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Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay, Towan Promenade, Newquay, Cornwall,
TR7 1DU. Tel 01637 878134. Open-top tanks allow close encounters
with friendly rays. Spectacular underwater walkthrough tunnels
offer unforgettable journeys through exotic coral reefs - home
to sharks and shimmering shoals of brightly-coloured fish. About
6 miles north east of Perranporth.
Newquay Zoo, Trenance
Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ. Tel: 01637 873342. From
its humble origins as a small pets corner in the early sixties,
Newquay Zoo, opened in 1969, has become one of the country's
top zoos, with ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes.
www.newquayzoo.org.uk. About 6 miles north east of Perranporth.
Trerice, Kestle Mill, nr Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4PG. Tel: 01637
875404. Elizabethan manor house with fine interiors and delightful
garden. A 'hidden gem', tucked away in the Cornish countryside.
Elizabethan manor famed for its 'barrel-roofed' Great Chamber.
National Trust. Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About
6 miles north east of Perranporth.
THE LAPPA VALLEY STEAM
RAILWAY, St.Newlyn East, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5HZ. The original
railway closed in 1963, and in 1974 Eric Booth, the founder of
Lappa Valley, reopened part of the line as a narrow-gauge railway.
Benny Halt to East Wheal Rose. www.lappavalley.co.uk. About 5
miles east of Perranporth.
Miniatura Park, Goonhavern, Truro TR4 9QE. Tel: 0870 458 4433.
Relaxing fun for all the family with new and refurbished models,
puzzles, sculptures, and grottos hidden throughout 12 acres of
magical Cornish gardens. Mediterranean cafe and beach shack snack
bar. www.miniaturapark.co.uk. About 3 miles east of Perranporth.
ST. AGNES LEISURE PARK,
Penwinnick Road, St. Agnes. Tel: 01872 552793. A superb attractions
included in one admission price. Fun and entertainment for the
whole family. Haunted House. Grand Animated Circus. Cornwall
in Miniature. Fully accessible for disabled persons. Family ticket
available, Cafeteria and gift shop available. About 3 miles south
of Perranporth.
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