What Is There to Do in Newquay?
When you visit Newquay, you can create almost any type of holiday you can imagine. Our coach holiday packages help make planning your holiday easier than ever. Our fleet of coaches offers convenient transportation to some of the most exciting local attractions, including:
Surfing and Beaches: Because of the unique formation of the bays around Newquay’s coast, we are lucky to have some of the most diverse waves in the world.
Eden Project: The two iconic biomes at the Eden Project give you a chance to explore the world’s biggest indoor rainforest and participate in many other outdoor activities.
Truro and Falmouth: View some of the finest architecture in Cornwall, such as the Hall of Cornwall, Truro Cathedral, and the Royal Cornwall Museum.
St. Ives and Cyder Farm: Take an excursion into St. Ives to enjoy the cobbled streets and see the fishermen’s cottages. Then relax in the afternoon at Healy’s Cornish Cyder Farm and have some award-winning cyders, spirits, juices, and jams.
Where Is Newquay?
Newquay is located in South West England, along the northern coast of Cornwall. Newquay is approximately 12 miles north of Truro and 20 miles west of Bodmin. The town borders Fistral bay on the western edge and Porth Valley on the northeast. The southern part of town runs along the picturesque River Gannel.
Where Is There to Eat in Newquay?
If you are staying in Newquay, be sure to eat at the Barrowfield Hotel. Our hotel guests get a full English breakfast and a three-course meal in our restaurant. When you want to get out on the town, you will find that, as a seaside town, Newquay is home to some of the best seafood restaurants anywhere.
How Far is the Eden Project From Newquay?
The nearby Eden Project contains many biodomes that house plant life from many different parts of the world. They have created the world’s largest indoor rainforest. At the same time, they hold thrilling social events and concerts. It is conveniently situated 20 miles away. The trip in a car takes just over half an hour.
Is Newquay in Cornwall?
Newquay is part of the county of Cornwall. This trendy holiday spot has a population of approximately 20,000. However, when the summer months come, the population skyrockets to 100,000 with the families, surfers, and other holidaymakers in town.
Is Newquay Beach Dog Friendly?
The beaches in Newquay are some of the most dog-friendly beaches in the country. Most of them allow you to take your four-legged companions on a walk or even into the water for a swim. Two beaches of note have seasonal restrictions. Porth Beach does not allow dogs from 10 am to 6 pm between the 15th of May and the 30th of September. Great Western Beaches also does not allow dogs between the months of May and September in Blue Flag areas. The following beaches allow dogs all year round:
Crantock Beach and Gannel Estuary
Fistral Beach
Little Fistral
Harbour Beach
Towan Bean
Whipsiderry Beach
Watergate Bay
How Far Is Padstow From Newquay?
Padstow and Newquay are separated by approximately 15 miles. Drivers that make the voyage via the A3059 and the B3274 tend to complete the trip in 30 to 45 minutes.
How Far Is Port Isaac From Newquay?
Those in Port Isaac like to make the trip down to Newquay because of the close proximity. To get to Newquay from Port Isaac, most drivers take the A39. The 25 mile drive usually takes between 45 minutes and an hour.