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Newquay
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Located on Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast, Newquay has previously been voted as “One of the Nation's Favourite Seaside Towns” in the prestigious Which Holiday Survey, “Best Family Holiday Destination” by readers of COAST magazine, and recently won Gold for “Best Seaside Towns for Families 2019” by Days Out with the Kids. Newquay also has some of Cornwall’s finest beaches! Newquay’s laid-back charm is here for everyone to enjoy.
Newquay is open all year, easy to get to by rail, road or air and offers a range of top quality attractions within easy reach, alongside classic events and exhilarating activities both in and out of the water, and some of Cornwall’s best beaches.
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Newquay
Located on Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast, Newquay has previously been voted as “One of the Nation's Favourite Seaside Towns” in the prestigious Which Holiday Survey, “Best Family Holiday Destination” by readers of COAST magazine, and recently won Gold for “Best Seaside Towns for Families 2019” by Days Out with the Kids. Newquay also has some of Cornwall’s finest beaches! Newquay’s laid-back charm is here for everyone to enjoy.
Newquay is open all year, easy to get to by rail, road or air and offers a range of top quality attractions within easy reach, alongside classic events and exhilarating activities both in and out of the water, and some of Cornwall’s best beaches.
Sightseeing
One of Newquay's biggest sandy beaches, Fistral is internationally famous for the surfing competitions it hosts. The surf is ideal for all levels of abilities. Facilities include car park, surf equipment hire/lessons, shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, showers and toilets. Lifeguards are on duty from Easter until October half-term.
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Fistral Beach
One of Newquay's biggest sandy beaches, Fistral is internationally famous for the surfing competitions it hosts. The surf is ideal for all levels of abilities. Facilities include car park, surf equipment hire/lessons, shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, showers and toilets. Lifeguards are on duty from Easter until October half-term.
This beach is often referred to as “Town Beach”, due to its proximity to the town centre. Towan is overlooked by the Newquay Sealife Centre and Towan Island, which is connected to the cliffs by Newquay's famous suspension bridge. It’s next to the harbour entrance, which means that it’s well-sheltered, and has all facilities close-by. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
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Towan Beach
This beach is often referred to as “Town Beach”, due to its proximity to the town centre. Towan is overlooked by the Newquay Sealife Centre and Towan Island, which is connected to the cliffs by Newquay's famous suspension bridge. It’s next to the harbour entrance, which means that it’s well-sheltered, and has all facilities close-by. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
Newquay’s historic harbour is where Newquay got its name – formerly known as Towan Blystra – the town got a new harbour, or ‘quay’ and the name came with it!
A busy, friendly little beach which is a favourite with the locals. Being Newquay's smallest beach, the small area of sand gets covered at high tide. The beach is very popular with families due to its safe sheltered bathing and easy access. It has a beach shop, cafe and toilet facilities. Boat trips depart from the beach during the main holiday season.
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Newquay Harbour
North Quay HillNewquay’s historic harbour is where Newquay got its name – formerly known as Towan Blystra – the town got a new harbour, or ‘quay’ and the name came with it!
A busy, friendly little beach which is a favourite with the locals. Being Newquay's smallest beach, the small area of sand gets covered at high tide. The beach is very popular with families due to its safe sheltered bathing and easy access. It has a beach shop, cafe and toilet facilities. Boat trips depart from the beach during the main holiday season.
