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
TR7 2FT, TR7 9DJ, TR7 2RS, TR8 4RN, TR7 2SL, TR7 2RZ, TR7 3DN, TR7 3HU, TR7 2LQ … 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
- Premier Inn Newquay - Seafront 3
- Griffin Inn
- SeaSpace
- 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
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