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September 2020

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  Cornish Pub Triumphant at The Great British Pub Awards 202025-09-2020

  The Bowgie Inn, has won a Great British Pub Award for its efforts over the lockdown.

  The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the…

June 2020

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  Staycation & Stay Seaside Safe – Here’s What You Need To Know If You Are Planning A Trip To The Seaside18-06-2020

  This week's blog has been written by Newquay Activity Centre. They have an important message on how to stay safe on the beach..…

May 2020

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  Newquay’s VE Day 7513-05-2020

  On May 8th, 2020, the nation was invited to celebrate VE Day 75 to mark 75 years since Victory of the Second World War in Europe. To meet with…

April 2020

• How to make your own VE Day 75 flag29-04-2020

  How to make your own VE Day 75 flag

  Want to learn how to make a flag to celebrate 75 years since Victory in Europe? You've come to the right…

• 10 ways to celebrate VE day 75 safe at home29-04-2020

  10 ways to celebrate VE day 75 safe at home

  Friday 08 May marks 75 years since Victory in Europe! The coronavirus has meant that we…

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  5 Isolation Tips if You’re Missing Newquay24-04-2020

  5 Isolation Tips if You’re Missing Newquay

  Sadly, many people have had to cancel their trips to Newquay since the Coronavirus outbreak. We…

March 2020

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  5 Affordable Things to do in and around Newquay12-03-2020

  Newquay is filled with a variety of activities and adventures. Whether you’re on a budget or not, this coastal town is for everyone.

  Luckily…

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  Experience Newquay like a local – the 24-hour guide05-03-2020

  With a string of breathtaking beaches peppered around the coastline, award-winning restaurants and stylish bars in abundance, Newquay really is the…

February 2020

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  St Piran's Day27-02-2020

  St Piran’s Day (or Gool Peran in Cornish) is the national day of Cornwall. The name derives from one of the patron saints of Cornwall, Saint…

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  Fantastic Fishing in Cornwall20-02-2020

  Want to know where the best places are to fish in Cornwall? Then look no further thanks to this blog kindly written by Parkdean Resorts…

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  Why Newquay Is The Best Place For A Tee Time And Discover These Amazing Golf Courses13-02-2020

  Our friend over at golfinfluence.com has kindly written a blog to tell you all about golfing in the Newquay area and the best golf courses to visit.…

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  The Pink Pub has had a Facelift!06-02-2020

  One of our favourite Crantock pubs has had a big refurb! Carry on reading to find out more...

  If you’ve visited The Bowgie recently,…

December 2019

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  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 19-12-2019

  Here at Visit Newquay we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who chose to visit Newquay in 2019. We hope you enjoyed your time here and we…

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  Winter Fun: Energetic FlowRider sessions & delicious dining at Retallack Resort & Spa12-12-2019

  Our latest blog has been written by the lovely team over at Retallack Resort & Spa. Keep reading to find out what's on offer there this…

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  The top 5 Things To Do in Newquay this Weekend04-12-2019

  Our friends over at Glenton Holidays have kindly put together their Top 5 Things To Do in Newquay this Weekend! 

  With the frosty…

November 2019

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  Top 5 Christmas Events in and around Newquay28-11-2019

  Newquay at Christmas

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It certainly is and here in Newquay, there will be three days of festive…

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  Newquay at Christmas 21-11-2019

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It certainly is here in Newquay, with three days of festive loveliness for all to enjoy from the 29th…

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  Top 5 Hot Chocolates14-11-2019

  Top 5 Places to get a Hot Chocolate 

  It is getting a little chilly out now and what better way to warm up than a delicious hot chocolate. To…

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  Small Steps to Sustainability with Lewinnick Lodge07-11-2019

  An old Chinese proverb says: it is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward…

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  Goodbye October, Hello November!01-11-2019

  “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” Sorry we know it is only November but here at Visit Newquay we have been…

October 2019

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  Top 5 Places to Read Your Book in Newquay03-10-2019

  This week's blog has been written by one of our good friends over at Newquay Library! They have given us some of their…

September 2019

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  Newquay named in top 10 for the best UK seaside destination for families!26-09-2019

  Newquay has been named one of the best seaside towns in the UK, achieving Gold status in a Day Out with the Kids 2019 national study…

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  Explore the North Cornish Coast - Newquay to Perranporth19-09-2019

  This week we have an exciting blog post written by our friends over at Duchy Holidays. They are a local company based in Perranporth, a…

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  Lappa Valley to Invest £1.2 million in New Indoor Play Area06-09-2019

  Lappa Valley are delighted to announce that work will soon start on construction of a £1.2m building, creating a brand-new indoor soft play…

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  Welcome to September in Newquay 05-09-2019

  September… already?! And what a great summer we have had here in Newquay! Town has been busy with families and most accommodation providers…

August 2019

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  19 Things You Didn’t Know You Could do at Newquay Library29-08-2019

