Discover Newquay's Free Family Trails

Newquay offers families the perfect blend of coastal adventure and interactive fun through our exciting collection of free family trails. These trails combine outdoor exploration with engaging challenges, ensuring children of all ages can discover the magic of Newquay while earning fantastic prizes along the way.

Why Choose Newquay Family Trails?

Our free family trails transform ordinary walks into extraordinary adventures. Each trail is carefully crafted to entertain, educate, and inspire young explorers while showcasing the natural beauty and rich heritage of Newquay.

The Trenance Trail: Nature's Playground Awaits

The Trenance Trail takes families through one of Newquay's most beloved green spaces, combining wildlife spotting with interactive challenges. This family-friendly trail winds through Trenance Gardens and around the picturesque boating lake, where children can search for images while learning about local flora and fauna.

Perfect for families with children aged 4-12, The Trenance Trail offers gentle terrain suitable for pushchairs and little legs. 

Date Detectives: Uncover Newquay's Hidden History

The Date Detectives trail transforms young visitors into time-traveling investigators, challenging them to discover historical dates throughout Newquay's town centre. This engaging heritage trail combines local history, perfect for curious minds aged 6 and above.

Beach I Spy: Coastal Discovery Adventure

Families explore the beach environment while searching for natural treasures, from unique shells and interesting rocks to coastal wildlife and plants. This trail is perfect for combining beach time with educational discovery.

Free Prizes for Every Completed Trail

Every child who completes one of our family trails receives a prize, creating lasting memories of their Newquay adventure. 

Planning Your Family Trail Adventure

Our family trails operate throughout the different seasons, with trail maps and information available from the Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre with participating businesses. 

Whether you're visiting Newquay for a day trip or a longer family holiday, our free trails provide structured activities that showcase the best of what Newquay has to offer. From the peaceful gardens of Trenance to the bustling historic town centre and the dramatic coastline, each trail reveals different sides of Newquay's character.

Start your family's Newquay adventure today – pick up a trail map, gather the children, and discover why these free family trails have become a must-do activity for families visiting our beautiful seaside destination.