Greeb Farm

A working farm near Penzance that lets you get up close with animals - think alpacas, goats, pigs, and various fowl rather than exotic beasts. It's the sort of place where you can actually handle some of the creatures, which tends to keep children entertained for a couple of hours if they're the type who care about animals. The setup is fairly basic: you wander around the paddocks and enclosures at your own pace, feed some animals if permitted, and watch farmyard life happen.

Families with younger kids will get the most mileage here. Toddlers enjoy the hands-on element, though don't expect them to be riveted for an entire afternoon. Older children and keen animal types will appreciate seeing how the place operates as an actual farm rather than a themed attraction. Adults? You'll probably tag along to keep the little ones happy rather than for your own enjoyment.

It's open daily from 10am to 5pm. Admission details aren't entirely clear, so best ring ahead or check their website before you go. Allow two to three hours maximum, longer if you're taking your time or have a picnic. The farm sits close to Land's End Camping & Glamping (less than a mile away), making it an easy morning or afternoon stop during a park holiday. Roselands Caravan Camping Park, four miles out, is also reasonably convenient. It works as a decent addition to a broader South West itinerary, though it's not essential - more of a rainy-day filler or a place to burn off energy rather than a destination unto itself.