Things To Do

Experience all Devon and Cornwall have to offer

There's plenty to keep you entertained whether you stay close to home or venture further afield. Ta Mill sits within easy reach of fantastic surfing beaches, the rugged beauty of Bodmin Moor, and a wealth of family attractions, wildlife parks and outdoor adventures — whatever the weather.

Whether you fancy a gentle wildlife walk, a steam train ride, or something a little more adventurous like tree surfing or coasteering, you'll find no shortage of ways to fill your days in Devon and Cornwall.

Bodmin Moor and Golitha Falls near Ta Mill

Adventure on your doorstep


Bodmin Moor's wild, open landscape is just a short drive away, offering scenic walking trails, ancient tors and beauty spots like Golitha Falls. For a bigger dose of adventure, the Tamar Trails network offers canoeing, cycling and tree-top zip wires, while the North Cornwall coast is only around 20 minutes away with some of the region's best surf beaches.

However you like to spend your days, you're perfectly placed to explore it all.

Local Highlights

Trethorne Leisure Farm
Trethorne Leisure Farm

Great entertainment for the whole family, with horse riding, lamb feeding, indoor and outdoor play parks and bowling.

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Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre
Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre

See otters, deer, wallabies and many species of birds while walking through the woodlands at this popular wildlife park.

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Launceston Steam Railway
Launceston Steam Railway

Step back in time on this historic railway through the Kensey Valley, with a museum, gift shop and picnic stops on route.

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Golitha Falls
Golitha Falls

A famous beauty spot on the edge of Bodmin Moor, where the River Fowey tumbles through a wooded valley in spectacular cascades.

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Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Cornwall's only full-size heritage railway still operated by steam locomotives, offering a nostalgic journey through the countryside.

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Cornish Rock Tors
Cornish Rock Tors

Tailor-made adventure packages covering rock climbing, coasteering, wild swimming and sea kayaking for all abilities.

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Cornish Sporting Clays
Cornish Sporting Clays

A relaxed, private clay shooting experience on site at Ta Mill — all equipment supplied, no experience required.

Big Blue Surf School
Big Blue Surf School

Learn to surf at Bude with this well-regarded school, great for family days out or group lessons of any level.

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Surfs Up Surf School
Surfs Up Surf School

Expert instruction from one of the UK's most experienced coaching teams, with courses for every level.

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Tamar Trails Tree Surfing
Tamar Trails Tree Surfing

Test your nerve on this famous tree-top course with high ropes, tree jumps and zip wires — a great group activity.

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Tamar Trails On Canoe
Tamar Trails On Canoe

A scenic paddle on the River Tamar from the historic Quay at Cotehele, gentle enough for families and groups alike.

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Horse Riding
Horse Riding

We can recommend riding stables across Bodmin Moor and the North Cornwall coast for an afternoon on horseback.

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Ready for your next adventure?

Book your stay and make Ta Mill your base for exploring the best of Devon and Cornwall.