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Newquay, the golden gateway to fun and relaxation. Blue
skies above seven miles of golden sands, sparkling silver waters
warmed by the Gulf Stream and comforting rays of sunshine make
Newquay, probably the paramount resort of the West Country.
Surrounded by eleven magnificent beaches washed by
shimmering blue Atlantic rollers twice a day and cocooned by an annual
1,600 hours of sunshine, Newquay rises from a picturesque old harbour
to spread majestically along the striking cliff tops. It is an
unrivalled natural setting acknowledged as one of the finest stretches
of coastline in Europe. It is a beach lover's paradise with a superb
range of sporting and recreational facilities.
Famous, world wide, for surfing and water pursuits, it
is Cornwall's premier resort offering something for everyone, from
glorious sandy beaches, coastal walks and historical sites to a wide
selection of commercial outlets, restaurants, bars and late night
venues. Good road links provide easy access to other South West
Attractions.
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Sport
There are many entertaining and healthy sports families
can get involved in during their stay at Newquay, including golf, tennis,
bowling, badminton, swimming, surfing, scuba diving and extreme
sports.
Trenance gardens holds a full-sized tennis court, a
play area for children and a small, enchanted railway train travelling
around the gardens and through a small tunnel. There is also a quaint,
cosy shop that sells tea, coffee and other refreshments.
Newly, there has been a giant sports dome erected
within Trenance. This is part of Herron Tennis, a private firm which
works in partnership with the local town council to provide a valuable
and quality tennis facility and coaching services. During those rainy
or inclement days, should you have any, you can get undercover and
enjoy your tennis in complete comfort.
Situated directly alongside Trenance gardens are
‘Waterworld Leisure Centre’. Two superb swimming pools bask in the
tropical fun pool with children’s slides, flumes, waterfall, fountain
and erupting volcano or enjoy a swim with the six lane twenty five
metre pool.
Slide on down the 60m Water Flume into the super
Tropical Fun Pool, where you'll find a Hippo Water Flume, Children's
Slides, Mushroom Fountain, a Waterfall and Volcano!
An enjoyable day out for all the family and children to
indulge in quality time.
Next
door to Newquay Holiday Park is Treloy Golf Course and Driving range.
This is a 9 hole golf course, which is both popular and reasonably
challenging for any golfer. For more info see link:
www.treloygolfclub.co.uk
Something more in the interest of young adults is the
gymnasium provided within Waterworld Leisure Centre, Whether your
needs be - improve health, lose weight, shape up, gain confidence or
de-stress after a hard days work; the in2fitness gym can help you.
Whatever your fitness level or age there will be something to suit
you. In addition, for those families with children who are interested
in visiting the gym to maintain a healthy lifestyle workout, there is
a newly, refurbished ‘Junior Gym’ open Saturdays and Sundays for
children aged between 8-15 years.
With the new surfing complex offering world class
facilities on Fistral Beach it is sure to attract more world class
events and Newquay will continue to reign as Europe’s top surfing
venue.
Furthermore, targeting the young adults there are many
sporting events scheduled around a lot of the popular Newquay beaches
such as surfing competitions. Within Newquay, you will find some of
the best breaks In the UK and Europe along with some of the biggest
world class surfing events.
Extreme Sports are now very much part of the Cornish
Sporting culture and the Extreme Academy at Watergate Bay is now at
the forefront of extreme sports. This academy is both regionally and
nationally recognised and hosts many of the great extreme sport
championship competitions at various and regular times of the holiday
season. Whether it is for the complete beginner, novice, experienced
or competitive sportsperson, the Extreme Academy has lots to offer the
sporting holiday maker.
Please visit the following website:
www.extremeacademy.co.uk
Newquay and the surrounding area boast some of the best
scuba diving that UK has to offer. Whilst kept a relative secret, the
location of many fine wrecks and the abundance of sea life can be
found whilst diving from Newquay's only Dive Charter Boat.
