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Town in Cornwall, England
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Newquay (Cornish: Tewynblustri), the surf capital of Great Britain is a youthful vibrant town in North Cornwall.
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Although it is small, it is well worth checking out. It has an octopus along with many other fish and marine animals, sea horses, starfish, sharks, etc. Also has a fish tank tunnel you can walk thorough.
Small, but nice Japanese garden.
Held annually for two weeks each November around Newquay.
A semi-private golf club established in 1890. Total yardage Championship: 6141, Men: 5708, and Women: 5364. £31 for non-members.
Great reviews for dining at this 16th-century pub with rooms just off A30.
Started as a pop-up but in 2021 became an established restaurant by the beach at Watergate Bay 2 miles east.
Dog Friendly Cottages
A large collection of specifically dog-friendly cottages and apartments
Newquay Hostel
A rugged but well maintained hostel on the cliff above Towan Beach. Attached surf school and backpackers bar.
Nice self-catering holiday house, great location. Sleeps up to 12
Overlooking the ocean, close to city centre, friendly staff.
A very nice hotel. They have great food. Their specialty is seafood.
A blend of facilities: hotel, bed & breakfast, surf lodge, hostel, and one of Newquay's most prominent and popular locations.
Upscale hotel perched on the headland cliffs, good restaurant.
Grand old hotel on the headland cliffs above Fistral Beach, chic dining. Dog-friendly.
Upscale adults-only hotel and spa, great comfort, service and dining. Open Feb-Dec.
Family-friendly hotel and spa above the beach. Comfy Scandi style.
Upscale hotel in beach-shack style, has water activities.
By train
Newquay station is the terminus of a branch line that connects to the main line at Par.
By bus
National Express buses run four times a day from London Victoria (NX406, 503 and 504) via Heathrow Airport, Reading, Plymouth or Exeter, and Bodmin, taking 8 hours to Newquay and continuing to…
By plane
Many places in Newquay of interest to visitors are within walking distance. Some outlying suburbs and beaches are 4 km or more from the centre.
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