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Useful contacts
We have collected together a list of useful contact details that you may have seen in the magazine. To make these easier to find here is an alphabetical directory:
Alexander Miller Opticians, Falmouth
High Street, Falmouth. www.alexandermilleropticians.co.uk
Baby Ballet
Classes in Truro and surrounding areas. For boys and girls from 6 months.
07935 952918 www.babyballet.co.uk
Bambino Art
Artistic Childhood Photography, 07814 8723841 www.bambino-art.co.uk
BF Adventure
Longdowns, near Falmouth. Children’s holiday clubs, family adventure days and birthday parties
Goodygrane Activity Centre, Near Falmouth, TR10 9BX 01326 340912 www.bfadventure.org
Blackbird Pie
What’s on for Families in Cornwall, 3 Basset Place, Falmouth. 01326 314242 www.blackbirdpie.co.uk
BlueReef Aquarium Newquay
01637 878134 www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk
Bodmin and Wenford Railway
Regular trains run from the charming old fashioned station, for steam trains see schedule, 01208 73555 www.bodminrailway.co.uk
Bombadingas & Skullduggery Laser Combat
Pirate Soft Play for under 9s and laser combat for over 7s, Pool Industrial Estate, 01209 219555 www.bombadingas.co.uk
Boot Up!
Outdoor learning for everyone, half-term and holiday clubs, Forest School, arts and crafts, nature activities, parties, Saturday Club and school visits. Barras Moor Farm, Perranarworthal, TR3 7PE 01872 862697 07967 132919 info@bootup.org.uk www.bootup.org.uk Get your kids connected with nature: Boot Up! Outdoor Learning for Everyone
Callestick Farm
Near Truro, just off the A3075 at Penhallow, delicious ice cream and a charming place to visit. TR4 9LL 01872 573126 www.callestickfarm.co.uk
Cardinham Woods
cardinhamwoods 0300 0674800 www.forestry.gov.uk/visit
You can contact Woods Cafe by e-mail, call them on or visit their website www.woodscafecornwall.co.uk
Carn to Cove
Local performances throughout the county: venues, times and prices. 0845 0940428 www.carntocove.co.uk
Circo Kernow
See Swamp Circus (below)
Community Energy Plus
Switch to cheaper energy tariffs and cut your bills by an average of 25%
o8oo 8047247 www.communityenergyswitch.org.uk
Cornwall College
Newquay www.cornwall.ac.uk/newquay
Cornwall Outdoors
Exhilarating multi-activity days managed by Cornwall Learning. www.cornwalloutdoors.org
Cornwall Riviera Box Office,
Cornwall Theatre School
Classes in Truro, Penryn and Newquay www.cornwalltheatreschool.co.uk
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
family-friendly nature reseres and events, 01872 273939 ext. 203 www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
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Deltor Printers
Saltash 01752 841717 www.deltoruk.com
Duchy College
Stoke Climsland, part of the Cornwall College Group 08456 050455 www.duchy.ac.uk
Eden Project,
Boldeva, St Austell 01726 811911 www.edenproject.com
Exeter University
Falmouth Art Gallery
Pop into the gallery to be inspired www.falmouthartgallery.com
Family Information Service
facebook.com/CornwallFIS
0800 587 8191 01872 323535 www.cornwallfisdirectory.org.uk
Flambards
Helston, Cornwall. TR13 0QA 01326 573404 www.flambards.co.uk
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Geevor Tin Mine
Pendeen, Penzance. TR19 7EW 01736 788662 www.geevor.com
Gyllyngdune Gardens
see below: Princess Pavilion, Falmouth. 01326 211222
Hall for Cornwall
Lemon Quay, Truro. TR1 2LL Box Office 01872 262466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
Hayle Heritage Centre,
01736 757683 www.hayleheritagecentre.org.uk
Helston Railway
Trevarno Farm, Prospidnick, Helston. TR13 0RY www.helstonrailway.co.uk
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I Love Nature
Philip Waters info@ilovenature.org.uk (Coming soon – www.ilovenature.org.uk)
Kidz R Us Theatre
St Ives Theatre, Lower Stennack, Box Office 01736 797007 www.kidzrus.net
Kidzworld
10,000 square feet of indoor play, all undercover
Stadium Retail Park, St Austell. PL25 3RP 01726 815553 www.Kidzworld.co.uk
Launceston Youth Theatre
St John’s Ambulance Hall, Westgate Street launcestonyt@gmail.com www.launceston-drama.co.uk
Leisure Centres including:
Bodmin, Bude, Falmouth, Helston, Launceston, Liskeard, Newquay, Saltash, St Austell, St Ives, Truro, Wadebridge
Little Kitchen Magicians
Healthy, fun and educational cookery workshops held at Heartlands (TR15), Trevoole Farm (TR14) and Eden Cafe (PL25) 07968 606580 www.littlekitchenmagicians.com
Lost Gardens of Heligan
01726 879500 www.heligan.com
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Mark’s Ark
Wildlife encounters for kid’s parties, playgroups, schools, fun days. 01736 333293 www.marks-ark.co.uk
Mighty Oak Tree Climbing Co
Join us for an exhilarating experience in the trees. Perfect for birthday parties from age 4 years.