For further information see the following website:
www.atlanticdiver.co.uk
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Culture
It is not just a colourful and exciting past that has
shaped Newquay seaside resort, people have come and gone over the
years, all leaving their mark, to create a rich and fascinating
culture.
The majestic fells and golden sandy beaches of Newquay
have inspired the works of great literary and artistic talents and are
the reason many people return here time and time again. Pop into the
towns of Newquay and Truro; you will unearth a wealth of shops and
restaurants as well as an impressive array of visitor attractions,
from the family-friendly visitor centres and the inspirational arts
and crafts created from the diverse Cornish Celtic Culture.
A recent addition to the crafts scene is the ‘Kingsley
Village’ at Fraddon, just off the A30. This new and innovative centre
celebrates all that Cornwall has to offer, the distinctiveness and
quality of its produce and people.
Further information on ‘Kingsley Village’ can be found at:
www.kingsleyvillage.com
In the interest of Families, the quaint fishing village
of Padstow, about a ten miles drive from Newquay, enfolds a range of
shopping, arts and culture, a day pottering around the cobbled grounds
and streets of Padstow is a must. Around the Harbour you will discover
craft and gift shops, artists’ studios, bookshops, a home- made fudge
shop and much more. Padstow itself lies on the Camel Estuary, about
seven miles from Wadebridge. The area is one of the considerable
natural beauties with stunning bays, golden beaches and many
interesting walks, particularly along the coastal path. A great
opportunity for the family is the exciting ‘Camel Trail’; The Camel
Trail winds through some of Cornwall’s most beautiful and little known
countryside. Cornwall County Council converted 11 miles of disused
railway beside the River Camel from track bed to a trail used by
cyclists and walkers alike. This links the towns of Bodmin,
Wadebridge and Padstow. An extension follows the river towards
Camelford. A small break is required when arriving to your destination
you are cycling in the direction of a rest break to indulge in a
traditional Cornish pasty and a delicious Cornish ice cream for the
children.
On the outskirts of Newquay lies the famous ‘Eden
Project’ in St Austell; the 8th Wonder of the World and
home to the largest greenhouse. Two gigantic geodesic conservatories-
one being a majestic rainforest the other a host to the fruit and
flowers of the Mediterranean, South Africa and California.
The Eden project is an educational, fun, interesting
home of natural habitations. The Eden project communicates its story
in a ‘Living Theatre of Plants and People’ based in a large crater in
which nestle two vast greenhouses (Biomes). These house plants, crops
and landscapes from the humid tropics and warm temperate regions and
act as a backdrop to the temperate landscape, which we call the
Outdoor Biome.
A great opportunity for families and young adults is
the Eden project even providing the exhilarating experience of an
outdoor ice-rink during the winter season. In this world you can take
a surreal stroll from the romantic winter chill of a skating rink to
the sensuous subtropical warmth of the rainforest?
For further information visit the following website:
www.edenproject.com
A perfect family day out is to visit the jewel in
Cornwall’s crown, St Michael’s Mount; a fairytale island with an
exotic garden, ancient harbour, a church and a medieval castle. St
Michael’s Mount is a treasure not to be missed, ancients, romantic and
breathtakingly beautiful. Follow in the steps of pilgrims, mariners
and giants to discover the legends and the real stories of the mounts.
There is the thrilling opportunity to walk the historic causeway at
low water or take an evocative trip by motor boat when the tide comes
in. Presented alongside St Michael’s Mount is a quaint harbour village
featuring shops, café and the sail loft restaurant?
www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
A final cultural attraction we have unearthed is the
Minack Theatre within Porthcurnow; perhaps more appealing for young
adults during the evening to watch performances and perhaps more
suitable for families with young children to visit during the day,
although, there are some performances suitable for young children to
enjoy such as ‘The Wind in the Willows’.
