What an absolutely brilliant bit of fun!! Sort of Madame Tussauds does pirates!! Cap'n Calico led us through, telling the stories of Cornwall's history..mainly of plague, death, pilfering and rum...you know how pirates are...he was excellent!! I think every home should have their own Cap'n Calico!!
Our daughter, aged 6, was mesmerised and couldn't stop giggling after swearing the pirate's code and saying 'parle' like she was starring in the Pirate's of the Carribean films!! My two year old was a little weary of the 'scary man with a dirty face' but soon came around looking at the exhibitions and was totally thrilled at steering the Cap'n's wheel...I had to peel his fingers off it!!
I cannot express how lovely the staff/owners were, taking time to chat to the children both before and after we went through, and they seemed genuinely passionate about both the attraction and pirates.
The gift shop was great, although not massive, it catered for all ages and was very reasonably priced...my daughter was thrilled to have a 'gold' necklace with a Cornish Knocker pendant on it!! (less than £2!!).
I don't think it would be suitable for disabled access as we did go up...and back down..stairs a few times - probably best to contact them before making a visit. The exit weirdly came out of the side of the building so we had to go back in the front door to use the toilets & gift shop etc. No hardship for us, but it was down another flight of steps, elderly people may struggle a little.
I honestly must say it was a highlight of our week in Cornwall...and we visit several times a year, but would not hesitate on returning to Buccaneer Bay many times. Do take a look at their till...it wasn't working when we were there, but it was a work of art!!
Well done Buccaneer Bay - simply brilliant!!!! read more