The Eden Project is the best-known tourist attraction in Cornwall. A 45-minute drive from Pennasville, the spectacular biomes form the largest greenhouse in the world. Special events are held throughout the year such as iceskating in the winter and the Eden Sessions in the summer, previously featuring acts such as Amy Winehouse and Oasis.

Newquay Zoo, just off the A3075 Edgcumbe Road, is home to a variety of animals from African lions to dwarf Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs and the dangerous yellow banded poison dart frogs.

Dairyland claims to be Britain’s leading farm attraction and is great fun for families whatever the weather.

Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay is just along the coast and features all the family favourites from stingrays and sharks to lobsters and turtles.

Snappy’s Inflatable Adventure is an indoor inflatable adventure play area for 0 - 12 year olds and is half an hour away in the car. The 12,000 sq ft indoor space has climbing nets, drop slides, a tumble tower and ball pools.