15 Best Holiday Parks in Cornwall for Families

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If you’re looking for somewhere fun to stay in Cornwall with the kids – here are my top 15 picks for the best holiday parks for families! I’ve been looking for great kids’ activities, beach locations, swimming pools, waterslides and even luxury extras like hot tubs – with some quieter sites on offer if you’d prefer somewhere more relaxing. So if you’re planning a UK staycation in Cornwall with the kids, and you’re wondering where to stay, these holiday parks offer something for the whole family (without blowing the budget).

Where are the best places for families to stay in Cornwall?

1. Haven: Riviere Sands Holiday Park

Haven Riviere Sands is one of the best holiday parks for beach holidays in Cornwall – with its prime location on the golden sands of St Ives Bay and great amenities for families. The park features direct beach access, fabulous indoor and outdoor swimming pools, waterslides and activities like archery, pedal go-karts, crazy golf and sports. There’s also a surf school nearby if the kids fancy trying to ride the waves. There are some great family-friendly days out just a short drive away – places like St Michael’s Mount, Paradise Park, Land’s End and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary. Perfect! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Riviere Sands Holiday Park on the Haven Website.

2. Parkdean Resorts: Lizard Point Holiday Park

One of the best parks for summer holidays in Cornwall, with gorgeous beaches nearby, Lizard Point Holiday Park is popular with families. The site boasts indoor and outdoor pools (with extras like aqua jets, kayaks and inflatables) and over 40 activities including pedal-karts, bungee trampolines, adventure golf, high ropes, sports, battle blasters and the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. You’re spoilt for choice for days out because St Michael’s Mount, Paradise Park and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary are nearby. Or hop on the Orca Sea Safari in search of dolphins, whales and turtles – amazing! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lizard Point Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

3. Away Resorts: Retallack Resort

Away Resorts Retallack is one of the best parks in Cornwall for families who love an action-packed holiday – it’s a brilliant place to stay if the kids love water sports! As well as an indoor pool, this site has its own waterpark with an inflatable obstacle course, a FlowRider for surfing, bike hire, wakeboarding and an adventure playground. Plus, there’s a spa for the adults and you can book a hot tub lodge if you fancy a little bit of luxury. You’ll find some great days out nearby – it’s just 20 minutes from Newquay Zoo, 10 minutes from Camel Creek Adventure Park and you can hop on a wildlife boat ride in nearby Padstow. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out the Retallack Resort on the Away Resorts website.

4. Parkdean Resorts: Holywell Bay Holiday Park

Another great place to stay if you fancy a summer beach getaway with the kids (it’s just a short walk away) is Parkdean Resorts Holywell Bay – it’s in a brilliant location for family holidays in Cornwall. This park has an outdoor heated pool with a huge 300ft waterslide and an on-site surf school! With a kids’ club, arcade, soft play, arts & crafts and an all-weather multi-sports court it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most popular holiday parks in Cornwall. For days out, you’ll find Lappa Valley Steam Railway and Newquay Zoo just a 15 minute drive away, as well as The Eden Project and Camel Creek Adventure Park nearby. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Holywell Bay Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

5. Away Resorts: Bude Holiday Resort

A fabulous place to stay in North Cornwall over the summer months, Bude Holiday Resort has an outdoor heated pool with a splash zone. It’s close to Bude’s beaches and the site has private access to the South West Coastal Path. Plus, the resort partners with Free Wave Surf Academy (if you fancy riding the waves!) and there are hot tub accommodation options. You’re totally spoilt for choice when it comes to days out – The Big Sheep Farm and Theme Park, The Milky Way Adventure Park, Easiglide Segway Experience, Bude Monster Slip and Slide and Tintagel Castle are all no more than 45 minutes away! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Bude Holiday Resort on the Away Resorts website.

6. Parkdean Resorts: Newquay Holiday Park

One of the best parks for an action-packed summer holiday in Cornwall, Newquay Holiday Park has three outdoor heated pools, a 200ft waterslide and a splash play zone – it’s perfect for families! On-site activities include: high ropes, soft play, kids’ clubs, hoverboards, laser tag, arts & crafts, bungee trampolines, the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, sports and multiple adventure playgrounds – there’s so much to do! There are some great days out nearby – the site is just 10 minutes from Newquay Zoo, a 20 minute drive from Camel Creek Adventure Park and it’s close to some of the best beaches in Cornwall. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Newquay Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

7. Forest Holidays: Deerpark Holiday Park

Tucked away in the peaceful Cornish countryside, Forest Holidays Deerpark offers a nature-filled retreat that’s perfect for a quieter family-friendly escape. The log cabins have private hot tubs if you’d like something a bit more luxurious. There’s an on-site restaurant and shop, bike hire and activities for the kids – with things like forest ranger walks, pond dipping and crafts. It’s just a short drive from Looe and Polperro, and there are some great days out nearby. Adrenalin Quarry, Golitha Falls and The Eden Project are all about 20 minutes away. Look out for sales and book off-peak if you can! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Deerpark Holiday Park on the Forest Holidays website.

8. John Fowler: Trelawne Manor Holiday Park

We had a fantastic holiday at Trelawne Manor Holiday Park, near Looe, a few years ago – check out my Trelawne Manor Review for more info. Finn and Lola adored the heated outdoor pool (which was as warm as bath!) and had a waterslide – but there’s also an indoor pool if the weather isn’t on your side. On-site there are playgrounds, activities like crazy golf and tennis, a fishing lake and evening entertainment for the kids. If you’re after days out not too far away – you’ll find The Eden Project, The Monkey Sanctuary and Adrenalin Quarry all within a 30 minute drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Trelawne Manor Holiday Park on the Hoseasons website.

