Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Cornwall, England

May 21, 2022 Milan Banda

Cornwall is the extreme southwestern peninsula of England. It has the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain and it is one of the sunniest areas in the UK. With picturesque villages, Celtic ruins, light blue waters, gardens and parks and unique architecture it certainly is among the most scenic areas of England. Home of many events and festivals and the land of Cornish pasty, it is definitely worth visiting.
Restaurants in Cornwall

1. Skinner's Brewery

Newham Road Riverside, Truro TR1 2DP England +44 1872 271885 [email protected] http://www.skinnersbrewery.com/
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5.0 based on 215 reviews

Skinner's Brewery

Reviewed By llahxela

Absolutely phenomenal value for money and wonderful way to spend a few hours. We visited the brewery on a rainy Tuesday with very little expectation and were delighted to find a warm and friendly staff to greet us with a pint awaiting. The quality of the beer is beyond reproach and both the tour guide Louise (the daughter of the CEO no less) and the barman, Jason were flawless. By far the best value for money of any distillery or brewery tour I have ever done. Cannot recommend enough.

2. Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre

Feadon Lane Portreath, Redruth TR16 4PE England +44 1209 844136 [email protected] http://www.gwelanmor.com/wildlife
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5.0 based on 251 reviews

Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre

Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre at Gwel an Mor offers a wealth of wildlife experiences, nature trails, falconry, night walks and rock pooling. Come and visit us - you can meet our reindeer, hand feed foxes, fly owls and birds of prey, and stroke lots of other furry friends. We are passionate about sustainability and the environment. We carry out recycling, energy conservation and community support, and believe that offering engaging wildlife activities for young people creates an awareness of man’s impact on the environment. We support the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and hold a David Bellamy Conservation Award.

Reviewed By amy_henwood91

We took part in the ‘Meet the animals’ wildlife experience at Feadon farm which was great, the team really knew there stuff and it was really interesting learning about the rescues and animal facts. Loved meeting all the animals, great for kids and adults as everyone gets a chance to get stuck in! Highly recommend and will be back to take part in another experience soon! ????

3. Kidz R Us

Lower Stennack St Ives Theatre, St Ives TR26 1QG England +44 1736 797007 [email protected] http://www.kidzrus.net
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5.0 based on 466 reviews

Kidz R Us

Kidz R Us is an extraordinary youth theatre group, working with around 100 young people a year, aged seven and up. A not-for-profit arts charity, we aim to encourage the participation of young people in the performing arts and behind-the-scenes crafts, both for their own personal development and the benefit of the wider community. Production standards are high and since being formed in 1994, we have produced over 70 shows and won numerous awards. Kidz R Us was a finalist in the Best Arts Project category of the 2010 National Lottery Awards and is a recipient of the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Our Artistic Director, Phil Barnett, was awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2012, and we are honoured to have Sir Tim Rice as our Patron.

Reviewed By Crowytoes

Went to see Sleeping beauty.. Fantastic performance, staff amazing and so so helpful. A great venue and good disabled accessibility which we needed

4. Cornwall's Regimental Museum

Castle Canyke Road The Keep, Victoria Barracks, Bodmin PL31 1EG England +44 1208 72810 [email protected] http://cornwalls-regimentalmuseum.org
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5.0 based on 152 reviews

Cornwall's Regimental Museum

Explore one of Bodmin’s most imposing historic buildings, Bodmin Keep. Discover a warm welcome at Cornwall’s Regimental Museum, a fun and friendly attraction, suitable for all the family. Open 7 days a week during school holidays. Situated close to Bodmin & Wenford Railway, we house one of the finest military collections in the South West. Our displays include uniforms through the ages, paintings and decorative arts, superb medals, an outstanding collection of weaponry and a few surprises! Join us for one of our many events, or just come along to browse our collection. While you're here why not have a go at our museum quiz, or give the bugle a go! ENTRANCE RATES 2018 All paid entry includes an annual pass, including adults, children, family passes and railway discounts. • Adults – £6 • Ages 6 – 16 years – £2 • Ages 5 and under – FREE • Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children): £15 • Dogs – FREE. We are proud to be a dog friendly attraction and dogs are welcome

Reviewed By Hunrosa2019 - Truro, United Kingdom

Following the loss of our dog yesterday, we decided (my partner & I) to keep busy. We wanted to stay local and this military Museum was on the to do list. The museum is dog friendly including all the internal rooms which i found welcoming. The museum itself is set across two floors and has a wonderful military war timeline the exhibitions and items on display were of great quality and such a vast array of memorabilia. There is an entire floor of historical military weapons and of medals Including the Victoria Cross of which all the present and on display. I was surprised to find for half term (I have no children so I was not aware!) That the museum was free of charge for entry!! I was a little disappointed at this especially as £6 per person (adult) was such a minimum entrance fee for such a fascinating and beautiful collection in a real Army Barracks. However we did make some donations and purchased a couple of items out of the shop. (However even if the museum only charged £1 per person as a promotion- it was incredibly busy yesterday and they could’ve made little bit of money, anyway I’m not the CEO or business manager!!) I must add, the lady who was working on the entrance/shop was incredibly friendly, heartwarming, informative and very helpful. Randomly, on leaving the museum my dog needed the toilet! I had her deposit in a little bag. I did search the entire external grounds for a bin and couldn’t find one. However on stopping a member of staff they didn’t hesitate to take this bag of doggy deposit from me to dispose of it on my behalf. I found the very grateful and such a nice gesture. They also have an antique shop of books which sells simple refreshments on a honesty box service, I really liked the fact that wonderful drinks and flavours were on offer and not just Pepsi et cetera. We spent several hours throughout the museum however my only tiny tiny criticism would be, ensure there is a notice/sign saying this way to 2nd floor as we completely missed this entrance/staircase and only on returning to the lovely lady she commented on both floors and we realised we had still another floor to visit! Overall, I will absolutely be visiting this museum again. We were due to also visit the town Museum yesterday however spent the entire day simply enjoying, learning and invoking memories of my service time within this museum. It’s a must visit place!!! 10/10.

