Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Cornwall family activity update - Covid-19
**Please note that this page is being frequently updated** Last update: 11/5/2021
This page is designed to provide updates for families with local updates and facilities in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
We endeavour to keep this as up-to-date as possible, however, due to decisions being made suddenly – this page may not always reflect the current situation. Therefore, we advise that readers double-check with the venue/organiser’s website and/or social media prior making arrangements to ensure that the plans are current and still going ahead and the restrictions that may be in place
Find the most up-to-date advice about Covid-19 visit the NHS website
Cornwall Council have developed a Coronavirus mini-site here
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Open/available/reopening plans have been released
Adrenalin Quarry - open
Argyle Community Trust holiday clubs/locations in Cornwall
Ashiita-Kai Karate School - running classes with Covid- secure restrictions in place
Bodmin and Wenford Railway - aiming to reopen 18th May 2021
Bodmin Jail- reopening from 17th May 2021
Bodmin Keep - reopening from Wednesday 19th May
Camel Creek are reopening to members on 15th and 16th May with the general public opening being available from 22nd May onwards
Lappa Valley - open. Find out more via their website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
The Lost Gardens of Heligan - open for all visitors. Pre-booking is essential
Kidzworld Adventure Play - reopening from Wednesday 19th May. Keep up to date via their website and Facebook page
Outset Cornwall have moved their training programmes online - Book a place on the next Information Session to find out more about weekly Zoom training sessions
Truro and Penwith College have moved many taught classes online
Cornwall Council updates can be found on their Coronavirus minisite
Cardinham Woods has reopened with new arrangements and restrictions - take a look at the Forestry England website Coronavirus guide for more info as well as the Cardinham Woods Facebook page
Summertime Entertainment - open again for party equipment hire from 29th March. Visit their website for more information and to book.
The National Trust are running a booking system for some gardens, parklands and carparks - visit this site for the most up-to-date information on which sites are currently part of this and visit the Cornwall minisite here
Better Trampoline Park - Newquay - reopening from 17th May. Booking available
Cornwall Circus Camp/Swamp Circus Trust - open and taking bookings from August
Country Skittles - open from 20th May
Dairyland - reopening from 29th May
Girlguiding Cornwall - contact your local branch for details. See their Facebook page here
Helford River Children's Sailing Trust - courses available
iPlay Cornwall - reopening from 17th May
The Party People Cornwall - taking bookings within government guidelines
Pirate's Quest, Newquay - Reopening from May half term onwards with a transformation of the indoor attraction with the addition of a fun, pop-up golf adventure
Shipwreck Treasure Museum - reopening from 17th May
Tate St Ives - reopening from 17th May
Eden Project - reopening from 17th May
Cornish Seal Sanctuary - all tickets must be prebooked. Find out more here.
Crealy Theme Park and Resort in Devon Find out more here
Flambards -Find out more here.
iBounce Cornwall - reopening from 25th July. Find out more and book here
Jamaica Inn - outdoor dining in line with government restrictions. Find out more here.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall - reopening 17th May
Newquay Zoo - open, visit the website to find out about pre-booking
Paradise Park - open with JungleBarn reopening on 17th May
Penlee House - shop and cafe open with gallery and museum reopening on 17th May.
The Seahorse - Pentewan Sands - open for takeaway food but keep an eye on their website and social media for more details on other facilities
The Tide Climbing Centre - open
At home activities from local businesses
Cornwall Libraries online resources - more details to follow
Paradise Park are posting regular videos on their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channels and have an active Pinterest page. You can also visit their website to view their penguin webcam and chough webcam
Historical Cornish photographs from Kresen Kernow
Cornish language learning website - suitable for all ages
Cornish Language app - Cornish Magi Ann - for children - available on Apple and Android
Kneehigh Theatre are releasing 'Windows To The World' creative challenges on their You Tube Channel
Lessons from the Camel Creek Facebook page
Outset Cornwall have moved their training programmes online - Book a place on the next Information Session to find out more about weekly Zoom training sessions
Weekly Kernow Chocolate wrapper design competition for kids via their Facebook page
Regular livestreams from Cornish Seal Sanctuary - check out their Facebook page for more details
Cornish Seal Sanctuary Home Education Packs
The Wave Project Activities Book
Explore various locations around Cornwall by webcam
More beach webcams from 360degreebeaches
Newquay Zoo 'Wild at Home' daily downloadable resources
Wild Planet Trust YouTube channel including videos from Newquay Zoo
Bodmin Keep (Cornwall's Army Museum) Virtual Tour
Bodmin Keep bi-monthly educational resource
Cornwall Air Ambulance Stay at Home Hero challenges
Crealy Theme Park and Resort have created a number of downloadable, educational activities
Currently accepting charitable donations
Adopt an animal from Newquay Zoo
Make a donation to Newquay Zoo
Helford River Children's Sailing Trust are taking part in the 2.6 challenge via JustGiving
Monkey Sanctuary - reopening date to be confirmed