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Why September is Perfect for Toddlers at Hendra

September is Officially Toddler’s Month at Hendra Holiday Park!

Toddler Holidays in Cornwall have just got even better as we celebrate little ones in a big way! This September we have dedicated a whole month to toddler fun. With kids’ eat free on park, earlier entertainment, as well as our indoor and outdoor play, indoor swimming pool and New Newquay Rocks Activity Centre with a 4-storey soft-play with dedicated toddler’s area! Toddlers will love Hendra Holiday Park, which means you will too!

Cornwall Holidays in September…

September is the perfect month for a holiday in Cornwall. The weather is (usually!) still good, the beaches and Cornwall is quieter, and the holiday prices are cheaper.

Hendra Holiday Park is close by to a range of fabulous beaches, just a mile and a half away from the Park.

Our Favourite Beaches and Places for Toddlers

📍Porth Beach – family-friendly, toilets nearby and ice cream shop, cafe and Beach Pub are all nearby, as well as toilets. Dog restrictions apply. Porth is a family favourite, parking available opposite the beach on the north side with good access.

📍Trenance Gardens – close by to Hendra, Trenance Gardens has a range of fun activities for children, from a park and small train ride, cafes, and a boating lake. Little ones will love feeding the ducks, and duck food can be purchased at the cafe opposite. The gardens have colourful displays and lots of greenery.

📍Fistral Beach – famed for its great surf, Fistral is also a good beach for little ones due to its good facilities nearby, such as restaurants, cafes, and bars, as well as the all important toilet facilities and car parking nearby.

📍Towan Beach – in the heart of Newquay, Towan Beach easily accessible from the town via a slope. Good facilities and the Blue Reef Aquarium overlooks the beach. A brilliant attractions for little ones.

More Attractions for Toddlers…Lappa Valley in Cornwall

🚂 Lappa Valley – Cornwall’s secret world of play and trains, Lappa Valley is about 15 minutes from Hendra in the car. An ideal attraction for little ones, with mini-ride vehicles, soft play, outside play, trails, peddle boats and of course lots of train rides! Book with Hendra and get an exclusive discount code.

🌿Explore Cornwall’s Eden Project: a magical garden attraction, with two biomes, a rainforest one and a Mediterranean one. The Eden Project is a place to run free, with interactive learning aids along the way, as well as a natural adventure play area, Nature’s Playground. Book with Hendra and get an exclusive discount code.

🦞Lobster Hatchery – located in Padstow, this is a great stop to see and learn about these fascinating creatures as well as conservation. Padstow is also a great place to visit for the day. Book with Hendra and get an exclusive discount code.

🐟Blue Reef Aquarium -in the heart of Newquay, overlooking Towan Beach, little eyes will be in awe of these underwater creatures, from tropical fish,  octopuses, jellyfish, seahorses, and the superb tunnel with blacktip reef sharks and turtles. Book with Hendra and get an exclusive discount code.

Newquay Rocks Activity Centre

Newquay Rocks Activity Centre is coming in summer 26, so it will be all up and running ready for your holiday! This indoor activity has 15 climbing walls, which we know isn’t so suitable for tots, but there’s also a 4 story soft-play with a dedicated toddler’s are. This provides excellent exploration opportunities! Grown-ups can sit back and enjoy freshly made coffee and easy bites at the coffee shop. As a Hendra guest, you get an exclusive discount!

Why Hendra Holiday Park for a Toddlers’ Holiday in Cornwall…

Hendra Holiday Park is a wonderful place to come with a toddler. We have a safe park, with a 5mph speed limit, as well as perfect play areas, from soft play to our Hendra Land Train which goes around the Park each day with our hippo mascots, Henry and Henrietta!

Here are some more reasons to plan your toddlers holiday in Cornwall:

🚂Hendra land train ride every morning with Henry and Henrietta, our hippo mascots.

🎭 Evening entertainment for younger children

🍽️ Kids Eat Free all month this September!

🛝Henry’s Soft Play for under 5s, with a dedicated under 2s zone

Make a Splash with us!

Oasis Indoor Fun Pool is the ultimate watery attraction in Cornwall. For your little ones, it is free for under 3s. Even though some of the attractions are off-limits, there’s plenty of splashy fun for little ones!

📍Baby and Toddler Pool – warmer than the main pool and featuring a ship wheel and friendly crab!

📍Under 5s slide – a little slide but big fun!

📍Friendly Frog – in the shallower area, this frog loves a visit.

📍Explore the other pool with our giant tap, jacuzzi seat and waterfall!

📍Little ones can ride on a grown-ups lap on the gentle green slide!

Please note the ratio for under 4s is 1 adult to 1 under 4.

Food and Drink for Toddlers at Hendra

Hendra Holiday Park has four eateries on the park. This includes the takeaway Fish and Chip Shop, Always Sundae ice cream shop as well as The Terrace Bar and Restaurant and The Beach House: Bar and Restaurant. The Terrace and The Beach House, have highchairs and a kids menu. What’s even better is kids’ eat free in September! See menus here.

Don’t Forget the Essentials!

And if you do forget them, we got you covered!

They may be little, but they need a lot! At Hendra, we have an onsite shop selling all those essentials for little ones, such as formula, baby food, nappies and wet wipes. There’s also an on-site laundrette, which we know may come in handy! Non-bio detergent is provided too.

A Home-From-Home

Enjoy all the comforts you need for a stress-free stay with little ones, with holiday homes designed to make travelling with toddlers simple. From space for travel cots in twin rooms to fully equipped kitchens for flexible mealtimes, everything is set up so you can keep familiar routines in place. Warm a bottle, prepare favourite meals, and settle in for relaxed evenings after a day of adventure—giving both you and your toddler the comfort of home, right here in Cornwall.

Ready to Stay with your Toddler this September?

A toddler holiday at Hendra is all about ease, comfort and making memories without the stress. With purpose-built play areas, family-friendly facilities and added extras like Toddler Month in September, everything is designed to help little ones thrive—and parents unwind too.

Ready to plan your toddler-friendly escape? Explore September stays and secure your Toddler Month break today.