Giant Slip and Slide Cornwall

Someone's actually built a proper slip and slide out here near Talskiddy, and it's exactly the sort of thing that makes kids lose their minds on a hot afternoon. You're essentially sliding down a long plastic runway on a mat - simple, daft, and somehow brilliant when the sun's out. The whole setup sits somewhere between a fair ride and a back-garden DIY project, which is part of its charm.

It's family entertainment of the most straightforward kind. Younger children typically get the most out of it - say, ages five to early teens - though anyone who still remembers what fun feels like will have a go. Adults often end up laughing at the speed more than expecting a thrill. The whole experience probably takes thirty minutes to an hour, depending on queues and how many runs you fancy.

Worth knowing: opening hours and admission fees aren't publicised clearly online, so ring ahead or check what's posted on arrival. It's a seasonal thing too, so summer months are your safest bet. Wear swimming trunks or shorts you don't mind getting wet.

For a park holiday in the area, this slots in nicely with Trewan Hall just up the road - ten minutes' drive - or you could base yourself further out at Watergate Bay Touring Park or one of the Newquay-area parks and drive over when you want a different activity. It's not the sort of place you'll build a week around, but as a rainy-day alternative that happens to work best on sunny ones, it does the job.