Things to Do in St Austell
10 attractions and days out
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⭐ 4.1
Swimming & Leisure Centres
St Austell Leisure Centre
This family-friendly leisure centre on Carylon Road offers indoor pools and soft play areas, plus an onsite restaurant, making it perfect for rainy day adventures with accessible facilities throughout.
⭐ 3.8
Bowling Alleys
Ozzell Bowl
Strike up family fun at this accessible ten-pin bowling venue on Priory Road, complete with onsite parking and a restaurant to refuel between games.
Beaches & Coastline
Charlestown Beach
This wheelchair-accessible shingle beach on Cornwall's coast offers young children an exciting spot to explore and enjoy seaside picnics with the family.
⭐ 4.8
Adventure Golf
Cornwall FootballGolf Park
Kick footballs around a golf-style course at this St Austell sports venue that combines two popular games into one fun family activity, with pushchair-friendly paths throughout.
⭐ 4.6
Museums & Galleries
Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Explore Cornwall's fascinating China Clay heritage through interactive exhibits and scenic trails at this working museum set in beautiful countryside. Family-friendly with pushchair access and baby facilities throughout.
⭐ 4.3
Parks & Play Areas
The Eden Project
Explore tropical biomes, educational exhibits and adventure play areas at this innovative Cornish attraction where families can discover plants from around the world in a spectacular setting.
⭐ 4.7
2.4 mi away
Adventure & Activity Centres
Hangloose Adventure Eden
Experience heart-pounding aerial adventures at Eden Project with exhilarating zip lines, swing rides and free-fall attractions, all set within Cornwall's iconic biomes landscape.
Beaches & Coastline
Pentewan Beach
This sheltered Cornish harbour beach offers soft sand and gentle waters ideal for young children to paddle and build sandcastles, with wheelchair access and space for family picnics.
Historic Houses & Gardens
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Discover this enchanting 200-acre Cornish estate where Victorian gardens have been lovingly restored to reveal their secrets. Perfect for all the family with wheelchair access, pushchair-friendly paths and dogs welcome.
⭐ 4.7
4.7 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Polkerris Beach
This sheltered Cornish cove near Par offers safe swimming for children, complete with parking, accessible facilities, baby changing rooms, and an onsite restaurant for refreshments.
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