Things to do

Great entertainment for children and adults alike, Trethorne Leisure offers something for the whole family. The farm boasts activities such as horse riding, bottle feeding the lambs, indoor and outdoor play parks and bowling.

Trethorne Leisure Park

The Otter Park and Wildlife Centre allows visitors to see not just otters (made famous by the legendary Tarka), but also deer, wallabies and many species of birds while walking through the woodlands.

Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre

Step back in time and visit this historic railway, museum and gift shop. Buy a ‘Day Rover’ ticket that will allow you to travel in open or closed carriages around the Kensey Valley and with a train every 50 minutes, there is plenty of time for a picnic stop on route!

Launceston Steam Railway

A famous beauty spot on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Golitha Falls NNR is a steeply sided wooded valley, with the River Fowey flowing through it in a series of spectacular cascades.

Golitha Falls

Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel as you journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway – Cornwall’s only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives.

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Tailor made adventure packages for complete beginners all the way through to seasoned adrenaline junkies, covering half day trips to multiple day courses in Rock Climbing, Coasteering, Wild Swimming and Sea Kayaking in Cornwall.

Cornish Rock Tors

Experience this unique sport in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere on site here at Ta Mill. Rob offers a bespoke and private shooting experience without the pressure to perform in front of unwanted on lookers. All equipment supplied, no experience required. Ring Rob on 07449 090852.

A fantastic opportunity to learn to surf. Whether you are looking for a great family day out or for surfing lessons for your individuals or as a group, then you’ve come to the right place. Big Blue Surf school at Bude can teach you to surf.

Big Blue Surf School

Offering the highest level of instruction through the most experienced coaching team in the UK, they have a range of courses to suit everyone – from complete beginner to advanced surfer.

Surfs Up Surf School

Tree Surfing – a great group activity. Test your nerve on this famous tree-top experience including a high ropes course, tree jump and zip wire. Weave through the trees on the specially designed trail. Test your Tarzan-ometer ratings on a range of intricately constructed swings, bridges, wooden walkways and zip wires. 25 miles from Ta Mill.

Tree Surfing

On Canoe – take a scenic paddle on the River Tamar from the historic Quay at Cotehele up river, past the village of Calstock and into the wilds of the upper tidal limits. Canoeing on the River Tamar is a gentle and enjoyable outdoor activity, suitable for all types of groups from young families to large stag and hen groups.

Canoe Tamar

You don’t need to bring your wheels if you want to get on your bike! You can enjoy a few hours or longer on the nearby Camel Trail. Hire you bikes from Bike Smart or Bridge Bike Hire and visit Padstow without the car. The Camel Trail provides access to the beautiful Cornish countryside along a disused railway line between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow.

The Camel Trail

We can recommend a number of riding stables in the area. Whether you wish to trek across the rugged landscape of Bodmin Moor or enjoy a relaxing ride in the beautiful surroundings on the North Cornwall coast, we can help you plan an afternoon or a few hours on horse-back.

Horse Riding

North Cornwall boasts a fantastic variety of golf clubs which are within an easy drive of Ta Mill. Launceston Golf Club is a 10 minute drive and you can enjoy coastal views from St Enodoc or Bude if you travel a little further. These are just a few suggestions but there are many more to keep you busy on the green.

Launceston Golf Club