From the Aquarium and zoo to exciting adventure playgrounds, Newquay boasts a world of family attractions away from its beaches. There is plenty of other family fun when you've had enough of sandcastles and ice cream.

Come face to face with reef sharks in the underwater tunnel at the Blue Reef Aquarium Make a splash in the tropics of The Oasis Fun Pool or Waterworld at Trenance Leisure Park.

If your kids have brought a skateboard or bmx with them then let them loose at Wooden Waves, Newquay's ramp park.

At Holywell Fun Park lose yourself in Merlin's maze, get wet on the bumper boats, jump into the ball pool, pitch and putt and race go-karts

It's full steam ahead aboard Lappy Valley Steam railway or see the delights of the World in Miniature model village.

Wear the kids out in the huge indoor soft play area at Dairyland Farm World or explore the Trenance valley on horseback, but if you're a budding Andy Murray the how about a game of tennis at Newquay's Heron Tennis Club where everyone is welcome.

If you think Cornwall's gardens won't hold any attraction for children then think again! Trebah, near Falmouth, and Trevarno, near Helston have fantastic outdoor kids play areas and plenty or room to run around and explore. Visit Gardens Of Cornwall for more suggestions.

Children cannot fail to be entertained from dawn to dusk in Newquay and whatever their hunger preference at the end the day, can feast in one of the many family eateries - where you will also find parents looking blissfully happy as they relax over a glass of wine and a platter of fresh