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Activities they'll love

Cornwall is a true kids playground for littles of all ages and over our years of living and playing right here on the peninsula, we think we’ve found the very best ways for you to spend a fun family day together. Explore some of our favourites here and let us know what you try!

October calling! What’s on for families in Cornwall

There's a cracking array of family activities in Cornwall this autumn! Here's our curated guide to what's on within half an hour's drive of the farm.

Autumn-Winter Family Breaks in Cornwall

Cornwall offers milder autumns and winters (thanks to its maritime climate) as well as space and new experiences. We have LOTS of ideas to fill your autumn and winter holidays with.

Crabbing in Cornwall

It’s a brilliant activity for toddlers, preschoolers, older children - even babies enjoy a peer down at catch. Obviously you need to supervise younger children closely to avoid any unseasonable dips! It’s something we’re often asked about by our guests, so here’s our advice on the practicalities of the matter.

Top ten toddler activities in Cornwall

Enriching outdoor experiences, hands-on learning… & ICE CREAM! Within 15 minutes drive of Tredethick.

What will I love about our family holiday?

Pool, animals, balance bike track, playpark, yarda yarda. But what can YOU look forward to? (aside from happy children). Here's our choice of parental perks to anticipate.

Winter beaches in Cornwall for families

Our winter beach excursions often begin with uncertainty over what to do on the beach and how it will feel, but gradually ideas and activities unfurl. Each trip becoming as unique as the terrain, tides and weather of the day.

Family wildlife fun in Cornwall

Here's five of our favourite wildlife watching opportunities in Cornwall.

Super six family trips for June in Cornwall

June is my favourite month in Cornwall. It's glorious. Tumbling bluebells, campion and stitchwort in the hedgerow, decent weather (fingers crossed) and the coastline pretty much reserved for you.

Top ten Tredethick activities for rainy days

We know it’s hard to believe, but even in Cornwall the weather can turn a little soggy... but don’t worry even if it's wet there’s still plenty of fun to be had from swimming in our beautiful indoor pool to feeding our friendly farm animals, playing in the soft play room and the indoor play barn or enjoying our play park with swings, slides and fun playground equipment.

A child-friendly North Cornwall walk

Recently we’ve taken an easier path - bribery. Enthusing about hot chocolate, coke and shell-on prawns in a quiet, tempting voice is remarkably effective. The stunning 1.5 mile, level walk from Daymer Bay from the Cracking Crab cafe in Polzeath is the latest jewel in our clutch of please-everyone outings.

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