About FIS
Including Bodmin, Bude, Launceston, Padstow, Liskeard, Looe, Torpoint, Saltash, and surrounding areas.
Popular with families, the pool is a safe space to swim away from the tides. The pool is large, and children are also welcome to bring inflatables, snorkels and surfboards. Find out more about the pool here.
Free soft play for children in the Bude as long as adults purchase an item from the restaurant. Outdoor playground and soft play at Launceston store £2 per child. Find out more about the play area here.
You can explore the 865 acres of parkland for free. The Tree Trail and the Landscape Walk are both particularly popular with families and they’ll take you to some of the best viewpoints around the grounds. Find out more about Mount Edgcumbe here.
Cornwall’s peaceful woodland retreat, perfect for families to enjoy a leisurely stroll and take in the beauty of the cascading waterfalls. Find out more about Golitha Falls here.
Explore the cave where if legends are to be believed was the home to Merlin the magician. Located on a small beach below Tintagel Castle. Find out more about Merlin’s Cave here.
Award winning science museum. Families are able to engage in immersive and unusual exhibitions. Families on low incomes get a discount. Find out more about Discovering 42 here: Discovering 42 Museum
Bodmin Keepers Museum Club will provide hands-on military-themed creative activities, challenges and experiments based on real historical objects from the museum collection to help bring the past to life. Each session will be packed with fun activities to fire up your imagination, learn real Army skills and make new friends. Find out dates and locations here: What's On | Bodmin Keep
The Gruffalo Trail - If you venture into the deep, dark wood you may bump into one of six characters from The Gruffalo, the best-selling picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Learn more about the trails here: Cardinham Woods | Forestry England
The cycling trails around the National Trust property of Lanhydrock are free to explore. The green trail is great for little legs, while the blue and red trails are more of a test. There’s also a skills area. Find out more about the trails here.
Bodmin Moor is a 208km area of rugged beauty. Much of it is open access land so visitors have the right to activities like walking, climbing and running. Find out more about Bodmin Moor here.
£5.00 per family. All sessions are held in the Stone Barn. The Make Club is a fun space to explore, create and get messy! Each workshop is led by an inspirational artist and/or maker, there are materials available for parents and children to get involved - fun for the whole family. Find out more the Make Club here.
Spend your day with us exploring beaches, delving into rockpools and discovering our coastal habitats.
Sessions will be full of environmental based games and learning, with a whole heap of inspiration. Find out what YOU can do to protect the oceans! Find out more about the beach sessions here.
A great place to learn about local history and frequently hosts free workshops and activities for families. Find out more on the official website: Liskeard & District Museum.
Charlie Bears is an international collectable teddy bear company based in Launceston, Cornwall. Founded by Charlotte and William Morris in 2005, the Charlie Bears Gallery allows you to view all of the collections from the very beginning!
The Bearhouse Gallery is a special place where the whole family can step in to the magical world of Charlie Bears. It is designed to be a multi-sensory space for everyone to enjoy, not just collectors of Charlie Bears.
Find out more about the Charlie Bears Gallery here: Charlie Bears Gallery & Shop
Libraries offer many free activities to choose from. Find out more information about what your local library offers by clicking on your town:
Containing a heritage centre, art gallery, café and shop; The castle and outside areas are also the venue for many family-friendly events throughout the year. Free admission and is open daily from 10am. Find out more about the Castle Bude here.
Young children are able to experience 4 floors of fun at the Venue’s massive soft play. Find out more about the soft play area here.
Family friendly farm and café with animal encounters and fun activities. Day visits are less than £5 each. Find out more about Macdonald's Farm here: Macdonald's Farm Holiday Park | Stay, Eat, Play
On the second Saturday of each month, starting at 2.00pm, family films are shown in the Town Hall.
Find out what free film is showing next here: Callington Town Council | Free Family Film Shows 2024
The Core in Saltash offers a wide range of clubs and activities for young people for a small cost. . Find out more about The Core here: The Core Saltash
Florence and Martha Baby Massage hold buggy and sling walks once a month which are free to attend. Forest Holidays adeerpark, Meet by the café. Dates are published monthly on the Facebook Page: Florence and Martha Baby Massage and Yoga Classes
Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s favourite dog and owner duo for company. A dog walk at Cardinham Woods has never been so much fun! This interactive dog-focused trail features a variety of games and challenges for you and your happy hound to complete. Learn more about the trails here: Cardinham Woods | Forestry England
