toddler activities near padstow

[little h]

hello

We're off to cornwall next week...does anyone have any recommendations for toddler activities or trips? We're staying near padstow

Thanks

H

[Indiana]

We were there a few weeks ago with a range of babies and toddlers.

The steam train ride from Bodmin was exciting for them

Constantine Beach was great for the toddlers as sheltered and rock pools but also good surf for the adults

Port Isaac is also a lovely little port village to wonder around

Have fun!

[Ruffler]

Your toddler may be a bit young for this, but we always enjoy a bike ride on the Camel Trail when we stay near Padstow. It's a beautiful, traffic free stretch of disused railway stretching from Wadebridge to Bodmin. If you don't have your own bikes, there are several cycle hire places that have bikes with child trailers. http://www.padstowcyclehire.com/home.htm

[Indiana]

Good idea Ruffler

And you can stop at the Camel Vineyard on the trail - great English sparkling wine.

[guffaw]

Just back from a week near St Austell. Spotted Kidzworld nearby on the road towards Fowey which may suit a toddler. Think it is about a 40 minute drive from Padstow.

We considered going to Newquay Zoo but didn't in the end. We were told that it is pretty good. Also advised that Lobster Hatchery near Padstow is good but don't know if this is for little ones.

Hopefully once there you can get your hands on some brochures. We picked up one that had all sorts of activities/attractions for children.

Have a nice holiday.

[little h]

thanks everyone

H

[Kes]

Hi

we were there in March with our then 19 month old, we did the camel trail bikes mentioned above (daughter on kids seat on the back) - the bit from Padstow to wadebridge was the nicest. Also Newquay zoo and for a wet day the aquarium. The Rick Stein Bistro is happy to take kids for lunch!

Have fun!

[Fudge]

The Big Sheep is a fun day out - not sure if it might be a little far though - worth checking

[sharls]

We LOVED dairyworld - attended with a 4 year old, 2 year old, 5 year old, six year old and nine year old. All really enjoyed it and we had good fun too!

[njc97]

Maybe too late, but if not - camel trail, you can hire trailers/seats for toddlers. If you're the other side of estuary, then carruan is a "play farm" near Polzeath. Small but good for an hour or so.

All the Stein places are OK with kids - we did Fish Restaurant for a special occasion, but definitely do the fish and chip shop.

Hanging around dock in padstow is good for a bit - you can get a crabbing line and try to catch crabs (or one of you can while other one potters round the shops).

TBH, you'll presumably spend most of your time on the beach, if weather is ok...