Summer Holiday Activities for Families at Cardinham Woods

Published On: 30 June 2025Last Updated: 30 June 2025By CornishStuff

📷 Summer Holiday Activities for Families at Cardinham Woods - Credit - Forestry England Crown Copyright

Looking for budget-friendly ideas to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays? Cardinham Woods near Bodmin is packed with fun family activities this summer – many of them free or low-cost.

From outdoor adventures to creative woodland trails, there’s something for all ages and abilities throughout the holidays. Here’s what’s on offer:

📷Stickman at Cardinham Woods - Credit - Forestry England Crown Copyright

Stick Man Family Adventure Trail

Cost: £4 per activity pack

Help Stick Man find his way back to the family tree on a magical woodland trail packed with wildlife facts and fun activities. Grab an activity pack from the Ranger’s Hut (open Sunday to Thursday, 9.30am to 3.00pm during school holidays) to make the most of your walk. It includes extra games and a special passport for collecting stamps.
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📷Dog in front of trail sign - Credit - Forestry England Crown Copyright

Wallace & Gromit Forest Walkies

Cost: £5 per activity pack

Dog lovers can join Wallace and Gromit for a forest trail with a difference. Complete dog-themed challenges, solve puzzles and track down the sneaky Feathers McGraw. Pick up an activity pack from the Ranger’s Hut to be in with a chance of winning a dog-friendly holiday.
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📷Mountain biking at Cardinham Woods - Credit - Forestry England Crown Copyright

Free Family Bike Rides

Cost: FREE

Whether you’ve got little ones on balance bikes or teenagers keen for a challenge, Cardinham Woods has something for everyone. Try the gentle Lady Vale Walk or test your skills on the Bodmin Beast singletrack trail.
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Forest Activity Bags

Cost: £5 per bag hire

Get hands-on with nature using a Forest Activity Bag. Packed with up to four hours of ideas, quizzes and challenges, it’s designed for families to enjoy at their own pace. Every child gets a goody bag to take home.
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📷Parent and child in the forest - Credit - Forestry England Crown Copyright

Scenic Walking Trails

Cost: FREE

Choose from a selection of walking routes to suit all fitness levels. Families with young children will enjoy the pushchair-friendly Lady Vale Walk, which features Gruffalo sculptures. For those up for a steeper challenge, the Wheal Glyn Walk takes you to the ruins of Cardinham’s old ‘bubble mine’. All-terrain mobility scooters are also available for hire.
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Wildlife Spotting

Cost: FREE

Turn a simple walk into an exciting nature hunt. Look out for everything from bugs and birds to deer. Download the free wildlife spotter sheet to help children log what they find.

All activities are available throughout the summer holidays. Activity packs and bag hire can be picked up from the Ranger’s Hut, open Sunday to Thursday from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Parking charges apply to all visits, though Forestry England members can park for free.

With so much to explore, which forest adventure will you choose first?