About the local area
Newquay has a prime location for exploring the finest beaches in the country whether its surfing you enjoy, exploring rock pools, playing in the dunes or simply taking in the stunning sights and fresh air – there's something for everyone.
Spend a day at the Dairyland Farm World petting and feeding the animals or step back in time on a trip to Lappa Valley Steam Railway enjoying steam train rides on the oldest track beds in Cornwall.
Map of Newquay
Cities and towns
- Newquay
Newquay is the surf capital of the UK and has over eleven fantastic beaches to choose from, many with Blue Flag status. The town also has a wealth of shops, restaurants and a wide range of attractions for all the family. - Truro
The only city in Cornwall, Truro offers a wealth of attractions for visitors including a large selection of shops, bars and restaurants as well as its magnificent cathedral. - St Agnes
St Agnes is a picturesque hillside village on the north coast of Cornwall with a rich heritage in the tin mining industry. Visitors can visit the beacon and walk along the rugged coastline around the village. - St Austell
St Austell is a bustling market town full of character with lots of local shops and restaurants as well as many leisure facilities including a bowling alley and a cinema.
Local attractions
Fistral Beach
Spend the day at the most famous surfing beach in the UK. Enjoy vast sandy beaches, shopping, restaurants and a brilliant surfing experience.
Newquay Zoo
Home to hundreds of wild animals, set in lush sub-tropical lakeside gardens. Explore the amazing open rainforest exhibit to the beautiful oriental garden.
Dairyland Farm World
Enjoy hours of fun for the young at heart playing on mini tractors, assault course and trampolines. Visit the Animal Ark to pet, feed and cuddle the animals.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
Spend the day at one of the oldest railway track beds in Cornwall. Enjoy rides on three different sizes of railway, learn about its history and have some fun on the boating lake.
Eden Project
Explore its global gardens and experience the sights and smells of the rainforest in the world’s largest greenhouse.