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 miles23 km
- Falmouth 18.2 miles29.3 km
- St. Austell 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Truro 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Camborne 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Bodmin 15.6 miles25 km
- Helston 23.1 miles37.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Newquay Trenance Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Newquay Porth & Tretherras Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Newquay Central & Pentire Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Quintrell Downs Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Crantock Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Colan Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- St. Columb Minor & Colan Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cubert Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- St. Newlyn East Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Carloggas Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- St. Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Mawgan Porth and Trenance Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Newquay
TR7 3DY, TR7 3DA, TR7 3LJ, TR7 3BH, TR8 4SD, TR7 2EF, TR7 2RZ, TR7 1LF, TR7 2LZ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 3.7 miles6 km
- Exeter International Airport 75.9 miles122.2 km
- Newquay Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Quintrell Downs Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels in Newquay Ad
- Lazy Waves Boutique B&B 4
- Priory Lodge Hotel
- Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only 4
- Oceanside
- The Headland Hotel and Spa 5
- The White House Hotel 5
- The Harbour 5
- The Esplanade Hotel 4
- Griffin Newquay
- Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Porth Veor Manor Hotel
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 miles0.5 km
- Tolcarne Beach Beach 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum Museum 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Huer's Hut Historic site 1 mile1.6 km
- Lane Theatre Theatre 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Fistral Beach Beach 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Crantock Beach Beach 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Museum 3 miles4.9 km
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Beacon Cove Beach Beach 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 3.8 miles6 km
- The Japanese Garden Gardens 4.3 miles6.9 km