Dress for play
Choose practical clothing and footwear suited to active outdoor exploration and the day’s weather.
Outdoor family play
Adventure Playground
A free playscape set amid green parkland, with tunnels to investigate, towers to conquer, slides to race down and plenty of room for young imaginations.
An all-weather adventure
Big stories. Bigger play.
The playground brings energetic outdoor play together with a strong sense of Cornish character.
Children can venture through subterranean-style tunnels, clamber over a shipwrecked boat and sweep down funnel slides. The custom-made wooden climbing structure, the Giant’s Trap, takes inspiration from the Cornish legend of Bolster, the giant associated with St Agnes.
There is space for climbing, balancing, digging, building and inventing a different adventure on every visit.
What’s included
Built for busy imaginations
- Underground-style tunnels and funnel slides
- A climbable shipwrecked boat
- The Giant’s Trap wooden climbing structure
- Sand play with diggers and a transport system
- Swings, a seesaw carousel and play huts
- A pyramid tower and wooden train
How to enjoy the playground
Play at your own pace
Make the adventure playground one part of a relaxed family day across Heritage Cornwall’s wider spaces.
Explore together
Help younger children find age-appropriate routes through the playground’s varied features.
Take a breather
Balance high-energy play with time in the surrounding parkland or a break elsewhere on site.
Keep discovering
Continue with indoor family play, heritage stories or a walk around the wider landscape.
Have you seen?
More family adventures
Pair outdoor freedom with colourful indoor play for a varied day together.
Plan around the weather
Outdoor freedom, indoor options
Start outside when the skies are clear, then make room for indoor family play or heritage discovery if conditions change.
Explore Wheal PlayPractical answers
Before play begins
Check current visitor information before travelling, particularly if weather or operational conditions may affect your plans.
Is the adventure playground free?
Yes. The outdoor adventure playground is presented as a free part of the wider Heritage Cornwall visitor experience.
What ages is the playground for?
The playscape is described for children from 1 to 13 years. Adults should help each child choose equipment appropriate to their age and confidence.
Is the playground outdoors?
Yes. It sits within green parkland, so dress for the weather and expect outdoor surfaces.
What play equipment is available?
Features include tunnels, slides, climbing structures, a shipwrecked boat, sand play, swings, huts and imaginative themed equipment.
Does an adult need to supervise?
Children should remain under the care and supervision of their accompanying adult throughout their visit.
Is indoor play available too?
Yes. Wheal Play provides a separate indoor family play option. Follow the family play link for its latest visitor details.
Where can I find access and visitor information?
Use the dedicated visitor information and access pages to prepare for your trip or contact the team about individual requirements.
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