Things to do in Bodmin
If you are looking for a family day out in Bodmin we have some great suggestions for activities.
There are plenty of things to do with children in Bodmin - ranging from steam railways to soft play!
Several attractions in Bodmin town centre have dicounts on entry costs for local residents or savings if you buy tickets for more than one attraction.
Attractions
Bodmin and Wendford Railway
Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Cornwall's only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives.
More information and booking on the website.
Bodmin Keep - Cornwall's Army Museum
Bodmin Keep is an original army keep and has buzzed with military activity for generations. Now a museum, it inspires and connects young and old visitors with stories of ordinary soldiers doing extraordinary things.
Special events run during the school holidays.
Please check the website for further information - https://bodminkeep.org/
Pencarrow House
House with gardens
Lanhydrock
National Trust property with gardens and parkland
Parks and Walks
Camel Trail
The Camel Trail is a traffic free route along a disused railway line, which stretches for twelve miles between Bodmin and Padstow. This flat trail is brilliant for walking, pushchairs, bikes or scooters.
Colliford Lake
Colliford is Cornwall’s largest inland water, with a vast surface area of 900 acres. There are three way-marked walks offering beautiful views of neighbouring moorland.
Cardinham Woods
Forestry Commission woodland with walking and bike trails. Car park and cafe.
Events
Bodmin Farmer's Market
Lanhydrock Car Boot
