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Watersports at Retallack Resort Only a few miles from Newquay, Retallack Resort is the undisputed home for watersports in Cornwall with a plethora of exciting activities for complete beginners as well as seasoned professionals. Slip, slide and splash around our inflatable Aqua Park, great for kids, teenagers and the young at heart; experience the fun-filled, excitement of zorbing or take to the waves on Cornwall’s only surf simulator. ariaresorts.co.uk

Healey’s Cyder Farm Enjoy lazy afternoons in the courtyard of Healey’s Cyder Farm with a cream tea, freshly pressed apple juice, peacock-spotting and letting the little ones watch cute pygmy goats on their trampoline. The kids will love the tractor ride through the 20 acres of beautiful orchards with seven different varieties of Cornish apples with more being planted each year. healeyscyder.co.uk Newquay Zoo As well as being a great family day out, Newquay Zoo is an education, research and conservation charity which is dedicated to protecting global wildlife heritage. The animal experiences allow visitors to get up close and personal with some of the most popular animals, such as the penguins, red pandas and more. newquayzoo.org.uk Dairy Land Come rain or shine, Dairyland Farm World offers indoor and outdoor farmtastic fun for the whole family. This attraction has the best of both worlds, with all the farm features you expect such as fuzzy and friendly farm animals, pony rides, tractor rides and the chance to try on those farm overalls for yourself and milk the cows and bottle feed the babies, as well as a massive indoor play area with drop slides, ball pits, raging bull ride and much more. dairylandfarmworld.com Blue Reef Aquarium Blue Reef Newquay is home to 40 naturally-themed habitats and provides the opportunity to come face-to-face with some freshwater turtles, caiman and pufferfish and so much more. The underwater tunnel runs through the ocean tank at the heart of the aquarium, and offers captivating views of the reef and all the sea life that calls it home, including the loggerhead sea turtles, reef sharks, and shoals of colourful fish. bluereefaquarium.co.uk/newquay

Pirate Quest Let yourself be led through realistic scenes on an hour-long voyage into the history of piracy in Newquay’s only immersive walk-through experience, combining talented theatrical actors, amazing special effects and detailed 360o sets. This is your chance to be transported to the 1700s and discover the fascinating life of a real

Caribbean Pirate… piratesquest.co.uk Jungle Jacks

Newquay’s largest soft play area, Jungle Jacks, provides over 1,700 square feet of fun including challenging climbs, a rope bridge, an astra-glide slide, crafty crawl tubes and peekaboo bubble windows. This is the perfect place to let your little monkeys run wild, have a blast and burn off some energy. junglejacks.co.uk Fistral Rangers Turn your youngsters into a pack of beach savvy Fistral Rangers! Book either a half or full day with Newquay Activity Centre and they’ll get them involved in a variety of exciting ocean- based outdoor activities especially for kids, including surfing, bodyboarding, eco coasteering, rock pooling and beach safety on the stunning shores of Newquay. Family Super SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) This unforgettable experience is action packed, adrenaline filled and sure to have you back in the cool- parent category. The Super SUP tour is Newquay Activity Centre’s latest and possibly most fun family holiday boredom buster. Mum, dad, and kids will be kitted out in a top of the range wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet and paddle then join an experienced instructor to paddle this giant surfboard along the breath-taking Cornish coastline. Along the way you’ll take in secret coves, smugglers’ tunnels and interesting marine life that make these craggy cliffs their home. newquayactivitycentre.co.uk

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Photo: Retallack Water Park

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