emmajess Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hello everyone! We're going on holiday next week to Cornwall with our nearly-2 and nearly-4 year olds and we were thinking about days out, and I thought what better place to come for good ideas?! We're staying in a village called Crantock which is in the same kind of area as Newquay and Perranporth - does anyone know of anything that our little ones might enjoy? (We already know of a cider farm and a cream tea shop for mummy and daddy! ) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 We stayed in a Haven holiday park 2/3 years ago in Perranporth and had great time with lovely weather.My children are a little older so I dont' really have any ideas for you. Just wanted to wish you well for your hols and I hope the sun shines every day. Actually the Eden project was fantastic and I remember some sections cordened off for little ones for arty and crafty stuff to do. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi I have found a good site that may help http://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/search....county=Cornwall I must admit I loved the Eden Project. We stayed for one of the african evenings and had a fantastic time. The domes are some thing else all lit up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Be warned - the weather down here currently is FOUL!!!! Falmouth maritime museum is good for indoors if you have transport but there are loads of places to visit, there's also Pendennis Castle and across the water (take the St Mawes ferry) there's St Mawes Castle, both built by Henry viii. Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Having just come back from our annual two weeks - can endorse Catma's comment Always next year There's always places like Flambards, although we tend to try to avoid them, personally...but when you've little ones to entertain - any port! China Clay Museum (near St Austell)- I think it's turned into some sort of 'Park' - Catma?? Heligan gardens are interesting, but need dryish weather and maybe not for littlies (not much help am I?) Paradise Park at Hayle was good, I remember, from having younger children - although, you do really need decent-ish weather.... Ooh! the Shipwreck Museum, Charlestown (again, near St Austell) - that might be ok. It's on the other coast, but nowhere is really that far from anywhere else, especially when escaping the weather I know some good pubs and restaurants, though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I've never heard anything but good things about the Eden Project, though I suppose it might be rather crowded at this time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Especially when it's wet! Yes, it's brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 And very hot when its not, I had a nasty heat induced migraine after a visit there, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Eden project is fab, but I agree with the heat warning, so wear light clothing in there (but make sure you have your waterproofs for when you come out, given the current state of the weather!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Take lots of wet weather gear and enjoy the beaches they'll be empty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 should have added have a great time and whatever the weather enjoy time with your little ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I spent a day on Crantock beach when the lads were little. It was full of pools left by the sea, theres also a stream running down the one side to the sea. The tide came in VERY quickly but it was a fab place. Theres a dairy land farm world near to Crantock, ball pools small fair ground rides, animals, obstatcle course, nature trail. Theres another farm nearby called Springfields, similar thing but with pony rides. Nice curry house in Newquay, near the end away from the beaches. Amusement arcades, horrid but sometimes necessary! Have a fab time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmajess Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Wow!! Thank you all so much for your ideas! We're going to meet up in a cottage with my sister, her husband and their 2 year old - who are currently camping!! They mentioned the weather wasn't so great... But if it's been grotty all summer, maybe next week it'll pick up??! Thanks for all your replies - hope you're all having good holidays, too. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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