A boy and girl exploring Summer of Play 'Fort Attingham' at Attingham Park, Shropshire — A family enjoying Summer of Play | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly places around Cornwall

With long stretching beaches, exotic gardens and historic houses in Cornwall and Plymouth, there are lots of places to explore and visit for family fun.

Top places to visit with your family in Cornwall

Discover all the best places to explore with your family for a great day out.

Family-friendly things to do at Lanhydrock

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Lanhydrock, including the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution trail, the reimagined Victorian nursery and miles of cycle trails across the estate.

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Family-friendly things to do at Trelissick

Discover all the things to do on a family day out to Trelissick. Explore the garden and house, or head out on an adventure around the countryside estate. Find out what family-friendly events are coming up and plan your visit to Trelissick.

Girls running on a trail at Trelissick, Cornwall

Family-friendly things to do at Cotehele

Discover all the things to do on a family day out to Cotehele. Explore the garden and orchards and head out on an adventure around the estate. Find out what family-friendly events are coming up and how best to plan your day out at Cotehele with children in mind.

A family enjoying one of the summer play activities at Cotehele, Cornwall

Family-friendly things to do at Pentire

All you need to know about visiting Pentire with children.

Playing eye spy is one of the fun things to do with families at Pentire.

Family-friendly things to do at Trerice

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Trerice. Try a game of Cornish kayles, spot the mice around the house and try on Tudor-inspired costumes in the hayloft.

Children playing in the Orchard at Trerice, Cornwall

Family-friendly things to do at Godolphin

Take a look at what family-friendly events and activities we have at Godolphin. Explore nature up-close with the barefoot trail and enjoy the wide open spaces of nature in the gardens.

A family walking in the gardens at Godolphin, Cornwall

Family days out at Trengwainton

Explore our ideas for fun and accessible days out for the family, in a garden with room to run, hide, explore and have lots of adventures in nature.

Adult and children having a picnic on a grassy meadow

Family-friendly things to do at Antony

Find out what family-friendly activities are on offer at Antony in Cornwall, in the house and garden.

Young boy dresses up in a top hat in the Storytelling Room, Antony

Visiting Levant Mine and Beam Engine

Join the 'Minor Miners' family tour and learn about the gruelling work of a Cornish Miner. Find out about the jobs the miners did and help to run the winder and steam engine.

Levant Mine and Beam Engine, Cornwall, on a sunny day

Just over the border in Devon

Family-friendly things to do at Saltram

Unleash your energy at Saltram on the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution trail, explore the house or bring a bike and hit the trails around the estate.

Family-friendly things to do at Buckland Abbey

Whether it's a woodland adventure, an amazing story of life on the high seas or a tasty treat from the coffee shop, there's something for all the family to enjoy at Buckland Abbey this summer.

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What's on during the summer holidays in Cornwall?

Planning ahead for the school summer holidays? Unleash your energy with the National Trust’s Summer of Play supported by Pokémon.

Pokémon joins Trelissick's Summer of Play

Play on repeat this summer at Trelissick where we'll be celebrating Summer of Play every day between 19 July and 2 September with games, activities and outdoor fun for the whole family. Plus, discover the Pokémon zone on the West Lawn where you’ll find a series of challenges to flex your skills and take part in mega games.

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Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Lanhydrock

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! Get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.

Summer of Play at Lanhydrock

The garden at Lanhydrock is being transformed into a family play hub for the summer where you can take part in range of activities for all the family. There’ll also be space to enjoy a picnic and take part in some cloud-spotting on the formal lawns.

Family in the garden at Lanhydrock, Cornwall with children playing and adults seated

Summer of Play at Trerice

Come and enjoy the great outdoors with summer of play at Trerice. Head down to the mowhay field to challenge each other to an obstacle course and mini golf. Get creative amongst the long grass and winding paths by drawing what you see on the big chalkboards, and have a go at lots of garden games.

A Very Royal Summer of Play at Cotehele

Step into a Very Royal Summer of Play at Cotehele, inspired by Queen Charlotte’s visit in the summer of 1789. Join in with royal-inspired games, imaginative play and challenges around for the garden fit for kings and queens.

Child taking part in a game of quoits at Cotehele, Cornwall

Summer of Play at Glendurgan Garden

From navigating the twists and turns of the historic maze to soaring through the air on the Giant’s Stride, there is adventure around every corner. Little explorers can unleash their creativity with nature crafts in the apple orchard, take on playful challenges and enjoy storytelling beneath the trees.

