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Newquay

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Newquay

Newquay is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Saint Columb Major, 36km from Tintagel Castle.

Newquay is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 20,189, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Newquay sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Newquay to your route.

About Newquay

Newquay ( NEW-kee; Cornish: Tewynblustri) is a town on the north coast in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is a civil parish, seaside resort, regional centre for aerospace industries with an airport and a spaceport, and a fishing port on the North Atlantic coast, approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Truro and

Read more 20 miles (32 km) west of Bodmin. The town is bounded to the south by the River Gannel and its associated salt marsh, and to the north-east by the Porth Valley. The western edge of the town meets the Atlantic at Fistral Bay. The town has been expanding inland (south) since the former fishing village of New Quay began to grow in the second half of the nineteenth century. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 23,626 and the population of the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics was 24,545.

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Where is Newquay located?

Newquay is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.4156 latitude, -5.0732 longitude.

What is the population of Newquay?

Newquay has a population of approximately 20,189 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
20,189
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.4156, -5.0732

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Newquay

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bedruthan Steps

Giant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Eden Project

Spectacular complex of enormous biome domes nestled in a former clay pit, housing the world's largest indoor rainforest.

24 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick

Off-grid beach shack above Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, cooking over fire for a queue that snakes along the coast path. Its summer feast nights sell out in minutes; a 500m walk from the car park.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Tintagel Castle

Dramatic clifftop ruins steeped in Arthurian legend, connected to the mainland by a striking modern footbridge above the Atlantic.

36 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

St Nectan's Glen

A mystical 60-foot waterfall that bores through a holed rock in a fern-draped wooded glen near Tintagel.

36 km · about 40 min drive

beach

St Ives

Beloved Cornish seaside town renowned for its turquoise waters, golden beaches and thriving art scene including the Tate St Ives gallery.

37 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Tate St Ives

Modern art gallery dramatically positioned on Porthmeor Beach, showcasing works by the St Ives school and international modern artists.

37 km · about 45 min drive

castle

St Michael's Mount

Magical tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church, connected to Marazion by a cobbled causeway revealed at low tide.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Newquay

  • Right hereBedruthan StepsGiant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
  • 52 kmLizard PointThe most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.
  • 60 kmLand's EndThe most south-westerly point of mainland England, where rugged granite cliffs plunge into the Atlantic with views towards the Isles of Scilly.
  • 60 kmAtlantic Highway (A39)Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.
  • 75 kmHartland QuaySavage stretch of North Devon coast where contorted rock strata zigzag into the Atlantic, reached by a dead-end road down the cliffs to a 16th-century harbour site and pub. Shipwreck country with a small museum.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Newquay.

Saint Columb Major

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 3,679

Perranporth

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10 km awayPop. 3,210

Saint Dennis

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 km awayPop. 2,206

Saint Stephen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 2,252

Saint Agnes

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 2,820

Nanpean

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 2,563

Probus

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 km awayPop. 1,906

Truro

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km awayPop. 23,041

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