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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

Poldark Mine, Wrendon, Helston, TR13 0ER, 
Tel 01326 573173
www.poldark-mine.co.uk
Poldark Mine is a free entry site with something for all the family. Guided tours of the mine, "one of the 2 most atmospheric mine tours in Europe". Crafts, pan for gold, play area, shop, cafeteria.

Site, yes, but not underground

Dairyland Farm World, Tresillian Barton, Summercourt, Newquay, TR8 5AA.
Tel 01872 510246
www.dairylandfarmworld.co.uk 
Animal Ark, Bottle feeding and Pony rides - Make some wonderful new friends! Stroke, feed cuddle and ride. Mini Tractors, Trampolines, Assault Course, Adventure Playground and Go-Karts . Events daily.

Yes

Newquay Waterworld, Trenance Leisure Park, Newquay, Tel 01637 853828
www.newquaywaterworld.co.uk
Bask in the tropical fun pool with children's slides, flumes, waterfall, fountain & erupting volcano. Enjoy a swim in the 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool.

Yes

Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, TR7 2LZ, 
Tel 01637 873342
www.newquayzoo.org.uk
Set in lush sub-tropical gardens this is the home of many of the world's endangered species and a reputation as one of the best wildlife parks in the country. Lakeside cafe, shop.

Yes

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park, Tredinnick, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7RA
Tel: 0870 116 3333 

www.crealy.co.uk
Dare the Thunder Falls log flume, the Raging Rivers Watercoaster, Viking Warrior pirate ship, Safari Train and the Pony Express! Plus farmyard attraction with lots of animals. Restaurant, cafe.

Yes

English Heritage. English Heritage locations throughout Cornwall 
www.english-heritage.org.uk  
From castles to stately homes, ruins and palaces for the whole family to enjoy. Regular fun events and activities: many great ideas for school and educational trips.

Many of our attractions are disabled-friendly

Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, PL31 1AQ, 
Tel 01208 73666
www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk
Great Steam Railway - Typical of a 1950s branch line. Mainly steam-hauled trains, over 13 mile round-trip of steep-graded line. Buffet Dining Car, Special events, Cycle Hire.

yes: Most carriages. Call or check website. Toilets at Bodmin General.

The Mighty Oak Tree Climbing Co, The Gardens, Nanswhyden, St.Columb Major, Cornwall, TR8 4HT, 
Tel 01637 884066
www.mighty-oak.co.uk
Recreational tree-climbing in safety. Climbers are in a harness & tied to a rope at all times. Adults & children (4+) can climb together. Birthday parties. Tree Camping.

Regret no because of nature of activity

Land's End, Sennen, Nr Penzance Cornwall, TR19 7AA, 
Telephone: 0870 458 0044
www.landsend-landmark.co.uk
Fun for all the family at Land's End. 5 superb attractions with tales of heroism, skulduggery and adventure. See the new Dr Who exhibition, Return to the last Labyrinth - A Multi sensory theatre show. Meet the animals at Greeb farm and more.

Yes

The Play Zone, Laity Lane, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR263HW, 
Tel 01736 799499

www.play-zone.co.uk
Indoor Adventure Centre with a huge kids soft play area, hang on tight and dare the swing-over chasm, go for a tumble in the ball pools. Restaurant, Bar and Quasar laser tag arena. Suitable for all ages. Birthday Parties.

Yes

Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, PK Trust & Museum, Eastern House, Porthcurno, Cornwall, TR19 6JX, 
Tel: 01736 810966
www.portchcurno.org.uk
Once the world's largest Telegraph Station. 100 years history of telegraphic communications from morse code to voice. Interactive displays, exhibits, galleries in tunnels. School Holiday fun activities. Gardens with play area. Shop.

Yes

Trethorne Leisure Park, Kennards House, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QE, 
Tel:01566 86324, www.trethorneleisure.com
Feed the lambs, milk the cows as well as riding the ponies and petting the smaller creatures. Plenty more fun with dropslide, ball pools, assault course, bungee-run, climbing wall, swings, slides and trampolines. Restaurant.

Yes

Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7EW, 
Tel 01736 788662
www.geevor.com

Pan for gold at Geevor Tin Mine. See how tin mining  took place. Walk through narrow tunnels with a guide who brings to life the conditions of the miners who worked deep underground and far below the sea. Educational visits. Cafe and shop.

Yes, in parts on surface.
Call for details

Super Camps, Tel 01235 832222
www.supercamps.co.uk 
Holiday Camps for kids from 4 to 14. Super Camps is one of the UK's largest providers of activity day camps. Run in all school holidays with over 50 activities to choose from!

call to check 

Big Dunks Paintball & Outdoor Laser Tag,  Trevilley Farm, Delabole, Nr. Wadebridge, PL33 9EU
Tel: 01840 211 460

www.bigdunkspaintball.co.uk 
Paintball and Laser tag games for ages 8 and above at a purpose built UKPSF Accredited 20 acre site with 7 big game zones, prices from £10 per player

Yes, parts

Lakefield Equestrian Centre, Lower Pendavey Farm, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9TX, 
Tel 01840 213279
Horse riding for all including beginners, farm rides and country hacks.

Yes but no hoist, carers can lift children onto horses

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