Attractions Nearby Newquay, Day Trips and Excursions

(Newquay, Cornwall, England, UK)

Close to Newquay you will find an incredible selection of truly world-class attractions, many of which will take all day to fully explore. Many tourists staying in Newquay make time to visit the spectacular plant attractions at St. Austell's Eden Project, although the enormous conservatory structures have become an important attraction in their own right. St. Austell also offers an appealing Heritage Trail, where visitors are invited to explore the area.

Further attractions close to Newquay include the beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan, the fast rides at Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park, and the eagles and owls at both the Screech Owl Sanctuary and the Cornish Bird of Prey Centre.

Eden Project

Address: Bodelva, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL24 2SG, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1726 811 903
Located around 27 km / 17 miles east of Newquay, in the nearby town of St. Austell, the awesome Eden Project has become one of Cornwall's most visited tourist attractions. With several huge domed conservatories, the Humid Tropics Biodome is full of exotic plants and palm trees, and is actually the biggest of its kind in the world.
Open hours: daily, April to October - 10:00 to 18:00; November to March - 10:00 to 16:30
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, students, children and families, children five years old and under are free; prices are increased slightly during the summer season

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Address: Pentewan, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1726 845 100
The renowned Lost Gardens of Heligan are around 22 km / 14 miles west of Newquay and close to Mevagissey. Opened in the early 1990s following a considerable restoration project, the gardens have been transformed and are now better than ever. Expect to see ancient tree ferns, a jungle area with enormous bamboo, many large ponds and plenty of colour at the Lost Gardens of Heligan. A restaurant with outdoor seating area and gift shop complete the main attractions.
Open hours: daily, March to October - 10:00 to 18:00; November to February - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, children and families, children under five years old area free

Screech Owl Sanctuary

Address: Goss Moor, St. Columb Major, near Newquay, Cornwall, TR9 6HP, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1726 860 182
Founded in 1990 following a donation of many owls and other birds of prey from a private collector, the Screech Owl Sanctuary is close to Newquay and well worth the short drive. Many injured owls are nursed back to health here and captive breeding concentrates on rare and endangered species. Falconry displays are popular, as are the many surrounding attractions, such as the lakeside walk, playground area, tearoom and gift shop.
Open hours: February to October, daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, children and families, children three years old and under are free

Springfields Pony Centre and Fun Park

Address: St. Columb Major, near Newquay, Cornwall, TR9 6HU, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1637 881 224
An appealing place to visit on a sunny day, the Springfields Pony Centre and Fun Park is close to Newquay and lies on the town's eastern outskirts. With numerous ponies, including miniature Shetland's and also classic Dartmoor ponies, the centre allows visitors to both ride and feed many of the animals here, such as lambs, goats and chickens. Further attractions at the Springfields Pony Centre include walking trails, picnic areas with woodland views, and of course the Fun Park itself, where you will find a lake where boating is on offer, trampolines, go-karts and an indoor play area suiting younger children.
Open hours: daily, April to September - 10:00 to 18:00; October - 10:00 to 16:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, children and families, children two years old and under are free

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park

Address:
Tel: +44 (0)870 116 3333
One of the most popular family attractions in this part of Cornwall, the Crealy Great Adventure Park has much to offer. Expect plenty of fast rides and excitement all around the park, with the log flumes, water coaster, Viking Warrior ship and Playtime Farm being firm favourites. Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park stands in nearby Wadebridge, close to Newquay, and offers free return tickets, which remain valid for the entire length of your holiday.
Open hours: daily, April to July - 10:00 to 17:00; August and September - 10:00 to 18:00; October to early November - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors and groups, children under 92 cm / 3 feet are free

Dairyland Farm World

Address: Tresillian Barton, Summercourt, near Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5AA, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1872 510 246
An award-winning Cornish family attraction close to south-eastern Newquay, the Dairyland Farm World is suitable for all weathers, featuring many indoor areas, such as an enormous and colourful play centre (the Bull Pen), a cafe and also a gift shop. The Dairyland Farm World also offers rides on both ponies and tractors, bottle feeding for young calves and lambs, the milking of cows, and many further animals attractions, such as rabbits and chinchillas.
Open hours: January to March, Thursday and Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00; April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00; November to December, Thursday and Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge for children, adults are free

Lappa Valley Steam Railway and East Wheal Rose Park

Address: St. Newlyn East, near Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5HZ, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1872 510 317
With a particularly tranquil and scenic setting, the Lappa Valley Steam Railway and Park is located in the St. Newlyn East area, on the most southerly outskirts of Newquay. Featuring a popular narrow 15-inch gauge railway dating back to the mid-19th century, a regular steam train travels along the 1.5-km / 1-mile route, passing pleasant scenery along the way. The main attractions at the East Wheal Rose Park include a crazy golf course, playground areas, walking trails, picnic areas, miniature train rides and a boating lake.
Open hours: late March to May, daily - 10:00 to 17:00 (although closed on some Mondays and Fridays during April); June to mid-September, daily - 10:00 to 17:45; mid-September to early October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00; early October to early November, Tuesday to Thursday, last two Saturdays and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
Admission: charge, discount for seniors, children and families, prices increase between July and early September

The Cornish Bird of Prey Centre

Address: Meadowside Farm, St. Columb Major, near Newquay, Cornwall, TR9 6DH, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1637 880 544
Located in the market town of St. Columb Major and close to Newquay, the attractions at the Cornish Bird of Prey Centre suit all ages and are especially popular with children. The centre stands off the A39 and contains more than 50 birds of prey, including many large eagles, owls and vultures. Regular flying demonstrations always draw large crowds, with plenty of gasps as the birds soar overhead. Other attractions at the Cornish Bird of Prey Centre include a number of exotic foreign birds, such as parrots, kookaburras and many colourful ducks, together with tearooms, where the traditional Cornish cream teas have become a speciality.
Open hours: daily, April to September - 10:00 to 17:00; October to March - 10:00 to dusk
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children, children three years old and under are free