5. Falmouth Lifeboat

Tinners Walk, Falmouth TR11 3XZ England +44 1326 210844 http://www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 153 reviews

Falmouth Lifeboat

Falmouth Lifeboat Station is one of a number of stations around the coast designated as an 'Explore Station'. This means that the station is open to visitors for most of the year, subject always to operational requirements. A team of volunteers provide free guided tours of the station's B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat and Severn class all-weather lifeboat. There is no need to book, just go into the lifeboat shop attached to the station. Group visits can be booked in advance. Please visit the station website for more information.

6. Museum of Cornish Life, Helston

Helston Folk Museum Market Place Market Place, Helston TR13 8TH England +44 1326 564027 [email protected] http://museumofcornishlife.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 218 reviews

Museum of Cornish Life, Helston

Explore 19th and 20th century Cornish culture and industry in the heart of Helston. Browse our spectacular collections housed in Helston's historic market buildings - much bigger than it looks from the outside! Explore the way our grandparents and parents lived and wonder at the way things were done only a few years ago. "A Treasure Trove of Memories and Curiosities!"

Reviewed By trazza22

Brilliant and free! My 7 year old loved the pumpkin quiz and the toy section. The wedding dresses and old medicines were also great. We had a lovely morning looking around and the staff were lovely and friendly too. A huge plus was that it is dog friendly.

7. Padstow Brewing Company

Trecerus Industrial Estate The Brewery, 4A, Padstow PL28 8RW England +44 1841 532169 [email protected] http://www.padstowbrewing.co.uk
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5.0 based on 150 reviews

Padstow Brewing Company

Independent Craft Brewery selling our own award-winning beers in bottle, mini-keg and cask. Shop and bar available all day. Tours and Brew Day experiences available by appointment.

Reviewed By 243neily

A great guided tour of the brewery, with many beer tastings along the way. From history of how the Brewery started and an great process walk through for how beer is produced - ingredients, process steps and packaging. A lot going on in a small space, but most importantly the beers are great. Great value for £25 per head, with a nice gift pack of two beers and a glass. Staying in Padstow for a long weekend, we were also able to buy a Firkin for a lot more beers later !! Highly recommend this tour in a great part of Cornwall.

8. Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre

Aero Hub 2, Newquay TR8 4JN England +44 1637 861962 http://www.cornwallaviationhc.co.uk
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5.0 based on 616 reviews

Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre

A great family tourist attraction. Informative - and interesting aviation heritage and activity museum. Ideal for young and old. Indoor and outdoor exhibits. Sit inside the cockpits of some fantastic aircraft...

Reviewed By glyn84 - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Excellent place to spend a few hours looking at the aviation exhibition with very knowledgeable and friendly volunteers to explain the aircraft, even able to sit in the cockpits of quite a few even an amazing cold war Lightning to see .

9. Lanhydrock House and Garden

Bodmin PL30 5AD England +44 1208 265950 lanhydrock@national trust.org.uk http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock/features/delve-into-the-history-of-lanhydrock
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4.5 based on 3,035 reviews

Lanhydrock House and Garden

This 19th-century high-Victorian country house is one of the most fascinating in England. Colourful gardens, riverside walks and family friendly cycle trails.

Reviewed By pgould87 - Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom

Keep coming back we love visiting been many times staff are so friendly even our youngest managed to catch a ride back up on the electric buggy car lol cheeky devil definitely worth visiting so much to see beautiful house and gardens

10. Pirate's Quest

22 St. Michaels Road, Newquay TR7 1RA England +44 1637 873379 [email protected] http://www.piratesquest.co.uk
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4.5 based on 551 reviews

Pirate's Quest

Book online now to guarantee date an entry time of your choice. Pirate’s Quest, Newquay is an immersive walk-through experience which combines talented theatrical actors, amazing special effects, and detailed 360⁰ sets in an authentic, atmospheric adventure. A LIVE Pirate Guide will lead you through realistic scenes on an hour-long voyage into the history of piracy. Be transported to the 1700’s and learn about the REAL Caribbean Pirates! A real LIVE Pirate will help you escape a shipwreck then lead you through the mystical caves and murky streets of eighteenth century Cornwall to the crew’s recruitment base; Blackbeard’s Tavern. Eventually you’ll arrive at the Captain’s Ship, ready to set sail to the Caribbean. Feel, hear, smell, and see Cornwall’s intriguing legends and exciting history in an adventure the whole family can enjoy together.

Reviewed By Z8553QOdaves

Took my 4.5 year old daughter, we were led around by Redbeard and another whose name I didn't get (sorry!). Well worth the drive to Newquay - well told stories and information about the history of pirates in Cornwall and around the region, and a lot of fun to boot. Even the scary bit was fun - my daughter was scared but hasn't stopped talking excitedly about it since! One word of caution - it's definitely more of a storytelling show than a "museum" or similar, but that doesn't detract from how much fun it is with kids. Thumbs up!

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