Qualified and insured instructors. Contact Alan Stock 07890 698651 www.mighty-oak.co.uk
Minack Theatre,
on the cliffs at Porthcurno, Penzance. TR19 6JU 01736 810181 www.minack.com
Molly Music
Music and movement classes for babies and toddlers in Bodmin, St Austell and Truro
07775 446254 helen@mollymusic.co.uk www.mollymusic.co.uk
Monkey Music
Award winning music classes for babies and young children 01872 276766 truro@monkeymusic.co.uk www.monkeymusic.co.uk
NOURYSH
Family-friendly guide to making eating well easy: https://www.nourysh.co.uk
Mylor Sailing School
Mylor Yacht Harbour, TR11 5UF. 01326 377633 / 07971 520257 www.mylorsailingschool.co.uk
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery Quay, Falmouth. 01326 313388 nmmc.co.uk
National Trust
Antony, Torpoint 01752 812191 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/antony
Cotehele, 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele
East Pool Mine, 01209 315027 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/east-pool-mine
Godolphin, 0844 2491895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/godolphin
Lanhydrock, Bodmin 01208 265950 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock
Levant Mine, 01736 786156 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/levant-mine
Boscastle, National Trust Rangers 01208 863046 northcornwall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Penrose and the Stables Café, Helston. 01326 562353 (café) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrose
St Michael’s Mount, NT partner – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/st–michaels-mount
Tintagel Old Post Office 01840 770024 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tintagel-old-post-office
Trengwainton, Madron, Penzance. 01736 363148 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trengwainton
Trerice, near Newqay. 01637 875404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice
Newlyn Fish Festival
Newquay Forest School
Training the next generation of outdoor professionals
Schools sessions, Professional qualifications, Masterclasses, After school club, Toddler sessions, Family days, Birthday parties
Newquay Zoo
Cornwall’s biggest zoo, 0844 4742244 www.newquayzoo.org.uk
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Paradise Park, Hayle
Award-winning wildlife sanctuary with JungleBarn indoor play centre Infoline 01736 751020
Parent Carer Council for Cornwall
Pendennis Castle
(English Heritage), Falmouth 01326 316594
Penderlaw Solicitors
11 High Cross, Truro, TR1 2AJ 01872 241408
Penlee House Gallery and Museum
Morrab Road, Penzance, TR18 4HE 01736 363625 www.penleehouse.org.uk
Pentille Castle and Estate
Paynters Cross, family-friendly bird-watching and wildlife events and summer fête, 01579 350044 www.pentillie.co.uk
Penwith College
01736 335000 www.truro-penwith.ac.uk
Play Therapy
Help children with emotional, behavioural and mental health problems. A very worthwhile career!
Courses in Cornwall providing University and Professional Awards.
01825 761143 www.playtherapy.org.uk
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Some events require booking and/or admission charges 01752 304774 www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk
Princess Pavilion and Gyllyngdune Gardens
41 Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4AR. 01326 211222 www.tempusleisure.org.uk
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RAMPS (Redruth Amateur Musical and Pantomime Society)
Rattlebox Theatre
Puppetry and stories www.rattleboxtheatre.com
Raze the Roof
Indoor soft play and laser tag arena, 30a Parkengue, Kernick Road Industrial Estate, Penryn 01326 377481 www.razetheroof.co.uk
Regal Theatre, Redruth
01209 216278 www.regaltheatre.co.uk
Royal Cornwall Museum
Family fun for all ages www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
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Saint Michael’s Mount
Seal Sanctuary
Gweek, discover how grey seals survivie in the wild and how the team rescue up to 50 injured or abandoned grey seals every year 01326 221361 / 221210 www.sealsanctuaries.com
Squashbox Theatre
Touring Theatre Company www.squashboxtheatre.co.uk
Squirrels Crazy Golf
Rosewarne Manor, Gwinear Road, Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5JQ 01209 610414
Stables Café
Penrose (National Trust), Helston 01326 562353
Sterts Theatre
Upton Cross, 01579 362382 www.sterts.co.uk
Story Republic
“A travelling world of words that celebrates the place of story in Cornwall’s culture.” www.thestoryrepublic.co.uk
Supercamps
Children’s holiday activity camps www.supercamps.co.uk/camps
Swamp Circus
Circo Kernow, Swamp Arts Cafe. Penryn, 01326 377008 www.circokernow.co.uk
Swim Academy for Babies
Locations across Cornwall swimacademyforbabies.com
Swim Safe
www.swimming.org/go/parents/swim-safe
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Tang Soo Do
Martial arts for kids aged 5 to 9
Thursdays at Penryn College 6.30- 7-30
Call Elly 07728 199044
Tate St Ives
Full programme of family events 01736 796226 tate.org.uk/stives
Telegraph Museum
Porthcurno, SatNav: TR19 6JX 01736 810966 www.telegraphmuseum.org
Trebah Garden
“Trebah- it’s excitingly different.” 01326 252200 trebah-garden.co.uk
Trevaskis Farm
Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5JQ Restaurant: 01209 713931 Farm Market: 01209 714009
Truro Cathedral
Truro College
01872 276000 www.truro-penwith.ac.uk
Truro High School
“Girls First” 01872 272830 trurohigh.co.uk
Visit Devon
Zero Gravity and Velocity Play
Unit 1-3 Castle Buildings, Gilston Road, Saltash, PL12 6TW
Trampolining and gymnastics also available in Callington and Looe
01752 842517 www.zerogravityacademy.co.uk