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Lappa Valley scoops Silver in South West Tourism Awards
Having already been named the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2022/23, Lappa Valley near Newquay has added a silver gong to its growing collection of accolades at the recent South West Tourism Awards.
Zebedee Overhaul Update
After more than two years out of traffic, our flagship locomotive Zebedee's overhaul is well underway. Operations Manager Ben brings you up to date.
Lappa Valley named large visitor attraction of the year!
Our Cornish family visitor attraction scooped the Gold Award in the Large Visitor Attraction of Year category at this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards.
Lappa Valley has become a firm favourite with local families and visitors to Cornwall since it opened nearly 50 years ago in 1974.
Gift Vouchers and Annual Passes can now be purchased online!
We are delighted that just in time for christmas, you are now able to purchase gift vouchers and annual passes online!
Charity of the Year: Penhaligon’s Friends
We're delighted to announce that our charity of the year for 2022 is the Cornish child bereavement organisation Penhaligon's Friends.
Twixmas Opening!
For the first ever time, we are delighted to be opening Lappa Valley for some festive fun during the Twixmas period!
The Engine Shed is now open!
A new purpose-built indoor soft play centre and café is now open, as part of a significant investment that hopes to transform our much loved Cornish attraction into a year-round, all-weather destination.
Ben’s Blog – June 2021
Our latest update from Ben Harding, our Operations Manager, shining a spotlight on whats been happening at the railway over the past few months.
Lappa Valley Re-opens!
Lappa Valley is delighted to be open following an extended winter closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.