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Attractions in Cornwall

Our 5* Cornwall holiday park is situated just minutes from the vibrant resort of Newquay, which is home to miles of world famous sandy beaches and top attractions.

With so many award-winning attractions, suitable for everyone, you’ll never be stuck for things to do during your stay with us. Read our guide to just a few of our favourites!

You can also find a whole host of great ideas for your holiday on our blog.

The Lobster Hatchery

This award-winning visitor centre is situated next to the beautiful Padstow estuary. Here you can see marine conservation on in action, and get up close with rarely seen lobster babies, pregnant lobster mamas, giant lobsters and other weird and wonderful coastal creatures.

Learn about how the Lobster Hatchery works with the local fishing community at this unique family attraction.

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Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm

Barrels of fun for all the family all year round, with experiences and tours, cream teas, farm animals, drinks tasting and vintage tractor rides.

Experiences at Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm offer cyder & spirit lovers the opportunity to learn how we go from pip to pour across our range of famous cyders and spirits.

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Fistral Beach Surf School

Ride the waves at Fistral Beach! Just a mile and a half from Hendra Holiday Park. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, Fistral Beach Surf School offers top-notch coaching at one of the UK’s most iconic surf spots. 🏄‍♂️ Coasteering also available!

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Camel Creek

Discover a world of excitement at Camel Creek Family Adventure Park; experience fantastic family rides, incredible animal encounters, and indoor play – the perfect combination for an unforgettable visit!  With plenty new to do, we are Cornwall’s ultimate day trip! Less than a half an hours drive from Hendra Holiday Park.

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The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Visit this famous garden, rediscovered in the 1990s, after being ‘lost’ since World War One, this huge estate has over 200 acres to explore. There’s a range of gardens, from pleasure gardens, productive gardens, and a jungle, with its own Burmese rope bridge.

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Lappa Valley

Cornwall’s secret world of play and trains, taking you on a nostalgic steam ride into a hidden valley with play areas and indoor and outdoor play. With a boating lake, play parks, great scenery and seasonal events, this is the perfect attraction to please the whole family. Only a short drive from Hendra Holiday Park.

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What our Guests Say about these attractions...

Lappa Valley:

“One of our favourite places. My kids are 5 and 7 and love it there.”

“Love Lappa valley, lovely day out.”

“Great for Train lovers, young and old, with so much to do!”

Camel Creek

“I took a 5 year old and a 12 year old last Friday to Camel Creek and they both loved it.”

“Suited our varied ages of children. A great day out.”

“Fab place, always a favourite for our boys.”

Lost Gardens of Heligan

“We loved Lost Gardens of Heligan!”

“Gardens are beautiful and their food in wonderful!”

“The history of the gardens is very interesting. Great for kids of all ages.”

National Lobster Hatchery

“My son loved seeing the lobsters and learning all the fun facts!”

“Really liked seeing this on a trip to Padstow: unique.”

Healeys Cyder Farm

“They have animals there a tractor ride, jams, chutney and around 40 great samples of cider: have as many or as little as you like. Lovely restaurant as well.”

“Our 9 Yr old enjoyed the animals and museum part with animated videos that shows how they used to make it with very old stone work. Kids loved the tasting of soft drinks too and jams too.”

Fistral Surf School

“Went for a beginner’s surfing lesson with my son. They really looked after him, and made things safe and fun. My son got it almost straight away, I would like to say the same, but I can’t! Highly recommend and great fun, even when it is raining!”

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A little further afield

If you feel like venturing outside the Newquay area then there’s some iconic attractions that you simply have to visit while out on you travels. Here’s just a few of our favourites…

Newquay Beaches Close to Hendra Holiday Park

Seven Beaches Close by to Hendra Holiday Park

📌Fistral Beach: Surfing capital, with great facilities, including restaurants and shops. It is dog-friendly, accessible, has parking, toilets and is lifeguarded.

📌Towan: Located in the centre of town, a family favourite. It is dog-friendly, accessible, has parking, toilets and is lifeguarded.

📌Great Western: Newquay’s original surfing beach with great waves and rock pools. It is dog-friendly, accessible, has parking, toilets and is lifeguarded.

📌Tolcarne: A pretty beach, clean, with great facilities and rock pools. It is not dog-friendly, but is accessible, has parking, toilets and is lifeguarded.

📌Porth: A family fun, extensive beach, great for paddle boarding.  It is not dog-friendly, but is accessible, has parking, toilets and is lifeguarded.

📌Lusty Glaze: This horseshoe shaped cove offers a secluded and peaceful setting, with exciting live music events held throughout the year. No dogs, and it is not accessible due to its many steps. There is parking, toilets and it is lifeguarded.

📌Crantock: An expansive beach at the mouth of Gannel Estuary. Access can be challenging, due to the sand dunes, it is dog friendly, lifeguarded, has parking and toilets.

More Cornwall Places

Cornwall Attractions and Landmarks…

📌Falmouth. An idyllic seaside town with multiple white beaches and sparkling blue seas. Falmouth’s maritime history is famous across the world, as it has been a port for sailors, merchant ships and pirates over the years! Explore the sandy beaches, high street with independent shops and pubs, take a trip to Pendennis Castle, or go on a boat trip to St Mawes!

📌St Michael’s Mount. This tidal island is off the coast of Marizon. Walk the causeway or go via boat. This unique place has a historic house and gardens.

📌 Kynance Cove and the Lizard. The most southerly point in England, this beautiful part of the Cornish coast is home to the the stunning Kynance Cove.

📌St Ives. A picturesque town, with art galleries, white sands and light blue seas.

📌Tintagel. Known for its famous castle, entwined with the history of King Arthur. Expect dramatic views and lots of myths and legends.

 

 

Looking for more ideas on things to do in Cornwall? Read our blogs below!

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