Newquay

An aquarium set into the clifftop above Towan Beach, Blue Reef Newquay is particularly strong on the marine life of Cornish waters — from the diverse species of the rocky reef to the occasional sunfish that appear offshore in summer. The walk-through ocean tunnel puts visitors among sharks and rays in a way that remains genuinely exciting whatever your age.

Great Western Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Newquay, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

Newquay is a town on the north coast in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. As a programmatic destination page, it works well as a hub for nearby beaches, walks, heritage sites, food spots and local itinerary links across CornwallMagazine.

Set in lakeside gardens above the town, Newquay Zoo is one of the most attractive small zoos in Britain — compact enough to see in a day but with a serious conservation programme that includes several species kept nowhere else in the UK. The tropical house, meerkats, and red pandas are consistent favourites, and the gardens provide a beautiful setting year-round.

Tolcarne Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Newquay, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

Towan Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Newquay, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

A perfectly preserved Elizabethan manor house tucked into a quiet valley a few miles from Newquay, Trerice survived largely unchanged through the centuries because it was far enough from the coast to be ignored by modernisers. The elaborate plaster ceilings, moulded friezes and original barrel-vaulted window alcoves are exceptional, and the small formal garden has great charm.