Things To Do

There is a variety of campsites across Cornwall and plenty of activities to keep you entertained. We have listed some of the favourites below and recommended the campsites or organisations we and our friends have used in the past. However, for a comprehensive list of activities, events and places to visit in Cornwall please visit www.visitcornwall.co.uk.

Campsites

Here is a selection of campsites around Cornwall that we recommend.

Ruthern Valley Holidays, Rutherbridge, Near Bodmin 01208 831395

We offer a holiday experience where you can get in touch with nature and the wildlife; a centrally based haven from where you can enjoy what Cornwall has to offer. It’s ideal for families (there is an unsupervised play area for the children), groups of friends and couples who wish to stay where there is no bar, no disco…and no bingo. However, we do have an on-site shop for basic groceries, locally sourced produce, ice-creams/confectionery, a selection of soft and alcoholic drinks plus camping gas and equipment.

Bay View Farm, St Martins, Looe 01503 265922

Fantastic sea views in a stunning location overlooking Looe Bay.

Dennis Cove Camping, Padstow 01841 532349

Welcome to Dennis Cove Camping, a well-established camp site providing a clean tranquil setting for you to enjoy your holiday. We are the closest campsite to Padstow, being right on the edge of the town. Dennis Cove Camping is ideally suited to the smaller campervans and we see a lot of the hired VW variety! Our aim is to run a relatively small and friendly site and we understand what ‘campervaners’ need.

Trevornick Holiday Park, Holywell Bay, Newquay 01637 830531

Great family campsite boasting 5 start facilities, walking distance from Holywell beach.

Tregurrian Camping and Caravaning Club Site, Newquay 01637 860448

Located on the North Coast of Cornwall surrounded by some of the best beaches and surf spots in Cornwall.

Treveague Farm, Near St Austell 01726 842295

Treveague Farm truly is traditional camping as it should be, with room to roam and space to relax with extensive sea views in every direction. We offer water and electric hook ups for 40 pitches and generous tent space and there is also a wooden adventure fort in a safe area for the kids. Grown ups are also welcome to join in with a round of cricket or a game of tennis!

Beacon Cottage Farm, St Agnes, Nr Truro 01872 552347

We are situated in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coast and the South West Take a look around the campsiteCoastal footpath passes our door affording access to some of the finest cliff and coastal scenery in Cornwall and the stunning remains of Wheal Coates tin mine..

Porthkerris Divers Campsite, St Keverne 01326 280620

Coastal campsite in an exceptional location overlooking Falmouth Bay.

Sennen Cove Camping, Higher Tregillian Farm, Penzance (Sennen Cove) 01736 871588

Campsite in great location within a few miles of both the North and South coasts of Cornwall.

Ayr Holiday Park, St Ives 01736 795855

Ayr Holiday Park is the only Holiday Park in St Ives itself, less than half a mile from the beaches, town centre and harbour. Our premiere location offers unrivalled access to the fine beaches and the town of St. Ives itself.

Activities

Here is a selection of our favourite activities in and around Cornwall. Many of these activities require booking so be sure to ring ahead...

Surfing

Harlyn Surf School

Learning how to surf or improving your surfing skills is great fun and a healthy activity. As one of the first surf schools in Cornwall to offer lessons back in 1994 we have a wealth of experience.

Kayaking and Coasteering

Cornish Coast Adventures

Based at Port Quinn, near Polzeath, Cornish Coast Adventures offer guided kayaking and coasteering tours with local guides who grew up in the area.

Wakeboarding

Camel Ski School, North Cornwall

The Camel Ski School can be found by the beautiful Camel Estuary in Rock. Whatever level you’re at you can experience water skiing or wakeboarding in fantastic conditions.

Kitesurfing

Extreme Academy at Watergate Bay

The Extreme Academy at Watergate bay, near Newquay, gives you the chance to learn or improve your skills at kitesurfing, surfing, waveskiing, mountain boarding and the list goes on.

Fishing

Lady Mary Fishing Trips Padstow

The Lady Mary in Padstow offer fishing trips and private charter trips for angling and leisure trips. You’ll have the opportunity for all types of fishing and leisure including, sharking, bassing and dolphin watching.

Walking and Cycling

Cornish Cycle Tours

Cornwall has over 300 miles of Coastal pathways and over 2,400 miles of pathway inland. Please view ‘Visit Cornwall’ and ‘Walking in Cornwall’ for more information on the fantastic walks Cornwall has to offer.

Rock Climbing

Cornish Rock Tours

Along with coasteering, sea kayaking and powerboating, Cornish Rock Tours’ qualified and experienced instructors will take you Rock Climbing at a choice of venues.

Golf

There are loads of great courses all around Cornwall from the exclusive St. Enodoc Golf Club in Rock offering sea views as you play to the more accessible St. Kew and Treloy golf clubs in North Cornwall.

Horse Riding

T.M International

Approved by the Bristish Horse Society as a Training Centre, T.M. International offer riding lessons and/or trips over Bodmin Moor.

Family Days Out

There are hundreds of fun trips for all the family. Here selection of our favourite day trips in and around Cornwall.

Wildlife Trips

Wildlife boat trips can be taken with Marine Discovery from Penzance harbour in search of seals, seabirds, dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks and more. Also, the Seaquest of Falmouth offers a Marine Safari.

Isles of Scilly

Fly or ferry to the Isles of Scilly for a day to explore the natural beaty of the Islands whatever the season. (www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk)

Wine Tours

Camel Valley Wines

Just a few miles from the home of Cornish Campers is Camel Valley wines. Camel Valley is an award-winning and world class producer of wines situated in the picturesque Camel Valley near to the Camel River.

The Eden Project

The famous Eden Project, near St Austell, is home to the world’s largest greenhouse which houses plants collected from around the world.

Lands End

Lands End, the Penwith peninsula near Penzance, is the most westerly point of the English mainland and provides stunning scenery and a wealth of attractions.