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Best Days Out Cornwall

Where are the best places to visit in Cornwall on a rainy day?

Posted in News, Useful Information by Lauren Webb on 25th November 2022

The weather here in Cornwall can be unpredictable – you may be hoping for a day on one of Cornwall’s 300 beaches, but you will be at the mercy of the Cornish weather. It’s not uncommon to see more than a drop of rain here in Cornwall!

We’ve created a list of the top tourist attractions in Cornwall that you can visit on a rainy day! All of these attractions are indoor attractions – or have an indoor area on site, meaning you’ll be safe from the elements outside.

Whether you’re looking for a day out in Cornwall as a holidaymaker or year-round resident of Cornwall, we’ve got a list of top indoor attractions – all perfect for making the most of a rainy day in our beautiful county.

Bodmin Jail Best Days Out Cornwall

Bodmin Jail

Bodmin Jail is a remarkable historical site that stands as a testament to the darker aspects of Cornwall’s past. Built in 1779, this imposing structure has been witness to some of the most notorious crimes […]

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Bodmin and Wenford Railway Best Days Out Cornwall

Bodmin Railway

Discover the nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on Cornwall’s leading full-size railway operated by steam locomotives. Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely 13-mile round trip, taking in the sights, […]

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Cotehele Best Days Out Cornwall

Cotehele

An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a working mill on an historic quay, a glorious garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore. Cotehele was the ancestral home to the Edgcumbe family […]

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Dairyland Best Days Out Cornwall

Dairyland Farm Park

Discover all the fun of the farm at Dairyland Farm Park enjoying tractor and pony rides around the fields and helping out with feeding time for the animals. Offering farmyard frolics since 1975, families will enjoy […]

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Eden Project Best Days Out Cornwall

Eden Project

The Eden Project is a global garden, educational charity and social enterprise all in one. Begin your journey in the Outdoor Gardens, where wild landscapes are juxtaposed with Europe’s largest collection of useful plants – […]

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Geevor Tin Mine Best Days Out Cornwall

Geevor Tin Mine

The stunning Cornish coastline around Pendeen was once at the heart of the Cornish mining industry, providing jobs and community around the tin and copper mines. Today, the award winning Geevor Tin Mine gives visitors […]

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Healeys Best Days Out Cornwall

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm

Explore the home of Rattler Cyder and uncover a world of apples, imagination, and adventure at Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm! Meet their friendly farm animals, experience traditional Cornish jam making, venture above the cyder production […]

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Lands end Best Days Out Cornwall

Land’s End

Escape to the westernmost point of Cornwall, famed for its unique location and breathtaking coastal landscapes. Immerse yourself in over 100 acres of outstanding natural beauty at the far end of our county, and don’t […]

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Lanhydrock Best Days Out Cornwall

Lanhydrock

A magnificent late Victorian country house with garden and wooded estate, the National Trust’s Lanhydrock, near Bodmin, is the quintessential country house and estate, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home. After […]

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Lappa Valley Best Days Out Cornwall

Lappa Valley

Discover the only attraction in Cornwall that transports families on an exciting nostalgic train ride into a secret world of traditional fun and family adventures. Children will delight in the thrill of trains and boats, […]

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National Lobster Hatchery Best Days Out Cornwall

National Lobster Hatchery

Experience pioneering marine conservation in action on the beautiful estuary in Padstow and be inspired to make a difference. An award-winning visitor centre, you can get up close with rarely seen lobster babies, pregnant lobster […]

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National Maritime Museum Best Days Out Cornwall

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Learn about the unbreakable ties between the people of Cornwall and the briny blue. The exhibitions at this independent Falmouth museum unravel fascinating tales of life on the ocean, from plucky Packet Service crews to […]

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Paradise Park & JungleBarn

Set in beautiful exotic gardens with views to the sea, Paradise Park is home to over 1,200 birds plus rare red pandas, otters, red squirrels and tiny harvest mice. You’ll meet stunningly colourful birds – […]

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PK Porthcurno Best Days Out Cornwall

PK Porthcurno

Discover the amazing story of our interconnected world at the Museum of Global Communications — from the first undersea telegraph cables to the wonder of today’s internet. Listen to knowledgeable experts at the museum as […]

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Shipwreck Treasure Museum Best Days Out Cornwall

Shipwreck Treasure Museum

What will you discover? Life and loss at sea. The lure of the search. The reveal of the find. The Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Charlestown is one of peril and possibility, where a seabed of […]

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St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre

A trip to St Austell Brewery’s Visitor Centre is a must for beer lovers. Most famous for its flagship beer, Tribute Pale Ale, the brewery’s range of award-winning beers (including Proper Job IPA and Korev […]

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Tate St Ives Best Days Out Cornwall

Tate St Ives

Discover how St Ives became an art capital of the world, and how a small fishing town became a famous centre of modern art. Tate St Ives is an iconic gallery showcasing some of the […]

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Trerice Best Days Out Cornwall

Trerice

A delightful small Tudor manor house with fine interiors and delightful garden, Trerice is an architectural gem hidden away from the world in a web of narrow lanes and still somehow caught in the spirit […]

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Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Dig deep and discover the special ingredient in our everyday lives that still shapes Cornwall and our world today – china clay! It hides in your toothpaste, mugs, paper, tyres and even your cosmetics. A […]

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