Easter activities for Children in Cornwall

Joining us for Easter 2025? Here’s some inspiration for your visit.

 

The Beach

Obviously one of main reasons people come to visit Cornwall is for it’s beautiful beaches.  Around Ekopod we’re lucky to have some gorgeous ones!  For ease of access we recommend Widemouth (you can park right next to the sand here) and the the town beaches of Crooklets and Summerleaze.  For both the town beaches it is a very short walk from the carpark to the sand and easy access to the shops and cafes of Bude. Widemouth also has two cafes.   They all offer lovely opportunities, to paddle, rock pool, swim (if you’re a cold water swimming enthusiast) and surf.  If you do love cold water swimming do not miss Bude’s famous sea pool. During the Easter holidays there will be lifeguards on both Summerleaze and Widemouth beaches.

 

 

Hidden Valley

One of our closest favourites is Hidden Valley which opens back up again for Easter and I’m really looking forward to going again with Lyra.  Different to any other theme park I’ve been to this place is known for its ‘challenge trails’. Set up with trails for all different ages through to adults, work out the clues and take on the activities to complete the challenges. As well as the outdoor trails there is the indoor Forbidden Mansion trail and an escape room.  On top of that is a fab outside playground, maze, mini train to take you around the park and a fairy village to visit.  Set in beautifully manicured grounds, dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas and it provides a day’s activities for children of all ages. There is a restaurant onsite, or you are welcome to take picnics.   Opens for the year 6th April.

15 minutes from Ekopod Home – Hidden Valley The Puzzle Park North Cornwall

 

 

The Big Sheep

So this one’s in Devon, but we’re just on the border and it’s a fantastic day out for kids so I’m adding it into the mix!  One for younger kids that are animal lovers!  Bottle feed the lambs, cuddle puppies and bunnies in their pets corner and feed the goats and sheep in their barn.    The Big Sheep have live shows including sheep racing and they have train rides and a roller coaster depending on what level of adrenaline you want to go for!  They also have a large soft play as well as jumping pillows and pedalos.  Open the 5th – 21st April.

1 hour from Ekopod The Big Sheep

 

 

Camel Creek

Back in Cornwall we have Camel Creek adventure park.  This also has animals, including horses and meerkats but it is less hands on.  Instead it has a much a larger range of fab rides, so suitable for slightly older children than the Big Sheep.  They also have indoor play, a reptile house  and for Easter they’ll have live shows and an Easter Egg hunt.  Their Easter program will run from 7th 21st April.

40 minutes from Ekopod Camel Creek

 

Trethorne Leisure Park

So, fingers crossed for sunshine, but if that fails soft play! Just down the road from Ekopod Trethorne has a huge soft play with slides, bouncy castles, a pirate ship and inside beach.  For older children there are arcades, dodgems and ten pin bowling, climbing walls and Zorb football.  If the sun comes out there is an extensive outside playground, small boating lake and meet the animal encounters.

10 minutes from Ekopod  Trethorne Leisure Park

 

Lanhydrock

Visit beautiful Lanhydrock one of our closest National Trust properties and get involved in their Easter Trail.  There’s a chocolate egg to be won if you complete the challenge (£3.50 additional charge)  For children there is also a family route within the house, a newly refurbished outdoor playground and child friendly mountain bike trails and bike hire.

30 minutes from Ekopod Lanhydrock

 

The Eden Project

Always a favourite for visitors to Cornwall this Easter they’ve get a range of child friendly activities.  This Easter they are celebrating the joys of spring and there will also be a giant Easter egg hunt!

40 mins from Ekopod The Eden Project

 

 

 

Bodmin Railway

Jump abord the Easter Eggspress at Bodmin Railway for a ride through beautiful scenery by steam.  Another attraction running Easter activities for Children in Cornwall is Bodmin Railway.

From April 4th to April 16th they will also be running the EASTER EGGSPRESS train. With the purchase of any All-Line or Single Line ticket you can take part in the free Easter trail.

For the adults, on either 9th or 10th of April, you can use the code ‘EASTERFIZZ‘ at the checkout, to receive £2.00 off a Fizz Afternoon Cream Tea Box.

3o minutes from Bodmin Railway

 

 

Easter Egg Rolling Padstow

A special tradition in Padstow is the Easter egg decorating and rolling on Easter Sunday.  This is an RNLI fundraiser that anyone can get involved with.  The egg rolling takes place on Duke Street.

 

Nature

While visiting also make sure to set aside side time to embrace spring blossoming at Ekopod.   Whether you’re staying in one of our geodomes or safari tents your kids can enjoy unstructured play, simply exploring the wild areas of Ekopod.  Look out for the different birds, wildflowers and wildlife you can spot around the site. With the warmer weather and longer days ahead, there’s no better time to encourage kids to put down their screens and embrace the great outdoors!

 

We hope you enjoy our suggestions for Easter activities for Children in Cornwall and look forward to welcoming you to Ekopod!