Newquay can be found on the North Coast of Cornwall. A popular beach holiday destination, Newquay is famous for its range of quaint shops, tunnel aquarium, beaches and endless amounts of fun!
Fistral Beach - is a popular surfing destination with UK surf competitions taking place here throughout the year. Surrounding this stunning sandy beach are high cliffs, sand dunes and caves to explore with the kids. You’ll have the chance to book surfing lessons and hire surfing equipment at the Fistral Surf Hire Shop which is located near the beach.
Car parking is in walking distance from the beach. If you struggle to walk don’t worry as wheelchairs can be hired near the beach! Dog restrictions at Fistral Beach may occur during the seasonal months. Please note that this is subject to change. Public toilets are available near the car park. Fistral Surf Hire Shop have a variety of seaside goodies to hire including sand chairs which are provided by Cornwall Mobility.
Newquay Parking and Accessibility - in the summer months Newquay is really popular so parking is limited. Parking spaces are subject to availability and we suggest arriving before peak hours. Forgotten some spare change? It happens to the best of us! Most car parks will allow you to purchase tickets through the JustPark App. This is a website and phone service that allows you to pay for parking in the majority of Cornwall Council car parks. The best thing about paying through the app is that you can ‘top up’ your ticket time online.
For a day at the beach we suggest parking at Fistral Beach. This is in walking distance from the beach. This car park is disabled friendly and is around 50 meters from the beach. If you struggle to walk, wheelchairs can be hired closeby. Day tickets and hourly tickets can be purchased and prices may vary. Dog restrictions at Fistral Beach may occur during the seasonal months. Please note that this is subject to change. Public toilets are available near the car park.
For a day in the town we suggest parking at Albany Road, Fore Street, The Manor, St George’s Road and Mountwise car parks. All of these car parks are all in walking distance from the town centre. Day tickets and hourly tickets can be purchased, and prices may vary. These car parks are owned by Cornwall Council
Newquay Shops and Food - has a wide variety of shops and places to eat to suit every member of the family. As a popular surfing destination Newquay is bursting with surf/beach-wear shops and with a surf school nearby they’ll help you buy whatever you need to prepare yourself to surf in the water!
Newquay has a range of places to eat from restaurants and takeaways. Based near the beach is the Rick Stein Fistral restaurant which has both takeaway and eat in services. This family restaurant is a perfect destination to sit, relax and dig into some seaside treats including but not limited to, Fish and Chip dishes, Noodle dishes and Curry Dishes – something for every appetite.
Throughout the summer months you’ll find ice-cream vans located around the beach and town centre…double scoop of Kelly’s Cornish ice cream for one please!