This region has a wealth of visitor centres, attractions and theme parks which children and adults alike will find exciting and informative.

Blue Reef Aquarium will amaze you with local marine species from the Cornish coast to hundreds of tropical species in the gigantic ocean display complete with underwater tunnel. Fresh Water Turtle displays with alligator snapping turtles, mud turtles, fly-river turtles and mata mata turtles.

Brocklands Adventure Park Supa Karts, Bumper Boats, Archery, Swings, Aerial Slide,  Wildlife Walk & Pond, Steam Railway, Paddle Boats, Racing Cars, Pony Rides, Play Area, Roller Racers,  Outdoor Assault Course and Undercover Playland .

Dairyland Farmworld Dairyland Farm World has been a favourite with families for over 30 years, Dairyland Farmworld is a working diary farm with plenty of play areas such as the ‘Bull Pen, a huge undercover play area with climbing nets and ball pools. There ia a Heritage Centre, a Tractor House & Smithy, a Milking Parlour and a Nature Trail through the valley with woodlands and lakes. Also, are pony and tractor rides. 

Lappa Valley Steam Railway The narrow gauge Lapp Valley Steam Railway at St Newlyn East, near Newquay runs on part of a railway trackbed originally opened as a mineral line between Newquay and East Wheal Rose in the mid-19th century. Later on, the line became part of a Great Western branch line which closed in the early 1960's but part of the track was reopened as a narrow gauge steam railway in 1974. 

Screech Owl Centre provides care and rehabilitation for wild sick and injured owls within Cornwall, and where possible ensures their safe release back to the wild when they are fully recovered, and if permanently disabled a comfortable home shall be provided in a suitable environment.

Newquay Zoo Newquay Zoo is set in lush sub-tropical gardens and is the home of many of the world's endangered species. It has earned a reputation as one of the best wildlife parks in the country - and one of the most exciting days out in the West-Country.

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