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You can find exotic gardens, ancient houses and mining history encircled by a much-loved coastline.
With long stretching beaches, exotic gardens and historic houses in Cornwall and Plymouth, there are lots of places to explore and visit for family fun.
Discover all the best places to explore with your family for a great day out.
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Lanhydrock, from visiting the reimagined Victorian nursery to exploring the estate by bicycle.
Discover all the things to do on a family day out to Trelissick. Explore the garden and house, or head out on an adventure around the countryside estate. Find out what family-friendly events are coming up and plan your visit to Trelissick.
Discover all the things to do on a family day out to Cotehele. Explore the garden and orchards and head out on an adventure around the estate. Find out what family-friendly events are coming up and how best to plan your day out at Cotehele with children in mind.
All you need to know about visiting Pentire with children.
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Trerice. Try a game of Cornish kayles, spot the mice around the house and try on Tudor-inspired costumes in the hayloft.
Take a look at what family-friendly events and activities we have at Godolphin. Get mucky in the mud-pie kitchen, explore nature up-close with the barefoot trail and enjoy the wide open spaces of nature in the gardens.
With its combination of winding wooded paths, secluded corners and wide-open spaces, there are lots of places to enjoy nature adventures at Trengwainton.
Find out what family-friendly activities are on offer at Antony in Cornwall, in the house and garden.
Join the 'Minor Miners' family tour and learn about the gruelling work of a Cornish Miner. Find out about the jobs the miners did and help to run the winder and steam engine.
Find family-friendly activities to do at Saltram, from exploring the estate and gardens to seasonal events.
Whether it's a woodland adventure, an amazing story of life on the high seas or a tasty treat from the cafe, there's something for all the family to enjoy at Buckland Abbey.
Explore, draw and be creative this February half term with a seasonal sketchbook. Use the prompts in the book to guide your visit through the garden, discovering and drawing as you go as the garden starts to emerge for spring.
Help the Cotehele gardeners get ready for spring by completing nature activities around the garden. Sow some seeds, count the flowers, smell herbs and use wheelbarrows to help the gardeners prepare for the season.
Wake up from a winter hibernation and get ready for spring with Harry the hedgehog. Follow the trail around the garden to find out what animals do when they wake from their winter slumber.
Buckland Abbey is a mystical place, follow the trail around the Abbey and gardens to create your own story. Pick up a trail booklet and get creative, following the map to find all the writing spots and see what inspires your story along the way.
Join local artist Grace Coombes from Linnet Workshops and create wonderfully colourful and creative collages inspired by the beautiful Buckland Abbey estate. The session will involve painting, drawing, mark making, cutting, ripping and gluing. A great opportunity for creative play and self expression.
Discover a wide variety of gardens to explore with plenty of places to play hide-and-seek.
Godolphin’s garden paths provide a natural space that’s rich in history. Find out how the garden provides a home to the native Cornish bee. Explore the orchard, side garden paddock and King’s Garden.
Discover peaceful lawns and tranquil orchard spaces in the garden. Stop for far-reaching maritime views at this green lookout point high above the River Fal estuary.
Take a stroll around the 5.5 hectares of Cotehele's garden where you’ll discover terraced herbaceous borders, a lily pond as well as a medieval stewpond and dovecote.
Here are some walks great for little legs and pushchairs as well as top spots to cycle in Cornwall.
With a mix of off road trails from green routes, skills areas and more advanced woodland routes, there's something for everyone. If you need to hire a bike, we've got you covered at the Lanhydrock cycle hire. We recommend pre-booking any bikes you need beforehand.
There are acres to explore on your visit to Penrose, and it doesn’t have to be on foot. Miles of bridleways are waiting to be discovered on your horse, or by bike.
There's lots to discover at the Cotehele estate. Miles of pathways lead you through ancient woodland, past a historic chapel, and to an important Victorian quay.
Lanhydrock is home to a wide variety of veteran and ancient trees, perfect homes for wildlife – and your companions on this gentle circular walk.
Discover this trail with a stretch of coastline that offers secluded coves and beaches in Lansallos, Cornwall.
Step inside and discover adventure in every room. With things to do for families that makes a great day out.
Lanhydrock is a Victorian country house packed with layers of history and family stories. Step inside the house to learn about the lives of the Agar-Robartes family, admire the finest rooms and meet the costumed servants below stairs.
Enjoy a tea or coffee in the south-facing rooms while taking in the view from the eighteenth century house at Trelissick.
Cotehele house contains eclectic historic artefacts that tell many stories about the medieval building’s long history, from rare tapestries to whale jawbones.
Explore inside the house to see decorative plasterwork and collection items including a large table, Cornish paintings and a 300-year-old clock.
The house at Antony contrasts the personal touches of a grand yet comfortable family home. It is still lived in by the Carew family today.
Discover all the best beaches for rock-pooling adventures and sandcastle building.
Sandymouth is a popular and unspoilt beach but can be very tidal. Find out how not to get caught out by the tides and also discover what’s on offer for you to do during your visit.
Tucked away on the west side of the Lizard in Cornwall, Poldhu Cove is a favourite beach for families and surfers alike.
The sheltered, south-facing beach at Durgan is a mixture of pebbles, rock pools and sand. It's a peaceful place to play and watch wildlife and boats on the Helford River.
Discover the places to visit in and around this Cornish village, including sandy coves, ancient churches, old water mills and landmarks from its smuggling heyday.
Accessible all year round, the sandy beaches at Carne and Pendower offer seaside fun, coastal walks with sweeping views, and the chance to explore disused military bunkers.
You can find exotic gardens, ancient houses and mining history encircled by a much-loved coastline.