Stormy days and sunshine, Cornwall can offer it all from the lazy hazy days of summer spent on the beach having fun or walking the coastal paths enjoying the amazing scenic views. But what about those rainy days? Here we are offering a few ideas of what can be enjoyed within the local area of Chy An Gwedhen.
Museum of Cornish Life – Helston
If you are interested in the cultural history of Cornwall then this is ideal for you. All undercover and gives you a full insight of the history of Cornwall. The collection in the museum began in 1937 through the Old Cornwall Society and was displayed at points in the Guildhall. It opened as a museum, in the current building, in 1949. It is full of curios and there are play areas for children, but best of all it is free to enter.
Address: Helston Museum, Market Place, Helston. TR13 8TH
Website: https://museumofcornishlife.co.uk
Paradise Park – Hayle
Love animals and birds or just having fun in the jungle barn then this is an ideal place to visit. With over 130 different species of birds over 1200 different birds in total from Humboldt Penguins, stunning Macaws and Eagles. You can also learn how the Cornish Chough has been reintroduced to Cornwall after nearly becoming extinct. There are also Red Pandas, Otters, Red Squirrels and a petting zoo to get up close and personal to the little animals. They also have a stunning free flying bird show in the afternoon. (Weather permitting).
See our visit to Paradise park here
Address: Paradise Park, 16 Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HB
For Sat Nav directions please use TR27 4HY
Website : https://paradisepark.org.uk
Geevor Tin Mine
How about following in the footsteps of the Cornish Miners, here is your opportunity, don your hard hat and go underground. Geevor is a real Cornish Tin Mine with little change from when it closed in 1990. You can talk to tour guides and learn about their time as a miner, whilst exploring the mine and have hands-on experience in the hard rock museum.
Address: Geevor Tin Mine Museum, Pendeen,Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7EW
Website: https://geevor.com/
Flambards Theme Park
Fancy a day enjoy the theme park then Flambards is an ideal choice being the biggest theme park in Cornwall. You can experience thrilling rides like the Hornet Roller Coaster or the Colorado Log Flume. As well as immersive indoor attractions by stepping back to the cobbled streets of the Victorian village and the Pioneers of Flight.
Address: Flambards, Clodgey Lane, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0QA
Website: https://www.flambards.co.uk
Eureka Escape
If you fancy something challenging then why not try the Eureka Escape Rooms in Penzance, here you can test your powers of solving the clues to escape. A fully immersive adventure for 2 to 7 players you have 60 minutes to escape and is suitable for experienced players and someone looking for something new.
Address: The Basement, The Old Telephone Exchange, 44 New Street, Penzance TR18 2LZ
Website: https://escaperoomscornwall.com/
Country Skittles – Hayle
Set in beautiful surroundings Country Skittles is the perfect family entertainment centre with automated skittle alleys and wonderful food. So why not combine the two and also enjoy family board games whilst waiting for your food, as well as this there is Air Hockey, Giant Draughts Board and Pool tables.
Address: Townshend, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6ER
Website: https://countryskittles.com/
Guys Butterfly House
A private wonderful house near Penzance is an ideal place to learn about these amazing creatures from egg to butterfly. Here, you’ll find hundreds of beautiful butterflies from all over the world, fluttering freely around you.
With so many different species to see ranging from South America, Asia and Africa.
Address: Equus Solutions St Hilary penzance, TR20 9DQ
Website: https://www.guysbutterflyhouse.com/
This is just a small selection of ways to keep you dry and entertained during your stay but you will find many other things to do from visiting local towns or villages to art galleries with artists in abundance in Cornwall. We hope these will give you a few ideas of fun ways to fill your days.
