Harbour Amusement Arcade
The Arcade in St Ives is a proper good old fashioned type of arcade, with 2p machines, a shooting gallery and loads of arcade game. It is a firm favourite with our children.
Drop them in there for an hour or so with a load of 2ps and sit with a coffee on one of the benches outside. A great way to spend the afternoon.
The arcade is on Wharf Road, right on the harbour next to The Balcony and Jus' Desserts ice cream shop.
Porthminster Mini Golf
On the green behind Porthminster Beach is an mini golf course. It has 18 holes and clubs and golf balls are provided. They have children’s clubs too.
Call 01736 795352 to book up.
St Ives Escape Rooms
There is an Escape Room in St Ives! You get 60 minutes on the clock so gather your team, find clues and solve the puzzles. Can you escape in time?
It isn't recommend for under 8 years old, but older kids and adults will love it!
Snooker, Pool & Billiards
There are several places to play pool and snooker in St Ives.
The Harbour Pool & Billiards club is on Wharf Road and has a good selection of full sized snooker and pool tables to play on. They also have darts and other games, plus sky sports. You can buy temporary membership for £5 a week, or yearly membership for £25 a year. I don't think under 18's are allowed in on the temporary membership, but I think they are for the yearly one - you would have to check!
The Queens Hotel on the High St, The Golden Lion and The Three Ferrets all have pool tables.
Coast 2 Coast Go Karting
There is a super outdoor go karting track right by the A30 flyover near Hayle and St Erth. You will have probably seen it driving to St Ives. Booking is essential and you need to be over 1.27m tall and over 8 years old. Wear full shoes as flip flops, crocs and sandals aren't allowed.
Penwith Pitch & Putt
Penwith Pitch & Putt is in St Erth, just a short drive from St Ives. It has a 12 hole par 3 golf course. They also have a 9 hole football golf course and an 18 hole crazy golf course.
There is a tea room with an outdoor play area too.
Country Skittles
Country Skittles is on the road between Hayle and Helston, so about a 15 min drive from St Ives. It has 4 traditional skittle alleys which are really fun to play.
They also have a restaurant, bar, shooting gallery, mini crazy golf and lots of games including air hockey, pool, guitar hero and lots of traditional board games.
Paradise Park
Paradise Park is actually in Hayle, but it is worth the 15 minute drive. It has a great wildlife park full of some really fascinating birds, red pandas, otters and farm animals. There are outdoor play parks, a little train, and a very good indoor soft play with a cafe.
Rollers Rink Redruth
Get your skates on and go to Rollers Rink in Redruth. They offer skating in their rink with skate hire, a retro arcade, food, bar and a beer garden. It is very family friendly but they also do adult only roller disco sessions.
Xtra Dimension VR Redruth
Xtra Dimension is a brilliant virtual reality centre. They offer VR Escape rooms and VR games - and they have a free car park.
Clip n Climb Base Camp Portreath
Base Camp is a great indoor activity centre just outside Portreath. It has over 2000 square feet of soft play, and clip n climb climbing walls. The clip n climb is suitable for 4+ and all abilities. Please book before you visit.
