Visit Newquay Blog

News

August 2019

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

July 2019

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

• 

  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

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

• 

  Newquay named in top 10 for the best UK seaside destination for families!05-06-2019

  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…

• 

  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

• 

  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.…

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

• 

  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…

• 

  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

• 

  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…

• 

  Egg-citing Easter at Days at Dairyland12-04-2019

  Have a hoppy day out at DairyLand over the Easter Holidays! The full park is open every day from 3rd April for all the fun of the farm, from…

• 

  Why we love Sundays at The Bowgie! 11-04-2019

  As the daylight hours are increasing and weather is getting warmer, people want to make the most of their days! So, our good friends over at The…

• 

  Callestick Farm is 30 this year! 04-04-2019

  IT'S OUR 30TH BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR!

  We have been making ice cream at Callestick Farm since 1989 creating a solid reputation for exceptional…

February 2019

• 

  Final Headliner Act at Boardmasters Just Released! 21-02-2019

  Eeekk! Boardmasters have just released their final headliner act and what a line up they are putting on for you. See below their latest press…

• 

  Top 5 Reasons You’ll Never Want to Leave Newquay20-02-2019

  This weeks blog we have teamed up with our good friends over at Piran Meadows, who will be giving you their Top 5 Reasons why you'll never want…

• 

  Three Weekend Escapes in Newquay! 12-02-2019

  Today, we’ve teamed up with Parkdean Resorts to bring you three hand-picked weekend getaways in Newquay, complete with places to stay,…

• 

  February Half Term07-02-2019

  School holidays are always a great time to spend with your little ones but keeping them amused every day cannot be the easiest of tasks! Whether you…

January 2019

• 

  Top Ten Reasons to Stay at Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall24-01-2019

  Top Ten Reasons to Stay at Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall

  1. Accommodation to Suit All Tastes and Budgets

  Hendra offers a range of…

• 

  As Perfect Under a Winter Sky11-01-2019

  This week's guest blog post has been written by one of the team over at Blue Chip Holidays. Keep reading to find out their reasons why they…

• 

  Have You Got The Newquay Bug? We've Got The Solution!05-01-2019

  We don't know about you but we've definitely got the Newquay bug here at Visit Newquay... Have a read below to find the antidote from…

• 

  Flying to Cornwall… And How to Get Around Once You’ve Arrived01-01-2019

  This week, Cornwall Airport Newquay have written us a blog on the best ways to get to and around Cornwall. It's the perfect read if you're…

December 2018

• 

  Winter Fun: Energetic FlowRider sessions & delicious dining at Retallack Resort & Spa27-12-2018

  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…

• 

  This Is Why You Can’t Miss a Visit to Lusty Glaze in 201920-12-2018

  Another fantastic blog of the week written by the lovely team at Lusty Glaze Beach. Keep reading to find out why it's so much more than…

• 

  Top 8 Things To See and Do at Newquay Zoo This Winter!08-12-2018

  This week's blog post has been written by the fabulous team at Newquay Zoo, who work hard to care for some of the worlds rarest and most…

• 

  Top 5 Places to Read Your Book in Newquay07-12-2018

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

November 2018

• 

  Newquay in the Top 10 Autumn and Winter Staycation Destinations30-11-2018

  This week's blog offers some interesting research about the top 10 places to visit in the UK during Autumn and Winter. Where did Newquay make…

• 

  Canine Cottages and Dog Friendly Fun in Cornwall!15-11-2018

  This week Duchy Holidays have given us some pawesome ideas of where to take your furry friends on your holiday in Cornwall! It's a…

• 

  7 Reasons You Should Visit Coffee On The Corner!09-11-2018

  We have a little treat for you this week... Two blogs in one week!! And our 2nd fantastic post has been written by the team over at Coffee on…

• 

  5 Months/5 Reasons to Visit Sprout Health Foods this Winter07-11-2018

  This week's blog has been written by our friends over at Sprout Health Foods. They've given you some amazing reasons to visit them…

October 2018

• 

  5 Nights Not to be Missed at Whiskers!26-10-2018

  Looking for something to do in the evenings over the upcoming winter months? Running out of ideas as the weather gets colder? Well have no fear…

• 

  Top 10 Things To Do at Flambards this October Half Term19-10-2018

  Stuck for something to do with the kids this half term? Or perhaps you are spoilt for choice and can't quite decide what activities you…

• 

  Everything You Need to Know About Parking in Newquay13-10-2018

  Everything you need to know about Parking in Newquay

  It’s our turn to write a blog this week and being the Tourist Information Centre,…

• 

  Use Your Vacation to Switch to a Healthy Mindset03-10-2018

  This week's blog has been written by Dad and blogger, Daniel Sherwin. He's given us some tips on how you can use your vacation to…

September 2018

• 

  Degembris’ Top 5 Historic and Heritage Sites in Cornwall27-09-2018

  This week's guest blog has been written by our friends over at Degembris Farmhouse and Cottages. Steeped in history themselves, they wanted to…

• 

  Hendra's Top 5 Family Attractions in Cornwall 20-09-2018

  This week's blog post has been written by Hendra Holiday Park. They are one of the top Holiday Parks in Newquay, and they wanted to share with…

• 

  An Evening with Newquay Sea Safaris14-09-2018

  An Evening with Newquay Sea Safaris

  A few weeks ago, we were kindly invited on an evening trip out to sea with Newquay Sea Safaris! We were very…

• 

  Dog Friendly Holidays in Cornwall07-09-2018

  This week's blog has been written by Trevornick Holiday Park, a leading holiday park located just outside of Newquay. They wanted to give you…

August 2018

• 

  Enjoying Travel With Your Kids30-08-2018

  This week's blog has been written by Dad and blogger, Daniel Sherwin. He has given us his top tips for travelling with kids! You'll…

• 

  A Morning with Escape Surf School23-08-2018

  A few weeks ago, the lovely staff over at Escape Surf School kindly invited one of the Visit Newquay team to spend a morning with one of their…

• 

  101 Things to do at Flambards this Summer!18-08-2018

  This week's blog has been written by Flambards theme park, and they've given us 101 things to do with the family when visiting Flambards…