Newquay Life and Visitor Travel Tips

(Newquay, Cornwall, England, UK)



Tintagel situated close to NewquayNewquay is an exciting, trendy and somewhat brash town, full of appeal throughout the year. Famous for being the surfing capital of the United Kingdom, Newquay features more than ten exceptional beaches, which together with its excellent amenities and places to stay, eat and shop, the town has a very modern feel.

Life in Newquay means something quite different for everyone, although for many locals, life does revolve around tourism and the time of the year. Summer is always a busy time in this holiday resort and its tourist appeal is very much part of day-to-day life at this time of the year.


Another view of cliffs at Tintagel near Newquay

Tourism and Tourist Information

There is a bewildering array of places to see and things to do in Newquay, making a trip to the town's tourism centre a sensible idea. Here you can plan your days, with plenty of leaflets and advice from the friendly staff, who are happy to assist with finding and booking accommodation, including mainstream hotels, self-catering flat and even camping sites.

Staff at Newquay's tourist information centre are also on-hand to book coach trips, day excursions to the Isles of Scilly, and even arrange surfing lessons if required. The office is home to a variety of local souvenirs and postcards, together with maps, Internet access, and guide books, including the 'Essential Guide to Newquay', available free of charge.

The tourist office in Newquay is located next to the bus station, in the very heart of the town centre, next to Manor Road and St. Michael's Road, and just a short walk from Towan Beach.

Newquay Tourist Information Centre (TIC) - Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1BD, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1637 854 020 / 854 040
Fax: +44 (0)1637 854 030
Email: info@newquay.co.uk
Opening times for the Newquay Tourist Information Centre:
mid-May to September, Monday to Saturday - 09:30 to 17:30, Sunday - 10:00 to 14:30
October to mid-May, Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 16:30, Saturday - 09:30 to 12:30

Contact details for tourist bureaus close to Newquay are as follows:

Padstow Tourist Information Centre (TIC) - The Red Brick Building, North Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AF, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1841 533 449
Fax: +44 (0)1841 532 356
Email: padstowtic@btconnect.com

Perranporth Tourist Information Centre (TIC) - Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0DP, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1872 573 368
Fax: +44 (0)1872 573 138
Email: thevoice@perraninfo.co.uk

Truro Tourist Information Centre (TIC) - Municipal Buildings, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2NE, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1872 274 555
Fax: +44 (0)1872 263 031
Email: truro@touristinfo.demon.co.uk

Wadebridge Tourist Information Centre (TIC) - Eddystone Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7AL, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)870 122 3337
Fax: +44 (0)1208 813 781
Email: wadebridgetic@btconect.com