Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall, England, is an Atlantic-facing seaside town famed for its long sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and strong surfing scene. It grew from a small fishing port into a popular Victorian resort after the railway arrived and today is most often associated with world-class breaks such as Fistral Beach and a lively surf culture.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism - summer crowds, bars, cafés and holiday accommodation - supported by an airport that provides wider connections. You’ll find a mix of family-friendly beaches, a working Newquay Harbour, music and surf festivals that draw big crowds, and ready access to coastal walking, giving the town a bustling, characterful vibe year-round.
Postcode districts covering Newquay
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 14.3 miles
- Falmouth 18.2 miles
- St. Austell 13.6 miles
- Truro 10.4 miles
- Camborne 17.1 miles
- Bodmin 15.6 miles
- Helston 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newquay Trenance Ward 0.6 miles
- Newquay Porth & Tretherras Ward 0.9 miles
- Newquay Central & Pentire Ward 1 mile
- Quintrell Downs Built-up area 2 miles
- Crantock Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Colan Parish 2.3 miles
- St. Columb Minor & Colan Ward 2.3 miles
- Cubert Built-up area 3.2 miles
- St. Newlyn East Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Carloggas Built-up area 3.4 miles
- St. Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern Ward 4.2 miles
- Mawgan Porth and Trenance Built-up area 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Newquay
TR7 2RD, TR7 3HW, TR8 4QH, TR7 1HG, TR7 1JG, TR7 3DN, TR7 3JY, TR7 2RB, TR7 2DT … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 3.7 miles
- Exeter International Airport 75.9 miles
- Newquay Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Quintrell Downs Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels in Newquay Ad
- Premier Inn Newquay - Seafront 3
- Griffin Inn
- Esplanade Hotel 4
- Great Western 3
- Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa 4
- Priory Lodge Hotel 2
- Pentire Newquay Cornwall Hotel 3
- Oceanside Lifestyle Hotel
- Town Lodge 2
- Porth Beach Hotel 4
Schools in Newquay
- Newquay Junior Academy Primary
- Newquay Tretherras Secondary
- St Columb Minor Academy Primary
- The Bishops C of E Learning Academy Primary
- Trenance Learning Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Trenance Gardens Gardens 0.3 miles
- Tolcarne Beach Beach 0.5 miles
- Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum Museum 0.8 miles
- Huer's Hut Historic site 1 mile
- Lane Theatre Theatre 1.1 miles
- Fistral Beach Beach 1.6 miles
- Crantock Beach Beach 2.6 miles
- Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Museum 3 miles
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 3.2 miles
- Beacon Cove Beach Beach 3.5 miles
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 3.8 miles
- The Japanese Garden Gardens 4.3 miles