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Family in Cornwall
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Bodmin & Wenford Railway
The Bodmin & Wenford Railway is a Standard Gauge Railway that operates mainly steam locomotives in the Duchy of Cornwall.
Enjoy a 13 mile round trip on this steeply graded line through the beautiful countryside. The main station on the line is at Bodmin General. Boscarne Junction provides a direct link with the Camel Trail (bicycles can be taken on the train). Bodmin Parkway station is on the main rail ...
www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk
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Godrevy
Godrevy is a locality in far west Cornwall with high cliffs, sheltered coves and sandy beaches. With The National Trust owning all of the land from Godrevy to Navax Point there are plenty of walks where seals, guillemots, razorbills and fulmars are a common sight.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-godrevy
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The Eden Project
It hardly needs any introduction…This global garden with its iconic Biomes is home to millions of plants and flowers reflecting the diversity of our planet. Marvel at the largest greenhouse in the world, see internationally-acclaimed architecture and art inspired by nature, or go to a gig at the renowned Eden Sessions. Children can learn about humans' complex relationship with nature in The Core interactive education centre or go free-range and explore trails, hideaways and sandpits. A wide range of cafes and restaurants provide delicious, responsibly-resourced refuelling stops and the shop is crammed full of interesting gift and souvenir ideas. An organic project that just keeps on growing, a visit to The Eden Project is an awe-inspiring experience.
www.edenproject.com
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Roskilly's
Taste life on a working organic Cornish farm. Walk the ponds, feed the ducks, watch the cows being milked and then indulge with some of the best ice cream in the county.
www.roskillys.co.uk
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Trevaskis Farm
Set in 28 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, Trevaskis Farm has an abundance of fruit and veggies to pick whatever the weather (lots of the crops grow under cover). There's also a restaurant serving nice big healthy portions; their recipes will inspire you with ideas for turning your hand-plucked fruit into mouthwatering treats. Pick up some organic goodies from the well-stocked farm shop before going home to cook up a storm.
www.trevaskisfarm.co.uk
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Bodmin Jail
Gruesome entertainment in a spookily atmospheric place. See the gallows, or dare to take the ghost walk and spend the night in the jail - not for the faint hearted! As featured on ITV's 'Most Haunted'.
www.bodminjail.org
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Cornish Camels
The eight bactrian camels at Rosuick Farm are free to visit and are available for camel treks. There is also an organic cafe, farm shop and a gift shop with local crafts and children's toys. Tractor rides also available. Look out for the peacocks!
cornishcamels.com
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Land's End Attractions
This iconic spot on the map is home to a theme park with all kinds of interactive displays and exhibitions, a farm where visitors can feed the animals and a small shopping village, but many people come simply to gaze out to sea from this dramatic, rocky piece of coastline.
www.landsend-landmark.co.uk
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Stithians Lake
Its reputation as one of the windiest inland waters in England makes this a popular spot for windsurfers and sailors. The Angling and Watersports Centre also offers canoeing and rowing lessons as well as fly fishing permits. There's plenty to do off the water too, with a children's play ship, bird watching, walks and a family-friendly cycle trail.
www.swlakestrust.org.uk
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Newquay Zoo
From African lions to zebras, Cornwall’s award-winning zoo is home to over 300 animals. There's plenty to do, with daily feeding times and talks, a play area, maze, picnic spots, a cafe and, in summer, bbq's by the lake. Young animal lovers can sign up to be a junior zookeeper for the day.
www.newquayzoo.org.uk
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Kidzworld
Indoor fun for young children, with a wide range of activities, including mega slides, giant tubes, ballponds, death slide, crushers, a fireman’s pole and more. There are themed party rooms for birthday parties including a Jurassic room, Toon room, Intergalactic room and Fairyland.
www.kidzworldcornwall.co.uk
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Camel Valley Vineyard
For over 15 years Camel Vallley have been producing world-class award-winning wines produced with respect for traditional vineyard practices. The beautiful location of the vineyard is key to its success. After enjoying a tour of the vineyard why not savour a glass of wine whilst drinking in the view of the slopes down to the river from the terrace.
www.camelvalley.com
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Melinsey Mill
Medieval water mill set deep in a wooded valley. There is a small mill museum, craft shop and very popular cafe famed for its light lunches and delicious home-made pastries and cakes. The water wheel (cast by Harris & Polmear of the City Foundry, Truro in 1882) is working and you can sit and watch the ducks and other wildlife around the picnic tables under the trees.
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Perranporth Boating Lake and Surrounds
The boating lake, with swans, cygnets, ducks and ducklings to feed, sits in a newly-renovated park next to the Bowling Club (open to non members), playing field, tennis courts, children's playarea and the Railway Walk in memorial to Donald Healey (famous for the Austin Healey and Sprite sports cars).
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Treasure Park
This themed shopping park, with goldsmiths, silver workers and pearl crafts on display, makes for a good rainy day outing for the family. There are hands-on activities like panning for gold to entertain the little ones, a '4D cinema', swing boats and a crazy golf course.
www.treasureparks.com
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 | Geography has bestowed a unique character upon Cornwall - there is just something special about being at the end of the line. Wide sandy beaches, tiny coves, moors, tree-lined estuaries, towering cliffs, with so much variety you're spoilt for choice. |
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