NEWQUAY
Things to do in Newquay
Newquay is a town on the north coast of Cornwall, that benefits from a central location in Cornwall making it a great place for your Cornish break. The bustling town centre boasts plenty of places to eat and drink including an enviable array of independent businesses, plus surf and lifestyle retailers interspersed with zero-waste and ethical supermarkets. A peninsular town, Newquay benefits from a good variety of beaches as well as some of the most sought-after surf breaks in England.
ACTIVITIES
Newquay is a hub of adventurous activities, with surfing being very popular, as well as canyoning, paddle boarding and jet skiing. The organisations below can help you organise some of these activities or rent equipment to you if you already know what you’re doing.
ATTRACTIONS
Cornwall has a huge variety of tourist attractions suitable for all ages and interests. Visit Cornwall’s website is a good resource for what you’ll fine county-wide, below are a few suggestions for attractions you might like to check out in Newquay itself.
SEASONAL EVENTS
Whatever the season there’s always something going on in Newquay, from local beer festivals to street food festivals, farmers markets to Christmas markets, live music events, comedy and so much more. We recommend looking at the following websites when planning your trip to Newquay, as they list the majority of the forthcoming events and activities in our town.
BEACHES
Newquay has several town beaches that wrap around the peninsula, tucking themselves in between the headlands at low tide. Be aware that at high tide some of these beaches are inaccessible so always check the tides when planning your beach day.
