Family fun in Cornwall

Crunching leaves, autumn colour and searching for conkers makes it an ideal time to head out exploring. Long stretching beaches, exotic gardens and historic houses await. Where will your next family outing take you?

Child playing with autumn leaves
Trelissick   Cornwall

Family adventures at Trelissick

Discover the sights, sounds, smells and wildlife of the season with the autumn children's trail at Trelissick.

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A young child picking an apple from a tree
Trerice   Cornwall

Family activities at Trerice

Whether it's rain or sunshine there's something for everyone to learn and enjoy throughout the year.

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a young visitor wearing a willow woodland crown decorated with fallen leaves from the garden
Glendurgan Garden   Cornwall

Family fun at Glendurgan

Let the changing colours be your inspiration at Glendurgan this autumn.

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Children playing with autumn leaves at Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property in Kent
Antony   Cornwall

Family activities at Antony

Discover the autumnal activities at Antony and soak up the delights of the season as a family. A perfect time to create memories together amidst leaf throwing, pumpkin spotting and magic wand making.

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A walker at Pentire headland

Things to do in North Cornwall 

Whether you fancy spending time on a beach or enjoy walking the coast path, there’s no better place to enjoy the outdoors. Here you’ll find lots of ideas on how to make the most of your visit to North Cornwall.

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Autumn colour at Godolphin
Godolphin   Cornwall

Family fun at Godolphin

Autumn at Godolphin means barefoot walking through crunchy leaves, challenging your friends and family to 50 things activities and enjoying our harvest themed half term fun.

Two carved pumpkins sitting amongst autumn coloured leaves
Trengwainton Garden   Cornwall

Autumn family fun at Trengwainton Garden

Discover the changing sights, sounds and smells of the season as we head into autumn at Trengwainton.

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Visitor enjoying the cycle trails at Lanhydrock in spring
Cycling 

Pedal power at Lanhydrock

Whatever your experience as a cyclist, there's bound to be a trail to suit at Lanhydrock. Enjoy the ride through woodland and choose from a range of flat or hillier routes.

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Visitors at the derelict lifeboat station at Polpeor Cove, Lizard Point, Cornwall

Family friendly beaches in Cornwall 

There are lots of beaches to explore in Cornwall. Here are some that are looked after by the National Trust awaiting your visit, and are beautiful year-round for hardy souls who brave a visit whatever the season.

View of the east range of the house and East Terraces garden in autumn at Cotehele, Cornwall

Gardens in Cornwall 

Cornwall is not only home to far stretching dramatic coastline and countryside, but also a number of beautiful and historic gardens. Across this ancient land are gardens rooted in history.

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