9. Haven: Perran Sands Holiday Park

Haven Perran Sands is another family favourite in Cornwall, offering a fantastic coastal holiday experience. Set on the clifftops above the beach, the park provides stunning views and direct access to one of Cornwall’s most popular beaches. Families can enjoy the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, waterslides, adventure golf, sports, junior segways, crafts, pedal go-karts and more! The kids can even take surfing lessons at the on-site surf school and there are plenty of fabulous days out on offer nearby. The site is close to Newquay Zoo, Camel Creek Adventure Park, The Eden Project and Lappa Valley Railway. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Perran Sands Holiday Park on the Haven Website.

10. Parkdean Resorts: Looe Bay Holiday Park

In South-East Cornwall, Looe Bay Holiday Park is great place to stay with the kids – it’s just minutes away from the pretty town of Looe. The park offers plenty to do on-site with an indoor swimming pool (with activities like aqua jets, inflatable jet skis and pool parties), soft play, kids’ clubs, sports, an arcade, mini-golf, battle blasters, an adventure playground, arts & crafts and more! The quaint smuggling town of Polperro is just a short drive away and it’s well-located for days out. The park is only 10 minutes from The Monkey Sanctuary, 15 minutes from Adrenalin Quarry and half an hour from The Eden Project. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Looe Bay Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

11. Park Holidays UK: Hengar Manor Holiday Park

Set within a 35-acre country estate, Hengar Manor Holiday Park is one of the best parks for families looking for a quieter break in Cornwall. The site has an indoor swimming pool with a jacuzzi, a golf course and even a fishing lake – it’s a great place to unwind in nature. When it comes to days out, Bodmin and Wenford Railway and Tintagel Castle are both around 20 minutes away, whilst The Big Sheep Farm and Theme Park and The Milky Way Adventure Park are an hour’s drive. With kids’ entertainment, segways, crafts and an arcade – you’ve got the perfect blend of fun and relaxation. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Hengar Manor Holiday Park on the Park Holidays UK website.

12. Parkdean Resorts: St Minver Holiday Park

St Minver Holiday Park is just a stone’s throw from some of the prettiest family-friendly beaches in the North of Cornwall. The park has an indoor swimming pool with lots of fun water activities on offer, as well as sports, adventure golf, an arcade, soft play and evening entertainment. For the adults, this park also hosts exercise classes, games and adult crafts if you’d like some time for yourself, and there’s a sauna too. The local area is brilliant for days out – it’s a 30 minute drive from Tintagel Castle and St Nectan’s Glen Waterfall, and 20 minutes from Camel Creek Adventure Park. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out St Minver Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

13. Hendra Holiday Park

Located in Newquay, Hendra Holiday Park is home to a fantastic pool complex – Oasis Fun Pools – which offers lots of fun for the kids. The indoor tropical pool has flumes and slides, while the outdoor pool is perfect for the summer months. There’s also a playground, a skate park, a land train, adventure golf and family entertainment in the evenings – it’s one of the best holiday parks for a busy break in Cornwall with the kids. There are also plenty of brilliant family-friendly days out on offer nearby – it’s just a short drive from Newquay Zoo, Camel Creek Adventure Park, The Eden Project and Lappa Valley Railway. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out the Hendra Holiday Park on the Hoseasons website.

14. Away Resorts: Newquay Bay Holiday Resort

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay with the kids over the summer, Newquay Bay Holiday Resort is lovely spot for family holidays in Cornwall – with both indoor and outdoor pools. The park partners with the Blue Surf School and they run some fun events. This year’s big summer bash featured custard fights, a colour throw and a foam party! There’s an adventure playground, arts & crafts and pool inflatables for the kids, as well as a sauna for the grown-ups. When it comes to days out, you’ll find Newquay Zoo less than 10 minutes away, and Bodmin & Wenford Railway and St Michael’s Mount are nearby. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Newquay Bay Holiday Resort on the Away Resorts website.

15. Parkdean Resorts: Sea Acres Holiday Park

One of the best-rated Cornwall holiday parks on TripAdvisor, Sea Acres Holiday Park is a great choice for families. Perched on the cliffs of the Lizard Peninsula – the resort offers stunning views over the Cornish coastline, with the beach just a short walk away. It boasts an indoor pool (with water activities like kayaking, inflatables and aqua jets), as well as soft play, mini golf, an arcade, an adventure playground, sports and arts & crafts. There are some great family-friendly days out just a short drive away – including places like St Michael’s Mount, Paradise Park, Land’s End and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Sea Acres Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

What are the best things to do in Cornwall with kids?

From meeting rescued seals at The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, to exploring the rainforest at the Eden Project, or getting soaked at Bude Monster Slip and Slide – there’s something in Cornwall for the whole family. You can take the kids crabbing, discover The Lost Gardens of Heligan, spend the day at Newquay Zoo or even hop on a boat for a wildlife adventure. Tintagel Castle and St Michael’s Mount offer spectacular views and there’s no better place for a beach day or a surfing lesson. You won’t have time to get bored! For even more family-friendly attractions, hidden gems and money-saving tips, check out my full guide to the 15 Best Things to Do in Cornwall with Kids.

Is Cornwall worth a visit for families?

I hope that this article has been helpful – though you’re spoilt for choice on where to stay with the kids as Cornwall definitely has some of the best UK holiday parks for families! If you’re still wondering whether to head to Cornwall for a family holiday then I have to say a huge YES – book that trip – Cornwall is absolutely worth a visit! We had a really great time exploring and wish we’d stayed for longer! There are so many beautiful beaches, family-friendly attractions and spectacular views. Wherever you decide to stay – have a lovely time! 😍