101 Things to do at Flambards!
Published: 28th July 2023
- Our first reason for visiting Flambards is of course the abundance of exciting rides for all the family. See all of our rides here.
- Enjoy BIG play for little ones at Ferdi’s Indoor Play, now included in Flambards admission - Explore air bursting ball swamps, cannon shooters, slides, and tunnels!
- Sky-Force is the largest white-knuckle ride in the South West! Whizzing high above the Park, this adrenaline-packed ride is guaranteed fun for thrill seekers.
- Skyraker is a twisting ride taking you up into the dizzy heights before you plummet back to earth!
- Swoop into the Cornwall sky 13 metres above the ground on the Flambards Skyswinger
- Think large drops, rapid turns and big screams… that’s right, it’s the iconic Hornet Rollercoaster (Psst - don’t forget to smile at the cameras)
- The Western Mine Train journeys back 200 years in American history and provides a whistle-stop tour of the Wild West
- Only for the daring and those who have a strong stomach! Twist round and upside down and view the clouds from high above the ground on the Thunderbolt
- Prepare to get wet! Yes, you’ve guessed it; it’s the Flambards Log Flume! This ride is perfect for the whole family
- Another great ride for the entire family to enjoy is our new Balloon Ride! Can you take in the amazing views without getting too dizzy as you spin?
- Don’t miss the Rocking Tug Boat, a brilliant ride for you to use your imagination and picture yourselves on a rough Cornish Sea
- Our fleet of Go Karts is awaiting you - We have adult only carts or a family cart for 2 x people (additional fees apply)
- Take on Cornwall’s biggest drop slide - the Demon Drop!
- Be sure to get your favourite ride photos to remember your day out!
- Win prizes in our indoor arcade
- There are plenty of rides for little ones at Flambards
- For the biggest selection of younger rides, be sure to explore Ferdi’s Funland
- Spin round and round and round on our colourful teacups…how dizzy will you be?
- Ride on the back of a human cannonball and control your height as you spring into the air and zoom round this fantastic merry-go-round
- See Ferdi’s Funland up high and take a spin on the Flambards Cornwall Eye
- Now this one is a must! For the best views of the park jump on one of the Cyclocopters and don’t forget to wave to the world beneath you as you go past
- Who doesn’t love a carousel? Choose your horse and carriage and wave to the world as you pass them by
- After the main carousel, why not jump on our new mini carousel, great for smaller members of the family
- Come rain or shine Flambards has got you covered with both indoor and outdoor fun!
- Tire the kids out at the Outdoor Adventure Play Area. Let them explore, climb and run around.
- Who doesn’t love a round of mini golf? Our mini dino golf is the perfect game for you and your family to test your skills. How many hole-in-ones can you get?
- Look out for the Flambards giant deckchair in Ferdi’s Funland and show us your snaps on social media using #Flambards
- While you’re happy snapping, our Humpty Dumpty wall is the perfect spot for your Flambards family pic
- Join us Mondays and Wednesdays throughout August for our summer Fireworks Spectacular events!
- Each of our Firework Spectaculars ends with an award-winning firework display
- Enjoy an Ed Sheeran Tribute on Wednesday 2nd August
- Elton John Tribute on Monday 7th and Monday 28th August
- Billie Eilish Tribute Wednesday 9th August
- Abba Duo Tribute Monday 14th August
- George Ezra Tribute Wednesday 16th August
- Anne-Marie Tribute Monday 21st August
- Brian Adams Tribute Wednesday 23rd August
- All of our Firework Spectacular Shows start at dusk. meaning you can enjoy the attractions at Flambards in the dark!
- We couldn’t not mention our award-winning Victorian Village, where visitors can travel back in time and walk-through life size Victorian streets.
- Solve the mystery of the ‘Who Dunnit’ trail which takes you on a spotter hunt around the Village to identify the guilty parties.
- Look out for the enchanted portraits of Dreadful Jack, the village Penny Dreadful seller, as they spring to life while you walk by
- As you enter the village, your first stop will be the Pawn Broker
- Don’t just stroll past the Victorian House in our village, but step inside and see how people used to live
- When you come to the kitchen keep your eyes peeled for a little mouse on the cold floor
- Visitors can see the old Victorian fire station complete with an old fire engine
- Stroll past the local dentist and take a peek at the poor patient on the chair. We don’t think many of you would want to go in there
- Pop into the grocers in our Victoria Village and see all of the old brands that we know and love.
- We don’t think the toyshop will go unmissed by the little ones. See how much the toys have changed over time
- Ever wondered how milk and cheese were made and stored back then? Head over to the Victorian Dairy
- The local Victorian Blacksmith would’ve been able to hammer and beat metal into anything from a farmyard gate to horseshoe or agricultural implements
- ‘The Pheasant Inn’ gained its name from the door which was bought by the Flambards team at auction
- In Victorian times, women were not allowed to drink in pubs, so many mothers and wives would have bought alcohol at hardware stores instead
- One of our firm favourites whilst exploring the Victorian Village is of course ‘Miss Vaughton’s Sweet Shop’. Here you’ll smell real scents of delicious goodies
- See into a Victorian classroom of an old school complete with a Dunce in the corner
- Peek through the windows of the old chemist shop – a time capsule that has been untouched for over 100 years. How many medicine bottles can you see?
