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Things to see in Newquay (United Kingdom): 43 places and when to go
Newquay is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (11), History (8), Temples (5). The best known are Truro Cathedral, Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps and Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.4189, -5.0346
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (11) · History (8) · Temples (5) · Beaches (5) · Hiking (5) · Nature (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 195 km as the crow flies
What to see in Newquay
The places in and around Newquay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Truro CathedralCathedral located in the city of Truro, Cornwall, England, UK17 km
- Carnewas and Bedruthan StepsStretch of coastline in Cornwall, United Kingdom7.5 km
- Cornwall Museum and Art GalleryMuseum in Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom17 km
- Newquay ZooZoo in Newquay, United Kingdom2.5 km
- Trevose Head LighthouseLighthouse in St. Merryn, Cornwall, England, UK15 km
- Booby's BayCornwall, UK13 km
- Prideaux PlaceGrade I listed historic house museum in Padstow, United Kingdom15 km
- Watergate BayBay in Cornwall, England, UK3.3 km
- Camel Creek Adventure ParkAdventure park located in Cornwall, England11 km
- Fistral BeachBeach on north coast of Cornwall4.8 km
- Goss MoorNature reserve in Cornwall, UK11 km
- Newquay BayBay in Cornwall, England, UK3.1 km
- Nine Maidens stone rowStone row11 km
- St Breock Downs MonolithPrehistoric standing stone in Cornwall, England14 km
- Castle an Dinas, St Columb MajorHillfort in St Columb Major, Cornwall, England, UK10 km
- Lusty GlazeBeach in Cornwall, England, UK2.4 km
- Pawton QuoitDolmen remains in the Cornwall region, England14 km
- Perran RoundHill fort and plen an gwari in Cornwall, England, UK10 km
- Screech Owl SanctuaryAnimal sanctuary9.4 km
- St Carantoc's Church, CrantockChurch in Cornwall, England, UK5.7 km
- St Colanus' Church, ColanChurch in Colan, Cornwall, England, UK2.4 km
- St Cuby's Church, CubyGrade I listed church in Cuby, United Kingdom19 km
- St Ladoca's Church, LadockChurch in Ladock, Cornwall, England, UK12 km
- Huer's HutBuilding in Cornwall, England, UK3.9 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- Beaches: Watergate Beach, Porthcothan beach
- Food and drink: Atlantic Brewery & Distillery, Black Flag Brewery & Taproom, Driftwood Spars Brewery & Pub, Gould Ciders & Perries, Padstow Brewing Company, Pipeline Brewing Co & Taproom, The Bearded Brewery, Touchwood Cider, Tremethick Brewery, Trevibban Mill, Trevors Farmhouse Cider
- With kids: Flowrider Cornwall
- Hiking: King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to Newquay, King Charles III England Coast Path: Newquay to Penzance, South West Coast Path (Section 15: Padstow to Porthcothan), South West Coast Path (Section 16: Porthcothan to Newquay), South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth)
When to go to Newquay
The best time to visit Newquay is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:15
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:48
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:26
- NovBetter not8:41
- DecPossible7:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. In June, 43 of the 43 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Newquay
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 195 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Pentewan28 places23 km
- Falmouth48 places32 km
- Tintagel34 places34 km
- Liskeard21 places40 km
- Penzance97 places49 km
- St Ives22 places51 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Newquay?
The best known: Truro Cathedral, Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery, Newquay Zoo, Trevose Head Lighthouse. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Newquay?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.
How do you get to Newquay?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 195 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Newquay as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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