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Cornwall - Rainy days.

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Daphnesmate · 20/07/2019 12:47

Hi,

We are holidaying in Cornwall this year - 3 dcs ages teen to toddler. I'm looking for some suggestions please as to what to do if the rainy days arrive. Are there any decent play pools with wave machines/slides etc?

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Ricekrispie22 · 20/07/2019 12:49

Where abouts in Cornwall? It’s a big county!

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Daphnesmate · 20/07/2019 13:01

We don't mind travelling around a bit, I think we are fairly central.

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SpaceCadet4000 · 20/07/2019 13:30

We used to go to Ships & Castles leisure centre in Falmouth on rainy days- the pool has a big slide, lazy river, wave machine etc

Have you scheduled a visit to the Eden project?

Geevor Tin Mine can be interesting for a rainy day, it's way down west though.

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Daphnesmate · 20/07/2019 13:35

Thanks for those ideas spacecadet, swimming seems to be something that all three ages enjoy. Not scheduled a trip to the Eden project - we have been before but it is very expensive unless there are any discount tickets - will look into it though because they used to have activities for the children, I think.

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Notinlalaland · 20/07/2019 13:47

Maritime museum in Falmouth

To be honest it seldom rains for the whole day so you could sit out the rainy part and carry on with activities for rest of day.

Myshoesarenew · 20/07/2019 13:49

Just chase the sunshine - it’s always sunny somewhere in Cornwall! Where are you staying? Can give you more options then

longearedbat · 20/07/2019 13:53

Well if you're anywhere near Charlestown there is a shipwreck museum there which I found fascinating. Was a long time ago though.Charlestown is interesting on its own.

Evilmorty · 20/07/2019 13:55

Following because I need to know this too! We are at Rock.

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Daphnesmate · 20/07/2019 14:00

We are a bit further South than you Evilmorty, don't want to say exactly where as it might be outing.

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MonstranceClock · 20/07/2019 14:04

Don't let the rain stop you doing anything. I've never changed my plans because of rain, just wear appropriate clothing. Going indoors in Cornwall in the summer holidays will be hell.

Kernowgal · 20/07/2019 14:09

Waterworld at Newquay has a fun pool, there's also Oasis at Hendra but it will be heaving. And like someone said upthread, it rarely rains all day.

Eden on a wet day can be insanely busy, because everyone has the same idea. If you do go, get there ahead of opening time so you're through the doors when it opens, and do the biomes first. If you book in advance you can get a bit of money off.

mbb1 · 20/07/2019 14:10

Do not go the Eden project on a rainy day because every other tourist in Cornwall will have done the same thing. So hours queuing to get in and then hours queuing for everything once you are in.

BelindasGleeTeam · 20/07/2019 14:14

I tend to find swimming pool is the way to go, or a good old cinema trip!!

It can be a welcome pause in a busy week of outings.

PhannyMcNee · 20/07/2019 14:15

Falmouth will be rammed on a rainy day thanks to Maritime Museum and Ships&Castles.

Agree with PP that if you can dress for it you’re better going to the more sheltered outdoor attractions as they’ll be quiet! And it’s true that swapping coasts can see completely different weather.

Telegraph museum at Porthcurnow is a good visit and Lost Gardens of Heligan is expensive but one of my favourite places to go, along with St Michaels Mount. Neither are great in torrential rain and wind but ok if it’s mizzley.

BelindasGleeTeam · 20/07/2019 14:19

Otherwise there's the aquarium at Newquay.

We had a cracking I door day at the Milky Way but that's right up by Bude so a bit of a trek unless you're up that end of the county

ChinookPilotsGoVertical · 20/07/2019 15:02

Daphnesmate
There are hundreds of thousands of people in Cornwall, even before you English arrive. Your location is not outing unless you are in witness protection. Nobody can advise you unless we know roughly where you are.

CrispbuttyNo1 · 20/07/2019 15:03

Dingles fairground is great fun. And indoors.

ChinookPilotsGoVertical · 20/07/2019 15:11

Truro Cathedral & Museum
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth,
Cornish Gold Centre, Tolgus,
Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool,
St Austell indoor market.

Myshoesarenew · 20/07/2019 16:38

@ChinookPilotsGoVertical Grin my thoughts too about location. OP - it really would be more helpful if you could give even a rough location.

Trebah garden is lovely and would be great in all but torrential rain. If you have a NT membership then there are loads of great NT properties - it’s actually worth joining the NT for a Cornwall holiday, especially if the weather is so-so.

sueelleker · 20/07/2019 19:15

www.poldarkmine.org.uk/

Kez200 · 20/07/2019 19:47

NT is good. Its about a 2 hour drive from border to Lands End. We need a location! Also, if you are close to Looe, Plymouth is an option. Life Centre. Marine Aquarium. Large Cinema complex. Theatre and Pavilions. NT Saltram, Antony, Buckfast Abbey and Cotehele. Or undercover shopping at Drakes Circus

You wont want to visit Plymouth if you are down west though!

NT membership is pretty good in Cornwall weve had it for years.

Kenworthington · 20/07/2019 19:48

Bodmin jail is both hilarious and scary all at once

littlemeitslyn · 20/07/2019 19:49

'Outing ' !!! Who gives a s**t !!!

Cornishmum00 · 20/07/2019 19:51

Several trampoline parks about

MilesJuppIsMyBitch · 20/07/2019 19:56

My kids really enjoyed the pirate experience in Newquay. There's an extra scary but that younger ones can bypass.

Then there's Newquay aquarium, which is lovely.