- A trip to the village wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Victorian Bakery
- Inside the village Apothecary, Mr Dyke can be found compounding his own pills and potions, and providing all the local pharmaceutical services.
- Admire the bespoke gowns and hats on displays at K. Fillingham, Milliner, Costumier and Glover
- Explore the coach house, reception and kitchen of the Flambards Hotel
- Explore Britain in the Blitz at Flambards, where you’ll experience our life-sized replica of a London Street blitzed during World War II
- Visitors can literally feel the floor shake as another bomb hits in the Britain in the Blitz attraction
- Peek into a life like Anderson shelter where people used to take cover from the bombs in the war
- Walk past the authentic 1940s shops, how many national brands can you recognise?
- Spot the evacuees at the train station heading to Cornwall to escape the city
- Read original letters from evacuee children to their teachers, a really moving part of our Britain in the Blitz attraction.
- Walk into the post office and read some of the newspapers that were around in that time
- See the life-sized shops with the street names blocked out. Learn why they did this through this period
- Not only can you see what it was like in that time but you can hear it too! Visitors can experience the deafening sounds of the Air Raid Siren
- Peer through the windows at the latest cuts of meat on the butcher’s block in our 1940s Butchers
- There’s so much more to discover as you leave the Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz Indoor Attractions our next 10 will outline our top picks
- See why vintage style wedding dresses are enjoying a renaissance at our display of beautiful dresses made for ceremonies through the ages. Can you spot the gown made entirely from parachute material?
- Look into the cockpit of a Shackleton bomber! Could you picture yourself flying this during the war?
- Don’t forget to have your picture taken on the Concorde, as you step aboard a full-scale, exact replica of her flight deck, which includes realistic instrumentation, passenger seating, original artefacts and a lifelike model crew.
- Head over to our vintage motorcycle display and see how much they have changed over time
- Stop off at our bombing map and see which locations around Cornwall were hit in WWII
- We are honoured to have an original poster from the Titanic at our indoor Flambards attraction. Make sure you stop here to take a look
- Take a look at our vintage collection of children’s prams. You may recognise some of these from the BBC drama Call the Midwife
- See the respectful, image-led tribute to all of the men and women of Great Britain and The Commonwealth who served in World Wars I and II
- Shop, Eat and Relax at Flambards
- Walk around the Flambards gardens where you’ll see plenty of colour from our beautiful flowers. Did you know we have previously been awarded ‘Best Business in Bloom’ for Helston?
- There’s plenty of great spots to sit down and enjoy a picnic in the sun with your family, you’ll never feel crowded
- Look out for the many ice-cream stops around the park. What’s your favourite flavour?
- Flambards Café has delicious hot and cold food offering something for everyone – from sandwiches to chocolatey treats.
- One for the adults after a busy day, enjoy a well-deserved beer or wine in the sun at the Sky Shack overlooking Sky-Force.
- There’s more hot food at Ferdi’s Burger Bar, you won’t miss the tantalising smells as you walk past
- Check out the Flambards gift shop filled with pocket money sized presents and toys. Spot our famous Ferdi the Fox cuddly toys
- If this isn’t enough for you, head to the vintage style shop for more Flambards treats to take home with you
- Pick up some humbugs in our old-fashioned sweet shop! Along with pear drops, cola cubes and classic bon bons
- Flambards has a jam-packed kids entertainment programme running throughout school holiday periods - here’s what we have lined up for you
- Don't miss the marvelous magician Billy Wiz. Everybody's favourite magician, ventriloquist and balloon modeler
- Watch out for some curious creatures in the Flambards Creepy Crawly Show! Get up close and personal with a tarantula, python or a turkey vulture
- Don’t miss our Mascot Ferdi the Fox as they walk around the park.
- Make sure you snap a selfie with Ferdi, the Cornish icon!
- And that’s not all of it…we still have so much more to offer - come and meet some dinosaurs!
- Don’t miss the Stegosaurus, a 5-metre-tall Brachiosaurus, awesome T-Rex and giant Triceratops as you track down dinosaurs in the Jurassic Journey.
- Venture into the Dino-Nursery & Hatchery to see the latest arrivals including a baby Velociraptor.
- What fossils will you find in the Dino Dig sand pit? Spot this in the Jurassic Journey area
- Climb aboard the Dinosaur Express and spot some more prehistoric creatures!
- Book tickets online to save 10%!
- Purchase your season pass as you exit so that you can enjoy Flambards and its entertainment all year long
- Best day of the Week – Can’t fit it all in? Don’t worry, with a full price ticket you can collect a stamp to get 7 days for the price of 1 – and enjoy everything all over again!
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