Visitors playing on the Giant's Stride rope swing in the garden at Glendurgan, Cornwall

Trengwainton's Summer of Play

Visit the wildling village for weaving, wood whittling, storytelling and flower crafts. Throughout the summer there's also the return of family favourites such as tug-of-war, skittles, water stocks, bean bag toss and lots more. Activities will vary each week, giving you more reasons to visit and then leave with happy-tired kids.

Adult taking photo of children behind a flowery selfie station

Summer at Godolphin

Come along to Godolphin and take part in your very own summer of fun. There will many fun filled activities going on for all the family to enjoy, including badminton, races, giant buildings block, arts and crafts and more.

A family enjoying 'Summer of Play' activities in the garden at Godolphin

Find more places to play this summer near you

See all places with Summer of Play

Make the most of the school holidays with the National Trust Summer of Play. We're welcoming families of every shape and size to slow down, reconnect and enjoy time together outside. Held in historic gardens across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Summer of Play offers games, activities and trails to keep young and old entertained.

Kids enjoying Summer of Play activities at Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

Find more places with Pokémon activities

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! Get outdoors with our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trails. Complete the trails to find Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete fun challenges.

Outdoor entertainment in Cornwall

Find family-friendly outdoor theatre, cinema and music performances across Cornwall this summer.

Performers from Immersion Theatre presenting Peter Pan on the stage outdoors

Family-friendly gardens in Cornwall

Discover a wide variety of gardens to explore with plenty of places to play hide-and-seek.

Things to do in the garden at Godolphin

Godolphin’s garden paths provide a natural space that’s rich in history. Find out how the garden provides a home to the native Cornish bee. Explore the orchard, side garden paddock and King’s Garden.

A gravel path in a garden, bordered by box hedging, with grass either side and a house in the distance.

Things to see and do in the garden at Trelissick

Discover peaceful lawns and tranquil orchard spaces in the garden. Stop for far-reaching maritime views at this green lookout point high above the River Fal estuary.

Side view of Trelissick house and terrace in spring with camellias

Visiting Cotehele's garden

Take a stroll around the 5.5 hectares of Cotehele's garden where you’ll discover terraced herbaceous borders, a lily pond as well as a medieval stewpond and dovecote.

Visiting the garden at Cotehele, Cornwall

Family-friendly walks and cycling in Cornwall

Here are some walks great for little legs and pushchairs as well as top spots to cycle in Cornwall.

Cycling at Lanhydrock

With a mix of off road trails from green routes, skills areas and more advanced woodland routes, there's something for everyone. If you need to hire a bike, we've got you covered at the Lanhydrock cycle hire. We recommend pre-booking any bikes you need beforehand.

Family exploring the cycle trails at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Cycling at Penrose

There are acres to explore on your visit to Penrose, and it doesn’t have to be on foot. Miles of bridleways are waiting to be discovered on your horse, or by bike.

Two children riding their bikes along a footpath at Castle Coole, with a family and pushchairs in the background

Exploring the Cotehele estate

There's lots to discover at the Cotehele estate. Miles of pathways lead you through ancient woodland, past a historic chapel, and to an important Victorian quay.

A large grey mill building with woodland behind it and a meadow of white cow parsley in front of it

Lanhydrock Great Wood and Beech Avenue walk

Lanhydrock is home to a wide variety of veteran and ancient trees, perfect homes for wildlife – and your companions on this gentle circular walk.

Cattle grazing in the parkland at Lanhydrock, Cornwall amid tall trees

Lansallos coastal and woodland walk

Discover this trail with a stretch of coastline that offers secluded coves and beaches in Lansallos, Cornwall.

Lansallos Cove view to Pencarrow Head, Cornwall

Family-friendly beaches in Cornwall

Discover all the best beaches for rock-pooling adventures and sandcastle building.

Sandymouth

Sandymouth is a popular and unspoilt beach but can be very tidal. Find out how not to get caught out by the tides and also discover what’s on offer for you to do during your visit.

Things to do at Poldhu Cove

Tucked away on the west side of the Lizard in Cornwall, Poldhu Cove is a favourite beach for families and surfers alike.

Children finding a crab whilst rock-pooling on the beach at Poldhu Cove on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall

Durgan beach

The sheltered, south-facing beach at Durgan is a mixture of pebbles, rock pools and sand. It's a peaceful place to play and watch wildlife and boats on the Helford River.

Holiday cottages on the beach near Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall

Exploring the area around Lansallos

Discover the places to visit in and around this Cornish village, including sandy coves, ancient churches, old water mills and landmarks from its smuggling heyday.

A National Trust sign pointing to Lantic beach with the bay in the background

Explore the beaches at Carne and Pendower

Accessible all year round, the sandy beaches at Carne and Pendower offer seaside fun, coastal walks with sweeping views, and the chance to explore disused military bunkers.