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A local guide for visitors and residents
Make Newquay yours.
Newquay is Cornwall’s best-known surf town — Atlantic beaches, a busy harbour and a practical north-coast base.
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Newquay today
Live weather, daylight and coastal conditions to help you choose the right beach, walk or indoor plan.
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Times are calculated for Newquay in local Cornish time.
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Weather data by Open-Meteo. Tide observations use Environment Agency real-time data (Beta).
Everything in one place
Explore Newquay
Simple routes into the directory—without making you search through a wall of listings first.
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Stay
Find your Newquay base
Hotels, cottages, B&Bs and stays listed for this territory.
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Food & drink
Eat and drink locally
Restaurants, cafés, pubs and takeaways in the directory.
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Things to do
Activities and attractions
Things to do around town from the Cornish.co.uk directory.
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Shopping
Independent shopping
Shops and makers listed for this territory.
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Beaches
Explore on the map
Open the territory map with beach markers ready.
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Walks
Walk Cornwall
Browse mapped walking routes on Cornish.co.uk.
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Services
Useful local services
Transport, health, trades and everyday local help.
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Start with an idea
Choose your kind of Newquay day
Shortcuts for the way people actually plan: by company, weather, budget and mood rather than directory category.
First time in NewquayStart with a town beach, the harbour and something to eat.Explore →
Family dayActivities and easier ways to fill the day.Explore →
Rainy-day ideasFood, shops and indoor activities from the directory.Explore →
Food-focused dayBuild your visit around cafés, pubs and restaurants.Explore →
The Newquay essentials
What makes Newquay special?
Surf beaches, harbour energy and a wide choice of stays and activities define Newquay for many visitors.
Atlantic beaches
Compare Newquay territory beaches on the interactive local map.
Open beach map →Activities and attractions
Surf schools, family attractions and things to do listed for Newquay.
Browse activities →Find a Newquay base
Hotels, apartments and cottages across the territory.
Find accommodation →Know before you go
Plan a smoother Newquay day
Newquay is busy in peak season. Plan parking early and use the map to choose quieter stretches when the town beaches fill.
Check how you arrive
Busy days reward a little planning around parking, trains and peak traffic.
Use the local map
Settlements, businesses and beaches are on the interactive territory map below.
Book the popular bits
Accommodation and popular restaurants can fill quickly in peak season.
The wider Newquay territory
Villages and local areas
Use Newquay as the hub, then discover the smaller places around it.
Make the guide yours
Visiting Newquay or living locally?
Two ways into the same trusted local directory, with the most useful subjects brought forward.
Plan a Newquay trip
Stay, food, beaches, attractions and practical arrival information.
Use Newquay every day
Services, shopping, local food and the smaller communities around town.
Newquay at a glance
Useful local facts
A quick orientation before exploring the detailed guides and interactive map.
North-coast resort facing the Atlantic.
Use the map to compare locations and nearby listings.
Regional airport north of town.
Cornwall’s best-known surfing destination.
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Towns near Newquay
Use Newquay as one part of a wider Cornwall visit.
Planning questions
Frequently asked questions about Newquay
Concise answers to the questions visitors most often need before arriving.
Where is Newquay?
Newquay is on the north coast of mid-Cornwall, known for its Atlantic beaches and surfing.
Is there a live tide reading for Newquay?
This page shows observed levels from the Environment Agency Newlyn tide gauge, the nearest national gauge in Cornwall. It is not a Newquay harbour prediction or a navigation forecast.
Which villages are nearby?
Crantock and St Columb Minor are linked from this guide. Use the map for the wider territory.
Where can I find beaches?
Open the territory map in Beaches mode to compare markers and nearby listings.
Geography · click to explore
Territory map
Same map style as the Cornwall Parishes explorer — zoomed to Newquay. Switch modes below, tap a parish or pin for details.
Places
What to do
Eats, stays, and things to do across Newquay territory — real listings from cornish.co.uk.
A J Finch Building Contractors
Trusted local builders in Newquay, offering quality construction and renovation services. Experts in creating your dream home, from…
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Beacon Lodge
A welcoming guest house offering clean and comfortable accommodation. Enjoy a relaxed stay with a hearty breakfast, conveniently…
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Boardmasters Festival (Seasonal)
If visiting during late August, experience Cornwall’s biggest surf, music, and lifestyle festival held across multiple Newquay sites,…
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Box & Barista
A vibrant and popular spot in the heart of Newquay, Box & Barista offers expertly crafted coffee, delicious…
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Box & Dice (Newquay)
A curated collection of independent brands and unique finds. Expect stylish clothing, accessories, and homeware with a focus…
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Bush Pepper
Bush Pepper offers a taste of modern Australian cuisine with a Cornish twist in a vibrant setting. Enjoy…
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Carn Melyn Bed and Breakfast
A welcoming B&B offering comfortable accommodation with a friendly atmosphere, ideally situated for exploring Crantock village and its…
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Walks and beaches
Explore Newquay on foot and by the sea
Verified first-party walks and beach maps only — more local routes added when ready.
Walk guide
Explore Cornwall walks
Coastal and inland routesBrowse the Cornish.co.uk walking guide and choose from mapped routes across Cornwall.
Browse our walks Beach mapFind beaches near Newquay
Interactive local mapLoad the Newquay territory map with beach markers ready, then compare locations and nearby listings.
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Day out
Filter walks and beaches on the page
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Quick picks
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