Elemental. Then top it off with the signature Hedgehog ice cream from Swanpool Café, featuring a big scoop of Cornish ice cream covered in clotted cream and topped with a sprinkling of your choosing.

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With a delectable kids’ afternoon tea on offer as well as a brilliant children’s menu, serving freshly cooked meals that make the most of the amazing local produce on offer, both you and your little ones will love the selection of food available.

Friendly 5 Family Attractions

Falmouth has an abundance of family friendly attractions, including Pendennis Castle, which you can admire from the hotel, Ships and Castles, which is just a short walk away, or the Maritime Museum or Raze the Roof soft play on those rainier days. There are also ferries to St Mawes, where you can look out for dolphins and other marine life.

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family days out

The Duchy is home to some spectacular attractions and days out, so it would be rude not to add at least some of them to your family itinerary! n The Tin Coast

1Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Part of The Sea Life Trust, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek has grown since 1958 to become a pioneer in seal care. The Animal Care team dedicate their lives to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of seal pups from around Cornwall’s coastline.

With a visit here, you can mix learning with play, with a variety of children’s activities to engage them in both fun and educational ways. As well as Cornish grey seals, the sanctuary is home to Asian shortclawed otters, southern sea lions, Californian sea lions and even Humboldt penguins, plus a number of paddock animals, making this a zoological experience that the whole family will love. sealsanctuary.sealifetrust.org n Cornish Seal Sanctua

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Newquay’s brand new all-weather attraction offers kids and adults alike the chance to dodge, dunk and dive to their hearts’ content. With wall-to-wall trampolines, a dodge ball arena, trick zones and dedicated play areas for under 8s, however old your little ones, they’re sure to have a blast! Turn to page 20 to find out more. extreme.better.org.uk/newquay

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Having been lost to a veil of bramble and ivy when the estate’s workforce went off to fight in the First World War, before beginning a tremendous restoration more than 25 years ago, today, the gardens of Heligan estate comprise 200 acres of verdant history, mystery and romance. Explore the network of magical gardens, woodland walks and farmland brimming with interest. Navigate acres of raised boardwalks in The Jungle, discover a host of insect and invertebrate life at The Insect Hotel and meet Heligan’s friendly collection of animals. All of this, plus much, much more, makes for one of the Duchy’s finest natural playgrounds.

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One of the Great Gardens of Cornwall and rated among the world’s 80 finest gardens, Trebah offers visitors a year-round experience. As well as boasting its own private beach, which fronts onto the Helford river, Trebah runs Children’s Trails throughout the year, which have been devised to be both educational and fun, appealing to kids of all ages. This is a great way to make the most of your family’s adventure, offering the chance to see different parts of the garden. There are three different play areas as well, designed respectively for under 5s and over 5s. These include The Paraglide – one of the garden’s most memorable experiences – and Tarzan’s Camp, a fantastic wooden play area enclosed within a canopy of trees.

Cornwall is steeped in mining history and nowhere is this more evident than along Penwith’s Tin Coast. One of our favourite spots along this seven-mile stretch is Botallack, a site that would have once been alive with the buzz of industry.

Botallack was a sub-marine mine, working half a mile out to sea beneath the sea bed, and there’s evidence to suggest that mining took place on the site as far back as 200AD, perhaps even as far as the Bronze Age! When you’re done exploring, why not refresh yourselves at Botallack Count House Workshop? Originally a stables for the mine horses, a workshop for the mine’s carpenter and then a classroom for Penzance School of Mines, the Count House is now the perfect pit stop, combining refreshments with a fascinating insight into how Cornish mining changed the world. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/tin-coast

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A day out with a difference

ShelterBox Visitor Centre is a ground breaking, family-friendly attraction in the heart of Truro.

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he Shelterbox Visitor Centre tells the story of disaster relief charity, ShelterBox, which started life in rugged west Cornwall and has since grown to make a big impact around the world.

With interactive displays, family challenges and the new Weather Lab events, the visitor centre is a day out with a difference that supports ShelterBox’s vital aid work.

Discover the world’s most powerful storms this year at ShelterBox Visitor Centre. Cornwall has some wild winter storms, but they’re just a breeze compared to a Category 5 hurricane. If you want to find out what it’s like to experience one of these huge storms then head to the ShelterBox Visitor Centre’s new exhibition; Hurricanes, Cyclones and Typhoons.

Here you can also find out how the Cornish charity prepares for hurricane season, how they track typhoons around the world, and what it takes to get emergency shelter to people in remote communities that have been devastated by cyclones.

You can even have a go at packing a ShelterBox with the items people might need if their home has been hit by a hurricane, and tackle the Hurricane Challenge with your family. Make sure not to miss the Weather Lab, which explains the science behind

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the storms and has hands-on family friendly weather experiments including the Tornado Tube and Thunder Maker. Open Monday to Saturday 10am until 4pm, and to make matters even better – admission is free!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 01872 302600 OR VISIT WWW.VISITSHELTERBOX.ORG

DID YOU KNOW? The word ‘hurricane’ may have originated from either Hurakan, the ancient Mayan god of wind, storm and fire, or Huracan, the god of evil in the Caribbean language of Taino.

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Have some fun and fundraise Get stuck into a good cause this summer and help fundraise for a Cornish charity.

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li Hoare, Cornwall Hospice Care’s Head of Fundraising, tells us: “We’re looking for students to follow in the footsteps of the pupils and staff at Penrice Academy who chose us as their charity of the year last October.

Their amazing #BringItHome campaign raised a staggering £9,271.81, which will pay for 497 hours of nursing care!”

The Student Academy Council crammed their year with weekly cake sales, a Christmas Fair and a Christmas Jumper Day, plus quizzes, a ‘Tenner Challenge,’ a Firewalk event and a 24-hour sport activity day that involved kayaking, rowing and dancing.

“It was amazing and we hope other schools will take up the challenge,” says Oli. Of course, you don’t have to spend a year fundraising – you could follow the lead of other schools in Cornwall that have hosted events like the charity’s Santa Fun Runs. Cornwall Hospice Care provides the Santa suits and medals, you simply choose the route at your school and collect the entry fees.

Whatever you choose to do, the fundraising team will support you all the way and provide useful materials like banners, bunting and balloons. They’ll also tell you

about the charity and share stories and films of the families whose lives have been touched.

You may have an idea of your own and that’s great too, just let Oli and the fundraising team know and they’ll do all they can to support you. You and your family could even enter the planned Santa Fun Runs and Cycle in December. There are events happening all over Cornwall, so make sure to watch the website for more details.

Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24/7 Cornish healthcare charity that provides specialist support to individuals facing terminal illnesses, as well as their families and carers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 01726 66868 OR EMAIL fundraising@cornwallhospice.co.uk

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