Sandymouth Bay is on the North Cornwall coast and you’ll find lots to see and do in the area.

Outdoor attractions

The Lost Gardens of Heligan http://www.heligan.com/

Award winning restored gardens near Mevagissey.

Lundy Island http://www.lundyisland.co.uk/

Take a ten mile cruise from Ilfracombe or Bideford to Lundy Island, home to puffins, black rabbits and native ponies. The island has a Medieval castle, smugglers’ cave, pirate heritage, three lighthouses and breathtaking coastal views.

Tamar Lakes http://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/tamar-lakes

Two beautiful lakes near Bude that offer watersports such as sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking with lessons and equipment hire.

History and Culture

Bodmin Jail www.bodminjail.org

For a gruesome and scary day out visit Bodmin Jail and experience the life of an 18th century prisoner. See the execution pit, stocks and underground cells, and even the infamous Beast of Bodmin behind bars!

Clovelly http://www.clovelly.co.uk/

The timeless village of Clovelly has steep cobbled streets and pretty white cottages leading to the tiny 14th century harbour.

Tintagel Castle http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/tintagel-castle/

Set on the windswept cliffs of North Cornwall, Tintagel Castle is 13th century ruin, believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur. Merlin’s Cave is accessible on the beach below at low tide.

Leisure

The Big Sheep – Nr Bideford http://www.thebigsheep.co.uk/

A sheep themed attraction where you can learn about horse whispering, watch a sheep dog in action and even place your bets on a sheep race. There is lots to see and do both indoors and out.

Blue Reef Aquarium http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/newquay.htm

See the rays, pufferfish, turtles and octopus at Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium.

Crealy http://www.crealy.co.uk/

Theme park near Newquay offering a log flume, roller coasters, a large indoor and outdoor playzone and animals. 

Eden Project http://www.edenproject.com/

This unique giant greenhouse near St. Austell provides a home to plants from all over the world in its bio-domes.

Hidden Valley http://www.hiddenvalleypark.com/

This adventure park at Launceston offers a crystal maze type experience in beautiful surroundings.

The Milky Way http://themilkyway.co.uk/

Providing an action packed day out near Clovelly where you can ride Devon’s longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster, drive the Droid Destroyer dodgems and have hours of fun in the huge indoor adventure play area with death slides and ball pools.

Newquay Zoo http://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/

See hundreds of animals set in acres of sub-tropical gardens.

Screech Owl Sanctuary http://www.screechowlsanctuary.co.uk/

See a huge variety of owls and hawks, watch flying displays, meet the keepers or even book a day with the Falconer to learn more about the birds at this sanctuary near Goss Moor.

Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre http://www.tamarotters.co.uk/

Meet and feed the otters, see the deer and wallabies roaming in the woodland enclosure and visit the two lakes, waterfall and owl aviaries.

Trethorne Leisure Park http://www.trethorneleisure.com/

Offers indoor multi-play activities including ten pin bowling.