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    Lappa Valley

    Cornwall's secret world of play and trains

    Description

    Lappa Valley is one of the best family days out in Cornwall. Take a nostalgic steam train ride through beautiful Cornish countryside, and arrive in a secret valley of fun and adventure. This is a wonderful place to make memories as a family, roaming free and enjoying play in the great outdoors.

     

     

    Location

    Saint Newlyn East, Newquay TR8 5LX, UK

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    Detailed description

    Located in the countryside just outside Newquay, Lappa Valley is a great family day out in Cornwall. Take a nostalgic steam train ride through beautiful Cornish countryside, and arrive in a secret valley of fun and adventure. This is a wonderful place to make memories as a family, roaming free and enjoying play in the great outdoors.

    There’s a wealth of family-friendly activities to enjoy. The crazy golf course is very accessible and visitors can also enjoy the canoeing lake,  indoor and outdoor play, musical trail and woodland walks around the 35-acre site.

    The cafe, located by the lake, has a Changing Places toilet and there are wheelchair accessible carriage on the trains from the entrance to the main park. There is also a lovely quiet area and seating by the lake in the cafe.

    If you're planning to visit us and you have any accessibility requirements, the team are very friendly and happy to help.

    Disabled Visitor and Carer Ticket Prices*
    Reduced rate for disabled visitors.

     

    Parking

    There are eight reserved disabled parking spaces in the car park located close to the paved path to the Ticket Office and railway. Please note it is a gravelled carpark.
    If you require assistance, please speak to a member of the team who would be more than happy to help.

    Toilet facilities

    Toilet and changing facilities
    Accessible facilities are provided at the Ticket Office and main toilet block. The Engine Shed has a Changing Places toilet and changing facility. It is currently under construction and will open later in 2020.

    Accessibiliy Guide

    Click here to view a detailed description of Lappa Valley accessibility guide www.lappavalley.co.uk/visit-us/accessibility/

    Mobility / Wheelchair Support

    Wheelchairs on the trains

    The steam train from reception to the main attraction site has specially adapted (ramped) compartments suitable for wheelchairs and staff will assist with access can fit on to special carriage for the trains but do call ahead to check that they will accommodate your needs. Please note that the maximum size we can fit into the steam train carriage is 130 cm high x 120 cm long (front to back) x 70 cm wide.It may not be possible to fit mobility scooters and larger wheelchairs on the carriagesThere are two wheelchairs available to borrow.

    Please note that the two miniature trains are too small to accommodate wheelchairs.

    Getting around
    Around half of the attraction, once you arrive by train, is accessible by wheelchairs with hard paved paths connecting the train platform with the café and main toilet block.

    The crazy golf is very accessible with smooth, fairly level access and we enjoyed a good game of golf with our wheelchair user reviewer while visiting.

    The Engine Shed
    The Engine Shed cafe has very good access and also has a changing places toilet. The seating outside on the deck by the lake is suitable for wheelchair users and there is plenty of space and good access indoors.

     

    There is also another accessible toilet near to the gift shop and play area in the main toilet block.

    Hearing Impairment Support

    There are clear announcements over a speaker system when you arrive at the main attraction site.

    Autism support

    There is an array of play equipment for those who might benefit from physical activities to support sensory needs as well as a new soft play area in the Engine Shed.

    The team at Lappa Valley have always worked very closely with families who have children with autistic spectrum disorders and sensory issues. They are happy to accommodate many special requests from families in order to make your day out as comfortable as we can. Please contact us by phone or email to have a chat about what they can do to support you. For example, they can tell you the quieter times to visit if this is helpful and are happy to help if you have any special requirements.

     

    Learning Support

    The team are happy to support families who have special accessibility or sensory needs. Please do call ahead or talk to the friendly team as you arrive. They can tell you the quieter times to visit if this is helpful and are happy to help if you have any special requirements.

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