Children's Activities Cornish Riviera

With sheltered coves and sandy beaches, historic harbours and fishing ports the Cornish Riviera is renowned as one of Cornwall's top holiday destinations.This region has a wealth of visitor centres, attractions and theme parks which children and adults alike will find exciting and informative.

 







Adrenalin Quarry
Adrenalin Quarry

 

Adrenalin Quarry is located in Lower Clicker Road, Menheniot, Near Liskeard, PL14 3PJ and is the ideal place for fans of extreme challenges. It features the longest zip wire in the UK at 490 metres, is 50 meters high and you will reach a spend of 40 mph and there is no age restriction!! It is suspended above the lake filled quarry with steep rock cliffs on either side and it is from here you can take part in coasteering – jumping into the lake from the cliff tops! Children from 10 years and up can take part in the coasteering experience and full details of all of the activities (including The Giant Swing), opening times and prices can be found on the Adrenalin Quarry website: http://www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk/

 

 

The Monkey Sanctuary
The Monkey Sanctuary

 

The Monkey Sanctuary is situated in beautiful woodlands overlooking Looe Bay and for over 40 years the Victorian House & Gardens have been home to a colony of woolly monkeys. There is also a Bat Cave and Wildlife Room, a childrens play area and a cafe serving food and drinks. The sanctuary is open from April to October and holds regular events like Exotic Pet Dat and Moth Day so there is plenty to see and get involved with in addition to the monkeys which are sure to keep you entertained.

If you fall in love with them you can Sponsor a Monkey from as little a £2 per month and you can become a Keeper for a Day - a real life time experience and a perfect gift for a special birthday or occassion - full details of all that is on offer and opening times and charges can be found on the The Monkey Sanctuary website: http://www.monkeysanctuary.org/

Porfell Animal Park
Porfell Animal Park

Porfell Wildlife Park and Sanctuary with it’s children’s farm is also an animal sanctuary and zoo. It is home to zebras, ostriches, snakes, porcupines, wallabies, lemurs, meerkats as well as rabbits, guinea-pigs, goats, sheep, donkeys, and many more of your favourite animals. 2010 saw the opening of 'African Plains and Maasai Village' where you can experience Africa in the heart of Cornwall, and 2011 saw the first 'Lemur Tea Party' where you get to meet these fascinating animals. Porfell is located at Trecangate, Lanreath, Nr Liskeard PL14 4RE Tel: 01503 220211. For more information on prices and opening times please visit: http://porfellanimalland.co.uk/

Active-8 Cornwall
Active-8 Cornwall

Via this ‘one stop’ website you can check availability, book, and pay on-line for a range of first class activities in Cornwall. Avoid shopping around - the prices on this website are the lowest available and the same as booking direct. We cater for families, kids, testosterone teenagers, couples and groups, rest assured all the activities are fully approved with qualified instructors, insurance cover and risk assessments.

Wet & Wild days - High Ropes - Mountain biking - Coasteering - Paddle boarding - Off-road driving - Wind surfing - Helicopter flights -Canoeing - Clay shooting - Surfing - Kite buggies

On the clear and simple to use website www.activecornwall.co.uk there are great pictures and detailed descriptions to help you make your selection. You can check availability, pay online and you will be sent vouchers with detailed maps and directions.

Active-8
Well Park
Herodsfoot
Looe
Cornwall
PL14 4QX
Tel: 01579 320 848
Email:  andy@activecornwall.co.uk

Eden Project
Eden Project

The Eden Project is often referred to as the 8th wonder of the World and is an internationally renowned attraction. Based around two vast Biomes in a large crater created by china clay mine workings, the Eden Project is a ‘must visit’ – not once, but every year! For full details on opening times, events and admission charges please visit: http://www.edenproject.com/

Tamar Valley Donkey Park
Tamar Valley Donkey Park

The Tamar Valley Donkey Park has loads of donkeys and lots of other animals such as guinea pigs, chipmunks, rabbits, goats and also an aviary. Large children’s indoor play area, shop and café. For more information on opening times, special events and admission charges please visit: http://www.donkeypark.com/

World of Model Railways
World of Model Railways

The World of Model Railways in Mevagissey is a great place to visit. There are a number of model railway exhibitions and an excellent model shop. The main exhibition has over thirty 00 gauge trains which travel through a wide range of landscapes and the childrens' 'Junior Junction' exhibition has Thomas The Tank engine and friends ! The Garden Railway (indoors !)gives you a chance to operate the trains yourself and to dream about transforming your garden into a large scale model railway. Located at Meadow Street, Mevagissey PL26 6UL Tel : 01726 842 457 Call for more information on opening times and prices or please visit: http://www.model-railway.co.uk/

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