Newquay Porth & Tretherras sits in the heart of coastal Newquay in Cornwall, England, taking in the compact seafront around Porth and the residential streets around Tretherras. The ward is defined by its sandy coves, dramatic cliffs and easy access to the South West Coast Path, and you’ll find a dense mix of cafes, surf schools and small shops that cater to both locals and the steady stream of visitors.
Historically the area grew from a fishing harbour into a Victorian seaside resort, and today the local economy is dominated by tourism, hospitality and seasonal work, alongside community anchors such as the town’s schools and independent businesses. The culture is strongly surf-oriented with lively summer events and a creative small-business scene, while longer-term residents often contend with the pressures of seasonal housing and fluctuating employment opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Falmouth 18.4 miles29.5 km
- St. Austell 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Truro 10.6 miles17 km
- Camborne 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Newquay 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Bodmin 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Helston 23.6 miles38 km
Neighbouring places
- Newquay Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Quintrell Downs Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Newquay Trenance Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Colan Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- St. Columb Minor & Colan Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Newquay Central & Pentire Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Carloggas Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Crantock Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- St. Newlyn East Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- White Cross Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Mawgan-in-Pydar Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Mawgan Porth and Trenance Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
TR8 4QU, TR7 2SP, TR7 2QQ, TR7 3LA, TR8 4SZ, TR7 2SG, TR7 3GJ, TR7 3BS, TR7 3LJ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Exeter International Airport 75.1 miles120.8 km
- Newquay Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Quintrell Downs Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Newquay Porth & Tretherras Ad
- Lazy Waves Boutique B&B 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Lewinnick Lodge 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Priory Lodge Hotel 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The White House Hotel 5 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Oceanside 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Harbour 5 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Headland Hotel and Spa 5 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Porth Veor Manor Hotel 0.6 miles1 km
- Scarlet Hotel 4 3.8 miles6 km
Schools in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
- Newquay Tretherras Secondary
Local points of interest
- Lane Theatre Theatre 1 mile1.7 km
- Trenance Gardens Gardens 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Tolcarne Beach Beach 1.2 miles2 km
- Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Huer's Hut Historic site 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Museum 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Fistral Beach Beach 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Beacon Cove Beach Beach 3.1 miles5 km
- Crantock Beach Beach 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Japanese Garden Gardens 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 4.6 miles7.4 km