Looking east from the balcony, Great Western is the next beach along from Towan. It’s reached via either a steep slope leading off Cliff Road beside Great Western Hotel, or by walking from Towan Beach on low tide. Great Western is another popular family beach, consisting of several west-facing sandy coves, backed by towering cliffs which shelter it from the elements. It has a wide range of facilities including surf equipment hire and lessons, cafe, deckchair hire, refreshments and toilets. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
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Great Western Beach
Looking east from the balcony, Great Western is the next beach along from Towan. It’s reached via either a steep slope leading off Cliff Road beside Great Western Hotel, or by walking from Towan Beach on low tide. Great Western is another popular family beach, consisting of several west-facing sandy coves, backed by towering cliffs which shelter it from the elements. It has a wide range of facilities including surf equipment hire and lessons, cafe, deckchair hire, refreshments and toilets. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
Tolcarne is the next beach along from Great Western, and is reached by a flight of steps down the cliff face or a winding slope at the eastern end of the beach. Beach facilities include restaurants, cafe, toilets and surf equipment hire/lessons. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
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Tolcarne Beach
NarrowcliffTolcarne is the next beach along from Great Western, and is reached by a flight of steps down the cliff face or a winding slope at the eastern end of the beach. Beach facilities include restaurants, cafe, toilets and surf equipment hire/lessons. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
The next beach along from Tolcarne, this beautiful cove is naturally sheltered by high cliffs and provides a safe environment for all the family to enjoy year round. Lusty Glaze is a privately owned cove and is open free of charge all year to the public. it’s one of Newquay's finest tourist beaches, with superb facilities including an adventure centre, beach bar and restaurant, beach shop, cafe and takeaway, beach BBQ, surf equipment hire/lessons and toilets. Privately-run lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
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Lusty Glaze Beach
Lusty Glaze RoadThe next beach along from Tolcarne, this beautiful cove is naturally sheltered by high cliffs and provides a safe environment for all the family to enjoy year round. Lusty Glaze is a privately owned cove and is open free of charge all year to the public. it’s one of Newquay's finest tourist beaches, with superb facilities including an adventure centre, beach bar and restaurant, beach shop, cafe and takeaway, beach BBQ, surf equipment hire/lessons and toilets. Privately-run lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
Next along from Lusty Glaze, this sandy cove is a favourite for those with mobility problems or families with pushchairs, as the road and car park are level with the beach. On Trevelgue Head a pitch and putt course and a small crazy golf course offer an alternative to sunbathing. The area around the beach is well-developed with beach shops, mini-market, toilets and cafes. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
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Porth Beach
Next along from Lusty Glaze, this sandy cove is a favourite for those with mobility problems or families with pushchairs, as the road and car park are level with the beach. On Trevelgue Head a pitch and putt course and a small crazy golf course offer an alternative to sunbathing. The area around the beach is well-developed with beach shops, mini-market, toilets and cafes. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
Situated just 3 miles north of Newquay (on clearer days it can easily seen from the balcony) on the coast road to Padstow, and with golden sand and a wide range of facilities, this famous beach is one of Newquay's most spectacular. There’s plenty of parking and very easy access to the beach, making it suitable for the disabled. Facilities include toilets, restaurants, shops, bar, deckchair hire and surf equipment hire/lessons. Lifeguards are on duty from Easter until October half-term.
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Watergate Bay
Watergate BaySituated just 3 miles north of Newquay (on clearer days it can easily seen from the balcony) on the coast road to Padstow, and with golden sand and a wide range of facilities, this famous beach is one of Newquay's most spectacular. There’s plenty of parking and very easy access to the beach, making it suitable for the disabled. Facilities include toilets, restaurants, shops, bar, deckchair hire and surf equipment hire/lessons. Lifeguards are on duty from Easter until October half-term.
A north-west facing beach with a large expanse of golden sands. The main stretch of the beach is over a mile long and is backed by sand dunes. At the north end of the beach is the River Gannel estuary, which separates the beach from Pentire Headland. The beach has a car park and toilet facilities which are run by the National Trust. A small beach shop/cafe serves refreshments during peak season. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
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Crantock Beach
A north-west facing beach with a large expanse of golden sands. The main stretch of the beach is over a mile long and is backed by sand dunes. At the north end of the beach is the River Gannel estuary, which separates the beach from Pentire Headland. The beach has a car park and toilet facilities which are run by the National Trust. A small beach shop/cafe serves refreshments during peak season. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
Trenance Gardens in Newquay with its boating lake, tea rooms and restaurant is a perfect place to stop a while and enjoy the scenery before you discover Trenance Leisure Park, complete with miniature railway, bowling green, tennis centre, crazy golf, pitch and putt, children’s playground and Waterworld swimming pool.
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Trenance Gardens station
Trenance Gardens in Newquay with its boating lake, tea rooms and restaurant is a perfect place to stop a while and enjoy the scenery before you discover Trenance Leisure Park, complete with miniature railway, bowling green, tennis centre, crazy golf, pitch and putt, children’s playground and Waterworld swimming pool.
Attractions
Newquay is home to Cornwall’s largest zoo where you can get closer to over 130 species in acres of grounds. See the penguins relaxing in their pool, visit the creepiest crawlies in the atmospheric tropical house, watch the big cats get their lunch and learn more about animal and environmental conservation.
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Newquay Zoo station
Newquay is home to Cornwall’s largest zoo where you can get closer to over 130 species in acres of grounds. See the penguins relaxing in their pool, visit the creepiest crawlies in the atmospheric tropical house, watch the big cats get their lunch and learn more about animal and environmental conservation.
Situated on Towan Beach in the centre of Newquay, opposite the famous Towan Island, the Blue Reef Aquarium is a stunning visit. Be amazed by the local marine species from the Cornish coast to hundreds of tropical species in the gigantic ocean display complete with underwater tunnel.
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Acuario Blue Reef
Towan PromenadeSituated on Towan Beach in the centre of Newquay, opposite the famous Towan Island, the Blue Reef Aquarium is a stunning visit. Be amazed by the local marine species from the Cornish coast to hundreds of tropical species in the gigantic ocean display complete with underwater tunnel.
