Wet day ideas for Cornwall

Wet day ideas for Cornwall

On a wet day you just want to know What can you do in Cornwall on a wet day?

Tehidy Holiday Park has a great locationfor exploring Cornwall whatever the weather. Our small, independent, family frriendly holiday park near Portreath and Porthtowan is perfectly placed.

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