For an action-packed, adrenaline-filled day of adventure, try your hand a paintballing, outdoor laser tag or combat archery. A purpose-built UKPSF accredited site set in 20 acres, Big Dunks Paintball offers a great day out for any group, big or small. Younger children can also take part in child-friendly 'Splatmaster' paintballing.

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A circular countryside walk from the 15th century church at St Tudy through the grounds of the 18th century Manor of Wetherham, returning to the church alehouse where ale brewed by the church was sold to raise funds, and later became the village lock-up known as The Clink. 2.4 miles. Steepness: easy-moderate.

Set in 230 acres on the North Cornwall coast, Bowood Park offers year round play and great value for money.  Easily accesibly from popular destinations such as Padstow, Tintagel and Port Isaac and well worth a visit. 

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Rock climbing, coasteering, ecoasterring, wild swimming, sea kayaking – for the thrill seeker who wants to get that little bit closer to Cornish nature, Cornish Rock Tors has venues on the north and south coasts of Cornwall, so it’s a good one to keep in mind whether you’re visiting the area for the first time or after multiple trips. Suffice to say the excursions allow you to take in some of the most picturesque aspectsof Cornwall, getting to grips with the great outdoors and some of the most incredible scenery the UK has to offer. They even cater to hen weekends and stag parties, all the while endorsed by the National Trust and conservation organisations.

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Offering kayaking tours, SUP sessions and coasteering in picturesque Cornwall, Cornish Coast Adventures is all about tours on the water and getting to see the area from one of its prized assets – the sea. Based at the family run Scarrabine farm in Port Quin, between Polzeath and Port Isaac in North Cornwall, it’s a beautiful way to explore the sheltered harbours, huge caves and old shipwrecks under the watchful guidance of friendly guides. You can book family tours, classic kayak tours and adult-only adventures whether you’re a beginner or a thrill seeking pro.

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A traditional cosy Cornish pub with an open fire, pub garden, pool table and plenty of parking. Enjoy good pub food, a great selection of beers and friendly Cornish hospitality. Children and dogs very welcome.

The White Hart Inn North Road, St Teath, Cornwall PL30 3JX (T: 01298 850281)

A friendly village café serving a delicious selection of homemade cakes, soups, sandwiches and daily specials, along with locally blended coffee. A lovely spot for breakfast, morning coffee or light lunches, plus your dog is welcome too.

Churchtown Café Fore Street, St Teath, PL30 3JA (T: 01208 850479)

Enjoy a warm and cosy welcome at this 16^th Century coaching inn, traditionally decorated with slate floors, wooden panels and an open fire and wood burner to add to the ambiance. When the sun is shining, relax in the large, enclosed beer garden at the front of the pub, with a locally craft beer in hand. The menu is short, seasonal and delicious,all food is locally sourced and the menu is seasonal to ensure the freshest produce as possible. Dogs on leads are very welcome.

The Cornish Arms, Pendoggett, nr Port Isaac (T: 01208 880335) 

St Tudy Inn holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and celebrates the finest seasonal produce from the surrounding area alongside a warm and cosy atmosphere and a passion for simple, rustic cuisine, real ales and fine wines. You can sit at the old bar (where dogs are welcome), relax in front of the open fire and enjoy a cocktail and a light lunch from the bar menu. Alternatively, head to the dining room and enjoy a selection of finest pub food showcased at its very best. 

St Tudy Inn, St Tudy, Bodmin, PL30 3NN. (T: 01208 850 656)

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at The Old Inn & Restaurant, famous for its delicious home-cooked food and popular all day Sunday carvery. Situated in the moorland village of St Breward, The Old Inn is everything you’d want from a traditional Cornish pub. With its cosy dog friendly bars, roaring log fires and sloping beamed ceilings and what’s more, everything is made from the very best, fresh local Cornish produce.

The Old Inn & Restaurant, Churchtown, St Breward, PL30 4PP (T: 01208 850711) 

Best known as a surf beach, Tregardock Beach is only accessible by footpath, which offers beautiful views of the water and Port Isaac as you head down.  It is quite a stroll and the terrain is bumpy, so it’s not an ideal beach to visit with children.  The path can also get quite muddy, so keep an eye on the weather.  There’s a seasonal ban on dogs from Easter to September, and there aren’t any facilities in the immediate vicinity of the beach.  When the tide goes out, several small beaches become one long stretch of sand, and there’s a waterfall cascading down the cliffs at the back of the beach as well as caves to explore, so it really is a little paradise hidden in the landscape.  Because it’s not easy to access, it’s usually quiet at this beach, but parking along the roadside near the farm at Treligga is very limited, so it’s a good idea to head over as early as possible and make sure you don’t get cut off at high tide.

Two miles from Tintagel, Trebarwith Strand Beach on the north Coast of Cornwall is easily accessible and is owned by the National Trust.  A long stretch of sand, it’s backed by flat rocks and steep cliffs, but check the tides before you visit because people often get cut off in the summer months.  Once there, there are caves to explore and rock pools containing a wealth of sea life.  It’s been the setting for a number of films in its time, but these days it’s all about swimming (when lifeguards are on duty between May and September) and exploring.  Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, and there are two car parks – the main one is a bit of a walk away, and a smaller one is closer to the beach.  There’s also a handful of roadside parking spaces.

A sheltered beach on the north Cornwall coast, Port Gaverne Beach is in a narrow cove just east of Port Isaac.  It’s comprised of sand and shingle with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide.  In the summer months it can get quite busy given the popularity of the location and its suitability for families.  Surrounding walks along the cliff path are delightful and at high tide the beach is favoured by divers.  There’s also a slipway and it’s sometimes used to launch boats because of the easy access from the road.  Thanks to it proximity to Port Isaac half a mile away facilities and restaurants are nearby, and the beach welcomes dogs all year round.  You can also park in the village although there is limited road parking by the beach itself.

Since the arrival of Doc Martin on the small screen, Port Isaac has soared in popularity, and the pretty little village with the historic harbour, which also serves as the beach, has become instantly recognisable.  Still an active fishing village with crab pots scattered about, the sand stretches between twin piers at low tide and has a small stream and lots of rock pools to explore, so it’s ideal for children.  Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, and as it’s at the centre of the village there’s easy access to shops and all facilities including public toilets.  The car park for the town is a 10-minute walk away, and while there are a couple of parking spaces on the beach itself, just make sure you park above the high water mark, or keep an eagle eye on the tide!    

In the shadow of Tintagel Castle, Tintagel Beach is small and often overlooked, barely accessible via a scrabble down the cliff path.  To the north of the beach there’s a waterfall and to the south is Merlin's Cave, a 300ft long tunnel passing under Tintagel Island and castle that’s only accessible at low tide.  Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, and the beauty of the place is its remoteness – just you, the beach and the sea, so there aren’t any facilities nearby basically.