01/06/2026
Wet day ideas
For a rainy day in Cornwall in 2026, top family options include
Top Indoor Family Attractions
• The Eden Project, St Austell: Massive indoor rainforest and Mediterranean biomes, ideal for staying dry.
• National Maritime Museum, Falmouth: Interactive exhibits, boat building, and a tidal zone.
• Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay: Marine life viewing located right on Towan Beach.
• Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek: Meet rescued seals, sea lions, and penguins.
• Paradise Park & JungleBarn, Hayle: Indoor jungle-themed soft play and wildlife sanctuary.
Active & Fun Indoor Activities
• Raze the Roof, Penryn: Laser tag and indoor soft play.
• Player Ready / Game on Cornwall: Virtual reality and gaming experiences in Truro/Penzance.
• Carnglaze Caverns, Liskeard: Explore underground caverns.
• The Vault Arcade, Wadebridge: Modern and retro gaming.
• Atlantic Lanes, Newquay: Bowling and arcade fun.
Educational & Creative Days Out
• Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro: Indoor museum with activity rooms for children.
• Tate St Ives: Family-friendly modern art with crafts and workshops.
• PK Porthcurno: Interactive museum about global communication.
• Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle: Unique and fascinating artifacts.
• Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm, Truro: Indoor tours of the jam and cyder factory.
Unique Rainy Day Experiences
• Tin Mining at Cornwall Gold, Redruth: Interactive gold panning and mining history.
• Bodmin & Wenford Railway: A scenic train ride to stay dry.
• Lappa Valley Steam Railway: Features indoor play carriages.
• Pirate's Quest Adventure Golf, Newquay: Indoor mini-golf with a pirate theme.
• Saunas by the Sea, North Cornwall: Rejuvenate in a seaside sauna, often available by Hayle Estuary