Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre

Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre is a family-focused attraction in Cornwall that blends traditional farm activities with fairground rides and expansive play areas. It is particularly well-known for its “hands-on” approach, allowing children to get directly involved with animal care.

Location & Getting There
Address: St Columb Major, near Newquay, Cornwall, TR9 6HU.
Access: It is easily accessible from the A30 and A39 and is roughly a 20-minute drive from Newquay.
Parking: On-site parking is free.

What to Do and See
Animal Interaction: You can groom ponies, cuddle bunnies, and help bottle-feed lambs or feed fish.
Pony Rides: Led by staff, kids aged 3 to 15 can ride ponies around a paddock or the lake for a small fee.
Traditional Rides: The park features a 1902 Merry-Go-Round, classic dodgems, a ghost train, and a miniature train ride.
Active Play: Includes a large boating lake with rowing boats, pedal go-karts, trampolines, zip wires, and a 9-hole crazy golf course.
Indoor Play Barn: A 10,000 sq ft space with a vertical drop slide, wavy slides, and a “UV-enchanted wood” for rainy days.
Woodland Walks: Explore 8 acres of ancient woodland (Old Quoit Wood) where you might spot deer and buzzards.

Who Should Go and When
Best For: Families with children, especially toddlers and primary-aged kids.
Opening Times: Generally open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:00 pm).
Seasonality: The park typically opens for the season in early April and closes at the end of October.

What Makes it Unique
Nostalgic Atmosphere: It maintains a traditional, old-fashioned feel with vintage fairground equipment like the 1902 carousel that still plays carded music.
Diverse Pony Breeds: Home to various breeds including Dartmoor, Shetland, Dales, and even gentle giant Shire horses.
Pony Shows: Features shows where ponies race, specifically designed to engage even the youngest visitors.

Booking Tips & Offers
No Pre-Booking: General admission is usually pay on arrival.
Ticket Upgrade: Standard tickets can often be upgraded to a 12-month season pass on the day of your visit.
Discounted Passes: Look out for half-price family season passes occasionally offered on their website or Facebook page before the season starts.
Third-Party Deals: Check sites like Groupon for discounted entry offers.

Membership & Group Benefits
Season Pass Holders: Benefits include unlimited entry for 12 months from purchase and the ability to enter the park after the standard 4:00 pm last entry time.
Campers: If you stay at the on-site Springfield Fun Park Campsite, you receive unlimited entry to the fun park for the duration of your stay.
The Pony Club: While not exclusive to Springfields, joining The Pony Club (an international youth organisation) offers benefits like third-party insurance, access to Achievement Badges, and discounts on equestrian brands through “Pony Club Perks”.