Free Family Attraction in Cornwall

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FAMILY attractions can sometimes make for expensive days out – after all there's petrol, meals out and entrance prices to consider. You may be surprised to discover, therefore, there are still some family-friendly places that don't charge you to get in. Here are a few ideas selected from the 2009 South West edition of Let's Go with the Children. This useful nationwide series is unique in comprehensively searching out things to do and places to go with children aged between three and 16 years of age.

In North Devon, of course, we are extremely lucky to have some of the best beaches in the country, the beautiful Tarka Trail and Exmoor on the doorstep. Here are some other fabulous free days out for those of you wanting to explore more of the South West.

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Cardinham Woods, near Bodmin PL30 4AL 01392 832262 There are waymarked trails for all abilities and an exciting children's play area. Look out for special wildlife events.

Roskilly's Ice Cream and Organic Farm, Helston Tregellast Barton Farm, St Keverne, TR12 6NX www.roskillys.co.uk 01326 280479 Watch the milking, explore the woodlands, feed the ducks on the ponds and look out for the giant rhubarb trees on this working organic farm.

Cornish Gold and Treasure Park, near Portreath Tolgus Mill, TR16 4HN www.treasurepark.co.uk 01209 218198 Lots to see including James Bond's Aston Martin and the car from Back to the Future. Brave the Tolgus Tin Haunted Mine.

Perranzabuloe Folk Museum, Perranporth Ponsmere Road, TR6 0BW 01872 573321 Find out about the 'hidden churches' lost in the sand dunes and see parts of the Spitfire found after it had crashed on the beach.

The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro River Street, TR1 2SJ www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk 01872 272205 See amazing objects, including an unwrapped Egyptian mummy. Learn about Cornish history and archaeology, natural history, minerals and fine and decorative art.

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