Newquay

Newquay is Cornwall’s best known surf town, a lively hub on the north coast with a string of sandy beaches including the famous Fistral, home to the UK’s biggest surf competitions.

Beyond the surf, the town has a proper holiday atmosphere with plenty going on, from the harbour and headland walks to family attractions just outside town.

Everything we cover in Newquay starts here, with detailed guides below to the best beaches, walks, places to eat and stay, and things to do in the area.

Best places to park in Newquay

NewquayRead our full guide >The best places to park in NewquayHeading to the surf capital of the UK? Parking in Newquay can be tricky if you don't know the zones. Our complete guide covers the notorious regulations at Fistral Beach,…

Van life in Newquay

Van Lifers NewquayRead our full guide >The best of Newquay for van lifersA van lifer's guide to Newquay: campervan-friendly parking, overnight spots, water refills, dump stations, surf beaches and the coast roads worth slowing down for.Van life featured pillarCornwall-wide guide >Cornwall for van lifersVan life Cornwall done right: where to park up, wild camping etiquette, water refills, dump stations, driving the narrow lanes and the best times to roll in.

Best things to do in Newquay

SurfingRead our full guide >The best things to do in NewquayNewquay is the adrenaline capital of Cornwall. Famous globally for its surf, it offers a lifestyle that revolves around the ocean. But look beyond the waves, and you will find…

Beaches near Newquay

Fistral Beach NewquayBeachFistral Beach, NewquayFistral Beach is Newquay's, and arguably Cornwall's, most famous beach, a wide sweep of golden sand set between the headlands of Pentire to the south and Towan to the north,…

Walks near Newquay

NewquayWalk · 1.1 milesCubert Common walk, NewquayThe Cubert Common walk is a short, easy trail of around 1.6km, starting and finishing at Porth Joke car park. Cubert Common itself is unusual for two reasons. It is…Headland Newquay FeaturedWalk · 13.6 milesNewquay to Perranporth WalkThe Newquay to Perranporth walk follows the South West Coast Path for approximately 22.5km. It is a one way route rather than a circular walk, maintained as part of the…

Best places to eat in Newquay

Ugly ButterflyRead our full guide >The best places to eat in NewquayNewquay has shed its old reputation. Today, it is one of the most exciting places to eat in the South West. The town is a tale of two halves: incredible…

Best places to stay in Newquay

HeadlandRead our full guide >The best places to stay in NewquayNewquay has reinvented itself. While it still has a lively town centre, the best accommodation is found on the headlands and cliff tops. From Victorian icons famously used as film…

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Best accessible places in Newquay

HeadlandRead our full guide >The best accessible places in NewquayVisiting Newquay? Find the best accessible places to eat, stay and explore with our complete guide. From wheelchair-friendly beaches and step-free hotels to neurodiverse-friendly quiet zones, we cover everything you…

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