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If you’re looking for things to do in Newquay whether you’re visiting for the day or on vacation, you’ve come to the right place!
Some of the things we think you might like, like beaches, attractions, activities, and places to go, can be found here.
Check out the events page if you’re looking for something a little different while you’re here—you never know, you might find yourself at Boardmasters, Newquay Sessions, or the Newquay Fish Festival!
Attractions In Newquay, there are a lot of fun things to do for the whole family, both in the town and in the surrounding area. Each one is a great day trip.
There are numerous family-friendly attractions in Newquay to keep everyone entertained. Newquay is extremely fortunate to have the largest aquarium and zoo in Cornwall. Flambards and Camel Creek are two enjoyable small theme parks that are open year-round outside of Newquay.
Do you want to spend a relaxing day looking at gorgeous gardens and homes? The Elizabethan house Trerice Manor, owned by the National Trust, is located just outside of Newquay. It has beautiful gardens and a great tea room! Trerice Manor hosts a variety of events for adults and children throughout the year. To find out what’s going on, check out their page on this website.
Activities With its stunning beaches and reputation as England’s surf capital, Newquay is no surprise that surfing is the most popular activity. On the beaches and in the town, there are numerous surf schools, rental shops, and surf shops to help you get ready for the waves. Newquay has a lot more to offer than just surfing, including a wide range of water sports that you can try.
Go-karting, biking, sea safaris, fishing, golf, and a day tour of some of Cornwall’s other towns and coastline are just a few of the Newquay activities. For a more tranquil experience, you could also take a day tour of the town of Newquay.
There is something for everyone, regardless of age, fitness level, ability, or level of experience. You will be in good hands with some of the best coaches and instructors in the UK, who we are fortunate to have here, making sure you have a great time.
Beaches When you see the beaches in Newquay, you’ll understand why we’re so proud of them! They are considered to be among the best by more than just us. On Trip Advisor, Fistral Beach, Porth Beach, and Crantock Beach have all been voted among the Top 25 Beaches.
Every one of these stunning beaches, all of which have golden sand and Atlantic breakers and offer a different beach experience for each day of your stay, is not far from where you are in Newquay or the surrounding areas.
Things to Do If you’re staying in Newquay for a few days, a week, or even just a day, here are some of the city’s lesser-known attractions we think you’ll enjoy:
Special Offers and Discounts for Newquay Harbour, The Gannel Trenance Gardens, and Boating Lake Huer’s Hut Throughout the year, a number of Newquay’s attractions and activities offer special discounts to visitors.
Please see the highlights above for a complete list of the special offers; alternatively, if you hover over the “Things to Do” section, it will give you more options for where you would like to go next, or scroll down to see what else is in this section…