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Group & School Visits

Lappa Valley offers a wide range of days out for adults and children. Combine your visit with an educational talk on steam locomotives and the important role railways played through the ages or why not pre book a steam train ride and delicious Cornish Cream Tea in The Engine Shed (our lakeside cafe and soft play) - we have an itinerary to suit any interest, timescale or budget.

Great days out in Cornwall for groups of 10 people and more.

We can only accept large groups if you contact us in advance to ensure we are aware of your arrival. Please contact our Ticket Office on info@lappavalley.co.uk to make arrangements.

School Visits

Lappa Valley is an inspirational, memorable and educational day out, with lots to capture the imaginations of young visitors.

Nestled in the heart of the Cornish Countryside, we can offer a range of opportunities to combine learning with fun activities we have to offer.

  • Learn more about our working railway, steam and diesel locomotives
  • The history of mining at East Wheal Rose, which was once one of Cornwall’s largest Silver and Lead Mines. Learn more about it’s contribution to the mining history of the county, as well as one of Cornwall’s worst mining disasters in 1846.
  • The ecology and nature of the site. We are based in 35 acres of countryside, with an abundance of wildlife.

Plus, we have a range of fantastic activities across the site to keep young and not-so-young entertained including indoor and outdoor play areas, plus we can organise your own space to base yourselves in for group activities and lunch.

To find out more, please contact our Group Bookings co-ordinator on info@lappavalley.co.uk or call 01872 510317 to chat further.

Coach tours, excursions and group bookings

Lappa Valley is one of Cornwall’s most unique days out.

  • Enjoy a ride through the Cornish countryside behind one of our locomotives, to the main leisure park at East Wheal Rose.
  • Use of all available activities, including rides on our other available narrow-gauge railways, walks around our beautiful site and use of our accessible adventure golf course.
  • A short talk on the mining history of East Wheal Rose, the former Newquay to Chacewater Branchline and Lappa Valley.
  • Visit The Engine Shed Café and refuel with hot and cold refreshments, including homemade cake.
  • Upgrade options, including Cornish Cream Teas and Light Lunches.

There is free parking for coaches in our main car park, and we offer complimentary entry refreshments for coach drivers and tour guides.

To find out more, please contact our Group Bookings co-ordinator on info@lappavalley.co.uk or call 01872 510317 to chat further.

Nursery and Early Year Settings

Lappa Valley is designed to delight younger children, with a wide variety of activities to capture imagination, and give opportunities to make memories.

If you’re looking for a special trip for the children at your setting, whether it’s a treat for the end of term, graduation or just a visit – we have lots to offer!

We can also offer free adult tickets

To find out more, please contact our Group Bookings co-ordinator on info@lappavalley.co.uk or call 01872 510317 to chat further.

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