Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Adventure Activities for the Whole Family in Cornwall

The Active-8 Centre in Cornwall is one popular attraction for visitors who are out on their Cornwall holidays. Stay at the Cornwall holiday cottages if you want easy access to the great tourist attractions in Cornwall. These self-catering Cornwall holiday cottages are large, comfy, and luxuriously furnished with all the modern amenities you would need during your holidays. They are just perfect for small and large families or group of friends. The Cornwall holiday cottages are also very close to other popular spots like the beaches, museums, restaurants, castles, gardens and parks and the adventure centres. Listed below are a few of the adventures you should try in Cornwall.

Zip Wire at Active-8

Take pleasure in a day of fun and activity at the Active-8 Centre and try the Zip Wire. Leave your Cornwall holiday cottages early and bring the whole family to try out the many adventures that will be enjoyed by all ages. The Zip Wire an adrenaline-pumping activity that you and your kids will actually have fun with. Children of any age can try this activity but there is a weight requirement of about 40 kg which is so far the only requisite for those who wish to try this out. Security measures are up to standard and the safety gears as well as the equipment are complete and of the highest quality. Certified instructors will instruct you with the basics and help you get geared up so you do not have to worry about your safety as they will personally strap you to the harness. All you should do is remain calm and give in to the thrill of this adventure. The whole ride is one hour and a half. This Zip Wire at Active-8 is the longest Zip Wire in the United Kingdom and it would really be one unforgettable experience if you try this during your Cornwall holidays. For the more adventurous, there are single cables but if you want to feel secure by having somebody with you, you can both take the twin cable. Whatever you would choose, this is one fun and adventure that you should not miss while you are at the Cornwall holiday cottages.

Wet and Wild Day at Active-8

The Active-8 Centre in St. Austell provides you with many adventure activities designed for water sports lovers. Prepare to spend the whole day out of your Cornwall holiday cottages as activities start at 9:15 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. It is best to bring your own lunch and snacks as there are no dining facilities available at the centre. You must also bring the proper water sports attire that you need during the activities especially since the centre is an hour’s drive away from the holiday cottages so it would be too far to drive back in case you failed to do so. The centre supplies all the equipment that you need for the water activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and diving. You can also go rock jumping cliff leaping, cross ledges, jump across rock pools or coasteering which is one of the more popular activities. There are professional guides who will take care of you and make sure that you are safe all throughout the activities. These are activities you must make sure you try out while you are staying at the Cornwall holiday cottages.