  If you go to Newquay Library, the only thing to do is read books, right? WRONG! You can read a lot of books, but by signing up to the library you…

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  A Wet and Wild Adventure Just 20 minutes from Newquay 14-08-2019

  A holiday to Cornwall usually involves wetsuits, the sea and surf; but at Retallack Resort and Spa you can experience a whole range of additional…

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  Beat the Boardmasters blues, top things to do this weekend!08-08-2019

  We’re devastated about the news of Boardmasters 2019 this weekend, however all is not lost! Newquay, Cornwall on Facebook have popped…

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  Top 10 Things To Do On A Rainy Day at Flambards 08-08-2019

  Don't let the weather forecast get you down!  There's absolutely loads of activities to do at Flambards - rain or shine!  But if…

• Newquay’s Tourist Information Centre is Officially Opened by Mayor Rachel Craze02-08-2019

  The Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre has been under refurbishment over the last few weeks and had its ‘Grand Opening’ on Thursday…

July 2019

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  Top 5 Family Fun Adventures in Newquay26-07-2019

  This week, we’ve got a blog post written on behalf of Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s largest holiday park provider. They’ve been…

• Grand Opening of the New Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre 22-07-2019

  The Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre has been under refurbishment over the last few weeks and is due to have its ‘Grand Opening’…

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  Lappa Valley Fun For All Ages18-07-2019

  Nestled in a valley just outside Newquay, there is a world of play and adventure for young children, transporting visitors on a steam train into a…

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  Ten Games to Keep the Family Occupied whilst Camping! 11-07-2019

  Here at Visit Newquay we LOVE camping but what do you do to keep the whole family entertained? Easy, switch off all the technology and make the most…

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  Escape the hustle and bustle with a romantic coastal retreat at Lewinnick Lodge04-07-2019

  Nestled on its very own headland, just minutes from Newquay’s bustling town, is Lewinnick Lodge.

  Its own magical escape from everyday life,…

June 2019

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  Newquay Carnival Week 201927-06-2019

  It is that time of year when Newquay plays host to Carnival Week 2019! 

  Expect a week full of fun family activities starting on Saturday 29th…

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  Live Like a Local - Kirsty Dickens 20-06-2019

  Hello, my name is Kirsty and I have lived in Newquay for 32 years! I love living in this picturesque seaside town and each day Newquay offers…

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  Visit Newquay Promote the Town at the Royal Cornwall Show12-06-2019

  The Visit Newquay team attended the Royal Cornwall Show in style last weekend in their brand-new exhibition trailer.

  Visit Newquay is the Tourist…

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  Surfing with Fistral Beach Surf School & Hire Centre12-06-2019

  Fistral Beach, Newquay has long been regarded the Home of British Surfing and for good reason, it’s surrounded in outstanding natural beauty…

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  Summer is here!06-06-2019

  Wow, June already! Spring has flown by, but we are not complaining as we are looking forward to the warmer weather and chilled out evenings on the…

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  Top 5 Outdoor Sunset Spots 01-06-2019

  All year round Newquay has some epic sunsets but with the warmer evenings, it is nice to enjoy the fresh air and sit outside to watch as the sun goes…

May 2019

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  Visit Newquay's Day out at Cornwall Gold!22-05-2019

  Visit Newquay’s Trip to Cornwall Gold 

  Nestled amid 18 acres of beautiful ground is Tolgus - the oldest working tin mill in Cornwall.…

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  Sands Resort the Perfect Family Hotel 17-05-2019

  Sands Resort Hotel is a fabulous, family owned hotel in a stunning north coast location between Newquay and Padstow. With so many reasons to pay…

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  ART8 is here! 10-05-2019

  ART8 Newquay Arts Festival is in its 8th year and will take place on May 9th- 12th, 2019. It will be a creative, fun and free art events, lasting…

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  Get Your Walking Boots on at Trevornick for National Walking Month09-05-2019

  May is National Walking Month and Trevornick have very kindly wrote about their Top 5 walks surrounding the holiday park which is located just…

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  5 Things Not To Miss This May at Whiskers 03-05-2019

  Our good friends over at Whiskers, have very kindly wrote to tell you what's on, as we wouldn't want you to miss out on the "Top 5…

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  Hello May... 01-05-2019

  May is here and it is one of our favourite months! 

  Winter is now a distant memory and summer is just around the corner. The hedgerows…

April 2019

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  Happy Easter Everyone! 18-04-2019

  Tomorrow is Good Friday and Newquay has many egg-citing events happening over the Easter weekend! Not only that have you seen the weather forecast…

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  Newquay Town Council will showcase its new exhibition trailer at the Royal Cornwall Show16-04-2019

  Newquay Town Council recently purchased its own exhibition trailer to aid the Visit Newquay team in promoting Newquay as a visitor destination. They…

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  Visit Newquay Destination Guide and Town Map all set for 201915-04-2019

  The Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre have finished creating their official destination guide for the town, which is due to be printed and…