Cornwall is bursting with things to do and places to visit! Anchor Barrow is blessed with a fantastic location on Cornwall’s north coast – close to many of the county’s top attractions and must-visit destinations.
Take a look at just some of the places we’d recommend below…
Callestick Ice Cream Farm is a family run business and is perfect for a family trip on a rainy day. It includes a viewing gallery where you can see the ice cream being made! There is also a tearoom/ café where you can get some delicious ice cream, hot drinks and hot food. Just across the road from the tearoom is a small playground for children as well.
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Healeys Cyder Farm is a great summer day out. You can enjoy tasting different Cornish cyders, or go on a tractor ride to the leafy orchards. You can also view animals at the Farm from horses to goats and piglets, along with a café where you can get hot food and drinks.
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The Eden Project is an amazing family and educational day out, rain or shine. There are lots of places to eat and shop. You can also take part in activities such as going on England’s longest and fastest Zip Wire Ride! Inside the biomes such as the Mediterranean biome, you can view exotic plants from places such as rainforests.
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Newquay Zoo is perfect for a family, summer day out. It is a great opportunity to view the most exotic animals, big and small, ranging from opposite sides of the world. There are also places to get some food and drink, along with a gift shop.
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Save this trip for a rainy day! Newquay Trampoline Park is great for kids where they can bounce on the trampolines, climb obstacles, jump into foam pits and much more! There is also the option of getting some hot food and drinks while you are there!
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Pendennis Castle holds a lot of English history, including that of Henry VIII, and it is also part of the National Trust. There is also a small café where you can get food and drinks.
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A 20 minute drive from Anchor Barrow, The City of Truro has a variety of attractions, such as the Truro Cathedral, many shops, restaurants, a museum and many more!
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Falmouth Maritime Museum is a great chance to explore the influence of the sea on history and culture with family, especially on a rainy day! Its also located in the centre of Falmouth Town, and so it is very close to shops and restaurants.
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan would be a lovely trip out on a warm summer’s day! It provides the opportunity to explore wildlife and all the beautiful 19th century style of the Gardens. There is also the chance to get some food and drinks, along with a play area for children.
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St Michaels Mount is a beautifully scenic place. Whilst there, you can explore castles and gardens, go on a village tour and find out about the history and legends of the Mount. It is also part of the National Trust.
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