Newquay Landmarks and Monuments

(Newquay, Cornwall, England, UK)

Apart from its numerous natural landmarks around the coastline, Newquay is home to a number of notable and rather imposing structures. Much of life in Newquay is based around its prominent harbour, which is often bustling with activity when the fishing boats arrive.

One of the most historical landmarks in the Newquay area is the Trerice manor house at Kestle Mill, where many authentic period features and landscaped gardens await. Many local landmarks and important buildings can be explored along the two Newquay Discovery Trails, both of which provide a real insight into the town.

Harbour

There is always something going on around Newquay Harbour during the summer months, and this historic landmark has been responsible for much of the town's wealth over the years. Still a working harbour today, the north and south quays boast plenty of seating, where you are able to relax and enjoy the scenery. If you arrive when the tide is in, you will often be able to watch the local fishing boats unloading their latest catch, which often includes lobsters and large crabs. Hourly boat trips are available, together with longer fishing excursions, all of which can be booked at the kiosk close to the south quay.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

Trerice

Address: Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4PG, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1637 875 404
A charming manor house dating back to Elizabethan times, Trerice is a true architectural treasure and worth searching out. Just minutes from Newquay and steeped in history, the Trerice manor house contains many stunning period features, antique furnishings, numerous ornate fireplaces and highly detailed plaster ceilings. Other attractions here include family quiz trails, a lawnmower museum in the Great Barn, a mature orchard area, attractive formal Tudor gardens, and also a restaurant and shop selling a range of souvenirs, including postcards.
Open hours: mid-March to July, Wednesday to Friday, Sunday and Monday - 11:00 to 17:30; August and September, Sunday to Friday - 11:00 to 17:30; October and November, Wednesday to Friday, Sunday and Monday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children, families and groups

Newquay Discovery Trails

Address: Newquay, Cornwall, UK
There are two separate 'Discovery Trails' at Newquay, with the Key Stone on the Killacourt providing the starting point for both. A shorter 'history trail' takes in many interesting sights and old landmarks around the town of Newquay, while the 'myths and legends trail' is considerably longer and heads off in a northerly direction, passing the Barrowfields and Gannel Estuary along the way. Maps of the routes are available at the Newquay Tourist Information Centre at Marcus Hill.
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Admission: free