Family Activities in Cornwall
Family Things To Do Near Globe Vale
Cornwall has always been one of the best places in Britain to bring the family, and if you’re staying with the family at Globe Vale you are right in the middle of it.
The park sits just off the A30 near Redruth, which puts the north coast beaches, the Mineral Tramways cycle trails, and some of Cornwall’s most-loved family attractions all within easy reach. Whether you are planning a full-day adventure or just a relaxed morning out, there is always something the whole family can enjoy.
Family Days Out and Adventure Parks
Cornwall has a brilliant range of family attractions that keep children entertained whatever the weather and whatever their age. Paradise Park in Hayle is just 15 minutes from Globe Vale and is a favourite with younger children. Cornwall Gold is just five minutes away and offers a great range of indoor and outdoor fun.
The Eden Project is around 40 minutes away and offers an experience that is genuinely educational as well as spectacular, there’s also the Seal Sanctuary and Lappa Valley Steam Railway all within easy reach too.
Scroll down for links to the attractions of find out more in our family fun in Cornwall blog.
Nearby Beaches the Whole Family Will Love
The north Cornish coast is one of the best bits about staying at Globe Vale.
Portreath is the closest beach to the park, just a short drive away, and its sheltered harbour beach is ideal for families with toddlers and younger children.
Porthtowan has a broad sandy beach with rockpools at low tide that keep children busy for hours.
Perranporth, with its three miles of golden sand, is a favourite with older children and teenagers who want to get in the water, and surf lessons are available there for all abilities and ages.
Family Cycling on the Mineral Tramways
One of the easiest family days out from Globe Vale costs very little and involves nothing more than getting on your bikes.
The Mineral Tramways Coast to Coast Trail runs right alongside the park, following 11 miles of largely traffic-free paths from Portreath on the north coast all the way to Devoran in the south. The trail is flat, well-surfaced and suitable for children who are confident on bikes, tandem bicycles or towed children’s carts.
Bike hire is available locally if you have not brought your own. The wider Mineral Tramways network has over 37 miles of trails to explore across several days.
Walking and Wildlife for Families
Cornwall is proper walking country, and there are routes to suit families at every stage, from pushchair-friendly to longer countryside romps.
The area around Globe Vale is abundant in wildlife, and the lanes and trails directly around the park are a lovely starting point for a morning walk. Birdwatching, rock pooling and exploring the hedgerows are a great way fro kids to learn more about our natural surroundings.
If you are heading out with young children for the first time, our guide to camping and exploring with kids has some useful tips for making the most of your days out.
Cornwall's History Brought to Life
Some of the area around Globe Vale is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the history here is genuinely interesting for curious children.
Engine houses dot the hillsides and the Mineral Tramways trace the routes of old ore-carrying railways, with information points that bring Cornish mining to life in a family-friendly way.
Tintagel Castle, St Michael’s Mount and Lanhydrock House are also within comfortable driving distance for a bigger day out. Our guide to Cornwall’s most fascinating historical wonders is full of ideas for a brilliant day out.
Nearby Attractions
Eden Project
30 minutes from Globe Vale Holiday Park
Paradise Park
15 minutes from Globe Vale Holiday Park
National Maritime Museum
30 minutes from Globe Vale Holiday Park
Land's End Cornwall
40 minutes from Globe Vale Holiday Park
Sea Life Trust Cornish Seal Sanctuary
45 minutes from Globe Vale Holiday Park
Screech Owl Wildlife Park
30 minutes from Globe Vale Holiday Park
Lappa Valley
30 minutes from Globe Vale Holiday Park
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