Newquay sits on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall in England, defined by rugged granite headlands, sea caves and a string of sandy bays. Famous beaches such as Fistral Beach, Great Western Beach and Towan Beach meet the South West Coast Path, and the harbour and maritime past hint at a long history of fishing and Victorian seaside development after the arrival of the railway.
Today the area is best known for its strong surfing culture and a tourism-led economy, with events like Boardmasters drawing surfers and music fans alike. Visitor attractions such as Newquay Zoo and nearby Cornwall Airport Newquay support the seasonal trade, while locals balance hospitality work, a lively nightlife and pressures from holiday homes with a tight-knit community identity.
Postcode districts covering Newquay
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 14.8 miles
- Falmouth 18.9 miles
- St. Austell 14 miles
- Truro 11.1 miles
- Camborne 17.6 miles
- Newquay 0.7 miles
- Bodmin 15.6 miles
- Helston 23.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newquay Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Newquay Central & Pentire Ward 1 mile
- Newquay Porth & Tretherras Ward 1.2 miles
- Newquay Trenance Ward 1.2 miles
- Crantock Built-up area 2.4 miles
- St. Columb Minor & Colan Ward 2.4 miles
- Colan Parish 2.4 miles
- Quintrell Downs Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Carloggas Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Cubert Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Mawgan Porth and Trenance Built-up area 3.7 miles
- St. Newlyn East Built-up area 4 miles
Example postcodes in Newquay
TR8 4XG, TR7 2BG, TR7 3DN, TR8 4WT, TR7 9AW, TR8 4SQ, TR7 2JX, TR7 3HG, TR7 2NR … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 3.6 miles
- Exeter International Airport 75.9 miles
- Newquay Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Quintrell Downs Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels in Newquay Ad
- Lewinnick Lodge 4
- Lazy Waves Boutique B&B 4
- Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only 4
- The Headland Hotel and Spa 5
- The White House Hotel 5
- The Harbour 5
- Oceanside
- Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Porth Veor Manor Hotel 3
- The Esplanade Hotel 4
- Griffin Newquay
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
- Tolcarne Beach Beach 0.4 miles
- Huer's Hut Historic site 0.8 miles
- Trenance Gardens Gardens 0.9 miles
- Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum Museum 1 mile
- Fistral Beach Beach 1.4 miles
- Lane Theatre Theatre 1.7 miles
- Crantock Beach Beach 2.6 miles
- Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Museum 2.8 miles
- Beacon Cove Beach Beach 2.9 miles
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 3.3 miles
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 3.9 miles
- The Japanese Garden Gardens 4 miles