Aardman presents: A Grand Experience

The Wallace and Gromit workshop near Penzance is hands-on brilliance if your kids are even vaguely into animation. You'll find yourself in a proper creative space where the focus is less on watching and more on doing - there's clay modelling, stop-frame animation stations, and enough Aardman memorabilia to keep fans quiet for a good couple of hours. The actual experience depends what's on rotation, but it's the kind of place where children genuinely leave exhausted because they've been concentrating hard rather than just ambling about.

Truth is, it's not massive. Three hours maximum is realistic, and if your kids aren't already hooked on Aardman films, they might find it all a bit slow. But for families staying at Land's End Camping or Roselands Caravan Park down the road, it's a solid half-day option when the weather turns or you need a break from beaches.

Open daily 10am to 5pm, though you'll want to ring ahead about admission costs and what's actually running - the space does rotate its offerings. Best approached as a creative activity rather than a traditional attraction. Bring a sketchbook if your kids draw; there's usually a bit of inspiration flying about. It slots nicely into a wider Land's End peninsula itinerary without feeling like you're backtracking.