The Minack Theatre was the inspiration and life’s work
of one remarkable woman, Rowena Cade. Photographs can never do the
Minack justice. To
experience the magic of this special place, you must come and see for yourself.
Whilst roaming around the theatre and exploring the
Minack gardens, there is coffee shop to enjoy a relaxing coffee,
Cornish Cream Tea, snack or light meal while taking in one of the most
spectacular and breathtaking views n Cornwall. If you happen to be a
customer attending a performance in the Minack theatre, the coffee
shop nicely offers simple take- away meals.
If you wish to book a
ticket for the Minack Theatre the go to the following website:
www.minack.com
To experience all that is
good about Cornwall, explore the following website:
www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk – ‘This
website is a must for any tourist visiting Cornwall’
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Shopping
There are many shopping opportunities within the South
West of England focusing on Truro and Plymouth. Truro is situated only
about 12 miles from Newquay town and has fabulous shops ranging from
culture to crafts designers at Debenhams to the marvellous Marks and
Spencer. There is an assortment of shops to meet the interest and
attractions of young adults to the older generation.
In the interest of families, Plymouth City centre is a
great day out, indulging in family activities and spending sprees for
the children; Plymouth consists of a mixture of many different styles
of shops, cafes, restaurants and dinner lounges inviting families with
young children.
Plymouth city centre have recently modernised
department stores, Dingles, part of House and Fraser, Debenhams and
nearly all the best known high street names, like Boots, WH Smith, the
Bodyshop, Argos and many more. The whole of the city centre is ringed
by car parks giving easy access to the shops as well as to the nearby
theatres, cinemas and other leisure facilities. Park and ride
facilities with frequent shuttle bus service into the city centre
provide a convenient alternative for traffic coming into the city from
the north and east.
Young adults will be attracted to the Truro town and
most certainly Plymouth stores. Young adults may be interested in the
younger generated stores of interest to the females such as the
fashionable stores, Miss Selfridge, Topshop and River Island and many
more.
Newquay has an abundance of varied and interesting
surfing shops and there are many gift shops throughout the town.
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Entertainment
Choice is the ultimate standard by which Newquay
generates. For the greatest variety of activity away from the beaches-
but close to the centre, Trenance Leisure Park is where to begin; 26
acres of fun and fascination where the indoor/outdoor mix of
facilities means you can choose between tennis, crazy golf, bowling,
horse- riding, boating, ramp sports at wooden waves, a ride on a
miniature railway, a visit to Newquay zoo to see the fascinating
endangered species, or perhaps Waterworld for a relaxing swim, a
plunge, a work out or an aerobics class. How exciting does all of
that sound?
For further information go to the Waterworld website:
www.newquaywaterworld.co.uk
We will enclose a voucher which will save you up to £6
on entry to NEWQUAY ZOO, should you make a booking with us.
For more information on the Zoo, visit the following web-site:
www.newquayzoo.org.uk
Only a short walk from the sea front, are the stunning
and peaceful Trenance Gardens which have a carpet of lush green
foliage, exotic plants and dazzling flower displays. For nature
lovers, it is easy to escape into the tranquillity of the Cornish
countryside where quaint villages such as Crantock and St Mawgan has
their own distinctive character and appeal.
Exciting family activities include in outings such as
bowling, the blue reef aquarium, Dairy Land, Creally Adventure Park
and many more. The Blue Reef aquarium takes visitors on a captivating
journey through the world’s oceans from Cornish waters to exotic
tropical reefs, enjoy the chance of close encounters with reef sharks
and moray eels and experience the vibrant beauty of shoals of
colourful fish in the West Country’s only tropical underwater walk
through tunnel.
The following websites can be accessed to find out more
on these tourist attractions:
www.cornwall-online.co.uk/attractions/bluereefaquarium/Welcome.html
www.dairylandfarmworld.com
www.crealy-cornwall.co.uk
There are many places to go bowling with the family and
friends such as Porth ten bin bowling, Truro bowl, St Austell,
Camborne and hotels also offer bowling to non- residents.
