Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre – Family Day Out

Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre is a family attraction centred on ponies, outdoor play and activities for younger visitors. It is a good choice for a relaxed family day out, particularly for children who enjoy animals and active outdoor play. Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre 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.

Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre at a Glance

Planning: Check current opening times, activities and animal experiences before travelling

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.

Best for: Families and younger children

Highlights: Ponies, outdoor play and family activities

Visit style: Relaxed family attraction rather than a high-adrenaline day out

Weather: Best suited to drier days if most activities are outdoors

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”.