Newquay

About Newquay

Newquay is one of the nation’s favourite seaside holidays boasting some of the finest sandy beaches in the country. Located on Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast, Newquay has it all. 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. There is a huge range of things to do during your time in Cornwall. With a diverse selection of top quality restaurants, attractions and activities.

Attractions

Newquay may have some of the best beaches in the country, but the attractions in and around Newquay are what makes the town the best location for any holiday. Newquay’s attractions offer the chance to entertain kids and adults of all ages. Create your memories to treasure. From indoor entertainment to outdoor nature attractions this is what makes Newquay, Cornwall’s favourite resort. Whether it be going wild at Newquay Zoo or going through the underwater walkway at Blue Reef Aquarium you can experience nature up close and personal.

For the performing arts we have Lane Theatre with their very funny comedies or the ultra modern Lighthouse Cinema showing the very latest film releases. Not to mention Pirate’s Quest, Oasis Fun Pools, Lappa Valley steam train, Dairyland Farmworld, Camel Creek Adventure Park, as well as The Eden Project.

Activities

Newquay may be well known for its surfing but there’s also a huge selection of other water sports, activities and pastimes run by professional companies and instructors in and around the town. Some activities you may wish to consider are snorkelling, diving, boat trips, Sea Safaris and Fishing, Aqua Park and a Flow Rider, Go Karting, Horse Riding, Pony Trekking, spectacular coastal path walks, golf courses and crazy golf, Bowling, Tennis, Zorbing, Newquay outdoor pursuit centre and the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre where you can book a flying experience.

Food and Drink

Newquay has Fine dining restaurants to deliciously unique cafes

Fresh-from-the harbour seafood, indulgent Cornish Cream Teas, incredible local produce, homemade ice cream, the mighty Cornish pasty…the list goes on! We just know you’re going to love dining with sand between your toes at a beachside café, in a country pub with a roaring fire, or at a top restaurant where the name of a local food hero such as Rick Stein, Nathan Outlaw or Paul Ainsworth hangs above the door.

Variation and cuisine from around the world are very much part of the dining experience in Newquay. Alongside Indian and Chinese options there is also Mexican, Thai, Portugese and Greek cuisines and many more to enjoy.