Entertainment due to the interest of young adults is
endless; from amazing, thriving nightclubs to the luxurious, relaxing
restaurants, astounding arcades to pleasant pool halls there is so
much leisure attracting young adults. There are many different pubs
and clubs in Newquay ranging from those most suited to the younger
adults, perhaps 18-20, for example Berties and the Beach nightclub, then to pubs and clubs
for the more mature adults such as Sailors, Walkabout and Belushis.
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Heritage
Cornwall is the land of legend with its rich and
colourful history. Heritage within Newquay is extremely interesting
and somewhat enchanting. The ancestors of Newquay have hunted with
flint arrows, smelted iron and mined tin, lead and china clay before
finally striking gold; the eleven sandy beaches of Newquay that have
transformed it in less than a century from a small trading port to
Cornwall’s premier resort. Historic in itself, it is at the heart of a
trail, which links the most ancient of Britons to the most dramatic
chapters of our modern history. From the Cliffs of Newquay
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean the Huers hut acted as a beacon and a
watch tower to shipping. In the good old days of shipping many a
sailing vessel would use the Porth Beach or the Gannel estuary to
bring in its cargo to Newquay on a high tide before a harbour ever
existed.
Newquay’s history unravels the exciting mysteries of
battle, betrayal, myth and mayhem within its story of its fascinating
history and heritage.
From Newquay you’re never more than an easy drive from
red- blooded olden times. For example, Stratton, where the Civil War
battle of Stamford Hill (1643) is re- enacted annually and Tintagel,
where King Arthur ruled and Mordred plotted.
There are many places to visit, interesting families
and young adults, a particular place being ‘Tunnels through Time’ for
example. Tunnels through Time are a creation of scenes of yesteryear
with flair and artistry. This exciting, moving creation takes you a
walk through this splendid mix of fact and fiction and come face to face with a wonderful array of
colourful characters from the country’s romantic and colourful past.
Tunnels through Time are illustrated as the pink building in St
Michaels Road.
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Events
Newquay holds many diverse exciting events throughout
the year such as surfing competitions, funfairs and art exhibitions
and many more.
An up and coming event is the Industrial Cornwall
Exhibition at the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro. An exhibition
drawing from the Royal Institution of Cornwall’s own collection, this
exhibition will focus on images and objects from Cornwall’s industrial
past. It will feature paintings and drawings of mining scenes
including selected highlights from the Holman collection.
An event perhaps more attractive to young adults who
enjoy watching surfing or even actually being a surfer is the ‘Rip
curl girls go surfing’ event at Watergate Bay beach on the 25th
and 26th June 2006. A very popular event, held for the
third year running, the project is inviting, young, colourful and
rewarding and is to encourage girls to get involved and learn to surf,
all girls with a thirst for new adventure should go along.
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Transport Methods
People flock to the fabulous Newquay from every part of
the country, not just because they want to, but because excellent road,
rail and air links make it so effortless.
If you are thinking of travelling by car; follow the M5
then take the A30 Expressway to within seven miles of
Newquay.
Or perhaps you feel like a relaxing coach journey;
there are daily coaches from London and additional National Express
services from Plymouth, Bristol and Manchester, which provide
connections throughout the country. For help or information contact
National Express on 08705 808080 or visit:
www.nationalexpress.com.
Feeling like a rail ride? Every Saturday in summer
there are direct services to Newquay from London, the midlands, the
North and Scotland, supplemented by a regional service with mainline
connections from Par using Virgin, First Great Western, Wessex trains
and ArrivaTrains Wales.
If you have the possible luxury of travelling by air,
Newquay airport offers the following flights to/ from a number of
national and international destinations.
London, Gatwick, Manchester, Leeds/Bradford, Bristol
and Dublin.
