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North Cornwall is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations and it’s easy to see why.  The area has so much to offer, from stunning scenery and beautiful beaches to a host of activities and places to eat and drink.

The beaches offer unlimited fun, from swimming and paddling; to crabbing in the rockpools; scrambling over rocks, not forgetting the obligatory sandy picnics and ice-creams.

The Splash Leisure Pool in Bude is a large pool with flume and wave machine, and the beach-style shallow end is ideal for toddlers who want to splash and float about safely.  Next door to Splash is The Venue Bude which offers 4 levels of soft play in Playzone with slides, ball-pools and a separate toddlers area, a 10 lane ten pin bowling alley, café and bar.  The Venue provides another wet-weather refuge.

The Bude Haven Recreation Ground near The Castle Bude has a super crazy golf course and tennis courts and, if the weather is poor there are indoor games such as table tennis, squash and pool.

20 miles from Bude is Clovelly, where the cobbled, traffic-free, high street leads down to the world famous fishing village, famous for its donkeys, which traditionally carry goods up the hill.  A few miles further is The Milky Way which has lots to offer all ages but older children will love the rollercoaster and the birds of prey shows are fantastic.   The Big Sheep is a world famous all-weather attraction with masses of animals and even its own brewery!

Cornwall’s Crealy, south of Bude near Wadebridge, is another excellent day out with log-flumes, animals and heaps of indoor and outdoor play areas.

If you have railway lovers in your party the Bodmin and Wenford Railway is only thirty miles away and has special events throughout the year.  If you do decide to travel further, The Eden Project is a great day out for visitors of all ages and Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium are only 45 miles away.

For a day out which involves no entry fees at all visit the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac to soak up the history and enjoy the postcard-perfect set of TV’s Doc Martin series while the children run on the beach and explore the caves at low tide.  On the way back visit Trevathan Farm at St Endellion to buy St Endellion Brie, fresh local produce or sample the excellent cakes and ice cream.  The farm has strawberry picking in season and a lovely play park with animals, zip-slide and ride-on tractors in addition to the swings and sandpit.  Or sample or pick up some sparkling wine or cider from Camel Valley Vineyard near Bodmin.