Top 10 Must Visit Attractions Newquay

When you visit somewhere, you want to make the most of your time there and visit the absolute best and must see attractions.

TripAdvisor is a fantastic, but whilst it gives you the attractions and activities with the best reviews, that doesn’t necessarily mean that those are the must see things to do and see. For instance, if you took TripAdvisor’s advice on the top things to do and see in Newquay, you’d end up taking surfing lessons with 10 different companies!

To compile a list like that takes local knowledge and experience. That’s why we have compiled the ultimate list of must do/see attractions in Newquay. Which ones you should visit will depend on your personal preferences, so we’ve put together the top 10, but in no particular order:

Surf At Fistral Beach

Fistral is famous across the globe for being a top surfing spot. With some of the most consistent surf in Europe, it’s no wander it is home to some of the world’s biggest surf competitions.

Don’t miss out on your chance to get a part of the action. Take a surfing lesson or just hire a board and catch some waves.

Take A Jet Ski Safari At Lusty Glaze

Taking a jet ski safari with WaveRunners is not only an exhilarating  afternoon out, but it also lets you see Cornwall from an angle many don’t get to see. Explore the stunning Cornish coastline and get some photos that will create memories of a lifetime.

Lusty Glaze Beach Bar & Restaurant

There are few better ways to relax and unwind that ordering a bottle of vino, sitting back and watching the sun set at Lusty Glaze’s beach bar and restaurant.

Go Zorbing At Cornwall Zorbing Park

There are few bigger adrenaline rushes than hurting 360 degrees down a hill in a 10 foot inflatable ball! Now you can try both harness and hydro zorbing at Cornwall Zorbing Park from just £19 per person!

Newquay Zoo

The award winning Newquay Zoo is one if the biggest in the UK and well worth a visit with over 130 species to get a selfie with!

BoardMasters Music Festival

Okay, so you have to time this one right, but the BoardMasters Music Festival is well worth a mention in this list. The event runs for 4 days at the beginning of August and attracts some of the worlds biggest artists, including Snoop Dog, Chase & Status, Rudimental and Bastille to name a few.

The festival also sees big names take part in surfing, BMW and skateboarding competitions.

Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen

Since Jamie Oliver decided to open up shop in Watergate Bay a few years ago, his restaurant has been a huge hit. Serving up fine Italian cuisine with a Cornish twist with a panoramic view of the bay is a hard combination to beat.

Coasteering

Taking a coasteering tour not only allows you to explore the Cornish coast, but it’s also a huge thrill. There are few bigger adrenaline rushes than jumping from a rock/cliff into water and taking a tour with someone like Newquay Surfing School allows you to do just that but in the safest way possible.

A Walk Along The Headland

On a sunny day, we highly recommend a walk along Newquay’s Headland, passing the famous Fistral Beach and the stunning Newquay Harbour. Start at the far end up Fistral beach, walk along to the headland and follow the path towards Newquay. Head towards the harbour and into Newquay town centre. If you want to continue, you can walk along to Lusty Glaze and beyond.

Sample Newquay’s Night Life

A visit to Newquay wouldn’t be complete without sampling Newquay’s infamous nightlife. Thousand of stags, hens and students flock to the popular seaside resort every week to party. The town regularly attracts some of the world’s biggest DJs and the town is well equipped to deal with the thousands of visitors. The most popular bars include Cribbar, WalkAbout, Bar Help and Central, whilst Sailors remains the most popular nightclub in town.