Ryanair- (09062705656-UK only)
www.ryanair.com
London Stansted
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Isles of Scilly
The
Isles of Scilly are the most South-Westerly group of islands
approximately 21 miles off Lands End. The weather patterns are said to
be sub-tropical during the summer months. The island of Tresco is well
worth a visit to view the gardens of Tresco Abbey. Travel can be by
ferry from Penzance or British International Heliport at Penzance or
by sky bus from Newquay Aiport - see link:
www.newquay-airport.co.uk - Newquay Airport
Isles of Scilly Skybus- (08457105555)
www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk
If you have arrived by Train or by Air and are in need
of a hire car, these can be sought from either of the following
web-sites:
www.carrentals.co.uk/car-hire/newquay-getting.html
www.ukcarhire.net/ukcarhirepages/newquay%20airport.html
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Built and
Natural attractions
There are an endless list of beautiful built
attractions to visit fascinating both families and young adults. There
are places such as the renowned Tate Gallery, the Kidz R Us theatre
and Paradise Park all amid the beautiful St Ives; Flambards Theme
Park, The National Maritime Museum, Cornish Birds of Prey Centre,
Lappa Valley Steam Railway and thousands more to lose yourself in
within the County.
Concerning families there is so many great adventures,
theme parks, animal parks, adventure after adventure. A highly popular
place to visit is Flambards theme park; ‘Flambards- the best day of
the week come rain or shine’. Flambards is certainly more than just a
theme park as there is something to do no matter what the weather.
There are many thrilling, magical different lands at
Flambards, such as the Victorian Village, Blitz, Aviation and a
complete Toyland with a massive ball pool and a segmented farmyard
full of many different animals. There are many stimulating theme
rides such as the great Hornet rollercoaster, Canon River Log Flume,
mighty Thunderbolt and the amazing Extreme Force; Flambards is
definitely the place to be if you are looking for an adrenaline rush.
There are also many other rides suitable for all ages.
Flambards is open during all of the holiday season and
can be visited at the following web-site for more details and up to
date information, visit:
www.flambards.co.uk
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Places to eat
Newquay and the surrounding area host a myriad of
different restaurants, which to the holiday maker is great for choice
and types of food and different aesthetic surroundings. The really
big name to come to Cornwall in 2006 is Jamie Oliver’s ‘15’ Restaurant
at Watergate Bay. Within Newquay four of the most popular restaurants
are the Lewinnick at Pentire, Fistral Blu at Fistral Bay, the
Maharajah opposite the Mexican Cantina in Cliff road and finally the
Dolphin restaurant just before the road to the main harbour. Within
Newquay itself, there are a multitude of food outlets, from Kentucky
Fried Chicken, MacDonald’s and a vast array of other types of
restaurants and fast food take aways.
www.maharajah-restaurant.co.uk
www.fistral-blu.co.uk
www.glendorgal.co.uk/brasserie.asp
www.fifteencornwall.co.uk
Rick Stein has his well established fish restaurant and
delicatessen in Padstow.
www.rickstein.com
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Literary
There are many famous authors past and present who have
been encapsulated by the beauty and charismatic charm that Cornwall
has to offer. One of the Counties great writers was Daphne DuMaurier.
To celebrate her works there is an annual festival, which draws a
large following from not only within the County but from all over the
world. For more information on Daphne DuMaurier and the festival
visit the following website:
www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk
A classic and extremely popular writer is the works of
Rosamunde Pilcher. First introduced in Coming Home. The best-selling
book has become a film. The setting for the film has been the famous
ancestral home of the Predeaux-Brune family. Rosamunde Pilchers,
Nancherrow is the ancestral home of the charismatic Carey-Lewis
family.
www.prideaux.uniquehomestays.com
www.sofacinema.co.uk/dvds/Drama/
Rosamunde+Pilchers+Nancherrow/60084.html
Rosamunde Pilcher is particularly popular with German
and Swiss-German literary lovers.
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