Lappa Valley is the only attraction in Cornwall that transports families on an exciting nostalgic steam train ride into a secret world of traditional fun and family adventures.
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Lappa Valley
Lappa Valley is the only attraction in Cornwall that transports families on an exciting nostalgic steam train ride into a secret world of traditional fun and family adventures.
Concrete Waves
Concrete Waves ® is Newquay's world-class skate park.
Jet fighters, bombers, giant in-flight refuelers — and only ten minutes from Newquay!
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Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
Jet fighters, bombers, giant in-flight refuelers — and only ten minutes from Newquay!
Pirate's Quest Newquay
22 St Michael's RdNew Pirate Adventure Golf in Newquay
Welcome to DairyLand Farm Park a traditional family fun park near Newquay. Enjoy the fun of an all-weather attraction providing activities and entertainment for all ages, rain or shine.
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Dairyland Farm World
Welcome to DairyLand Farm Park a traditional family fun park near Newquay. Enjoy the fun of an all-weather attraction providing activities and entertainment for all ages, rain or shine.
Discover an oasis of tranquillity nestled in the lush Vale of Lanherne. Set in approximately 1 acre, the Japanese Garden is a perfect example of what is small is beautiful. Diminutive it may be in size, but its paths lead into a myriad of divine features
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The Japanese Garden
Discover an oasis of tranquillity nestled in the lush Vale of Lanherne. Set in approximately 1 acre, the Japanese Garden is a perfect example of what is small is beautiful. Diminutive it may be in size, but its paths lead into a myriad of divine features
Food and drink
Rick Stein Fistral overlooks the beach serving fish & chips as well as dishes from Rick’s much-loved TV travels around India and the Far East.
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Rick Stein Fistral
Headland RoadRick Stein Fistral overlooks the beach serving fish & chips as well as dishes from Rick’s much-loved TV travels around India and the Far East.
Situated in the heart of the West Pentire Headland, sandwiched between the unspoiled beaches of Crantock and Porth "Polly" Joke, the Bowgie Inn Pub is the perfect location in which to unwind after exploring the beautiful, natural surroundings.
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Bowgie Inn
West Pentire RoadSituated in the heart of the West Pentire Headland, sandwiched between the unspoiled beaches of Crantock and Porth "Polly" Joke, the Bowgie Inn Pub is the perfect location in which to unwind after exploring the beautiful, natural surroundings.
A boutique hotel nestled on the craggy Pentire Headland with stunning ocean panoramas, boasting a stylish bar and brasserie that’s long been a favourite with locals and those in the know. Enjoy a vibrant, world-inspired menu and extensive selection of fine wines.
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Lewinnick Lodge
Pentire headlandA boutique hotel nestled on the craggy Pentire Headland with stunning ocean panoramas, boasting a stylish bar and brasserie that’s long been a favourite with locals and those in the know. Enjoy a vibrant, world-inspired menu and extensive selection of fine wines.
A fresh, quirky contemporary Australian restaurant using a mix of Australian and Cornwall's finest ingredients to produce an array of dishes.
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Bush Pepper
6 Fore StA fresh, quirky contemporary Australian restaurant using a mix of Australian and Cornwall's finest ingredients to produce an array of dishes.
Brilliant pizza and a lovely terrace overlooking the bay.
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Secret Garden Newquay Ltd
21 Cliff RoadBrilliant pizza and a lovely terrace overlooking the bay.
Overlooking Towan beach is the Sailor’s Arms; a venue that has been at the heart of Newquay’s community for over 150 years. It is popular with visitors and locals alike and offers a very friendly welcome to all.
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Sailors Newquay
15-17 Fore StOverlooking Towan beach is the Sailor’s Arms; a venue that has been at the heart of Newquay’s community for over 150 years. It is popular with visitors and locals alike and offers a very friendly welcome to all.
Top your Cornish adventures with a visit to Belushi’s. This family-friendly venue is spread out over two bars with an incredible cliff top beer garden that overlooks the ocean.
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Belushi's
35 Fore StTop your Cornish adventures with a visit to Belushi’s. This family-friendly venue is spread out over two bars with an incredible cliff top beer garden that overlooks the ocean.
Situated on the edge of Newquay town and enjoying stunning views along the coast, the Fort Inn is a welcoming and comfortable pub that prides itself on catering for all members of the family from toddlers to grandparents.
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The Fort Inn
63 Fore StSituated on the edge of Newquay town and enjoying stunning views along the coast, the Fort Inn is a welcoming and comfortable pub that prides itself on catering for all members of the family from toddlers to grandparents.
Huge, friendly pub with a great atmosphere, live music and good food.
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Red Lion Newquay
North Quay HillHuge, friendly pub with a great atmosphere, live music and good food.