Things to do in Newquay
Newquay is legendary for its surfing culture and laid-back vibes. With its gorgeous sandy beaches and stunning harbour town, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK.
It’s family-friendly too, with lots to see and do, and only eight miles from our Perran Sands Holiday Park. Ready to get out and start exploring? Here are just some of the things to do in Newquay.
Newquay Zoo
For adventurous Newquay things to do, visit Newquay Zoo! This education and research charity is home to over 130 species from across the world, including some of the most rare and endangered known species. Park in the large car park across the road or walk from Newquay town centre. Most of the zoo has accessible pathways for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
The animal enclosures mimic real-life natural habitats for creatures from armadillos to zebras (and everything in between). As you make your way around, you’ll notice gardens bursting with plants and flowers to encourage native species of birds and insects to thrive here, too. The Oriental Garden follows a traditional Japanese garden design and features beautiful Acers and Azaleas. Spot Asian species such as short-clawed otters and Owston’s civets.
Kids can go wild in the play parks, while if you’re seeking a quiet spot, there’s the Secret Garden. Places to eat are dotted around the zoo for lunch and snacks on the go. Before you leave, don’t forget to buy a memento from the gift shop.
Trerice Manor House and Gardens
For one of the finer things to do in Newquay, take a stroll around Trerice manor house and gardens. The original part of the building dates back to 1573 and is surrounded by a varied garden where you’ll find a traditional Knot Garden and viewing mound. Inside, explore the private art collection on the ground and first floors.
Although there are some steep routes and gravel, access maps are available so you can make your way around with ease. When you’ve soaked in the Tudor opulence, treat yourself to gifts and local produce from the gift shop and rest your feet in the Barn Cafe with a cuppa.
Blue Reef Aquarium
Aquatic animal lovers rejoice—Newquay is home to an aquarium bursting with sea life in its 40 themed habitats. You’ll find it next to Towan Beach (look out for the signposts). Take a walk through the breathtaking underwater tunnel to get up close to fascinating species such as reef sharks, loggerhead turtles, and dwarf caiman. Learn more about marine life and conservation during the scheduled talks and feeds throughout the day.
For wheelchair users, you’ll be pleased to know there are ramps throughout the aquarium and a lift to take you up to the cafe and gift shop. Speaking of which, the cafe is stocked with delicious hot and cold lunch and snack options, including scrummy cakes and freshly ground coffee.
The Japanese Garden
For a day of tranquillity, head past Newquay Airport to St Mawgan where you’ll find the Japanese Garden. In true Japanese fashion, this beautiful outdoor space is the perfect balance of shaped, styled plants that are neither too stiff nor too overgrown and look stunning in every season. There’s no need to book—turn up and take a thoughtful stroll around the acre of meditative garden. 90% of the space is accessible in a wheelchair so everyone can enjoy the serenity.
Take a little bit of authentic Japan home with you when you stop off at the shop - you can buy gifts, chimes, incense, and even choose from a selection of carefully nurtured bonsai trees. Although furry friends aren’t allowed in the main garden, they’re more than welcome in the shop and nursery area.
Horseback Riding Along the Beach
Experience the beauty of riding along the coastal shoreline in Cornwall with Newquay Riding Stables. Whether you’re a novice or experienced rider, they offer guidance to lead you through dunes and onto the region’s sandy beaches. Imagine galloping along the shore, with the sea breeze gently blowing: pretty magical!
Pirate’s Quest Adventure Golf
It’s time to step into the world of swashbuckling pirates at Pirate’s Quest Adventure Golf. This is a family-friendly, immersive indoor miniature golf course complete with glow-in-the-dark golf balls and a Davy Jones’ Locker section for fun touches.
Pirate’s Quest Adventure Golf is a great rainy day activity for kids and grown ups.
Boating in Newquay Harbour
With the harbour right there, why not take advantage of it? Newquay Harbour is the perfect spot for a boating adventure. Whether you fancy a sea safari, fishing trip, or coastal cruise, there are plenty of options. Bootlegger Boat Trips is a local and tourist favorite for the SeaCove Coastal Wildlife Boat Trip. This trip includes an enthusiastic guide who’ll fill you in on all the legends and lore of Newquay and the sea.
Both private and group tours are available, with most sessions lasting about two hours.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
For those traveling with kids, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a day in Newquay, including the Lappa Valley Steam Railway. Grab the little (or big) ones and hop aboard a nostalgic steam train and enjoy a scenic ride through the countryside. Back at base, there’s even an outdoor play area, a boating lake, adventure golf, and an indoor soft play centre! The swan paddle boats are also a huge hit, and great for young and old alike who are fond of fairy tales.
Food and drink are also available, so you can plan to spend an entire afternoon here without worrying about packing snacks or leaving early when hunger hits.
Newquay Activity Centre
Hello adventure lovers! The Newquay Activity Centre is where adrenaline and fun come together for unforgettable experiences in Newquay. This is the ultimate outdoor adventure hub, whether you’re in the mood for surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or coasteering (or maybe all of the above!).
Surf lessons are available for beginners; those with a little more confidence on the water; as a family lesson or there are private lessons available for those who are either more advanced or prefer more one-on-one attention.
There’s so much fun offered that it’s impossible to list it all here, so make sure you pay them a visit and check it out for yourself.
Enjoy a Cornish Cream Tea
A Cornish cream tea is a classic! Indulge in a spot of tea, complete with scones, jam and clotted cream. A local delicacy, you’ll find a traditional Cornish cream tea offered in many of the local charming cafes, so you’ll find no shortage of opportunities to try one. Just remember one golden rule: in Cornwall, you always, always spread the jam first!
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New holiday homes from £34,995 – UPDATED 16 May 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a new 2-bedroom Willerby Ellerton holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 16 May 2025, price is available at Berwick, Burnham On Sea, Caister-On-Sea, Cala Gran, Cardigan View, Devon Cliffs, Greenacres, Hopton, Kent Coast, Lakeland, Marton Mere, Perran Sands, Rockley Park, Seton Sands. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Pre-owned holiday homes from £19,995 – UPDATED 16 May 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting,connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 16 May 2025, price is available at Berwick, Burnham On Sea, Caister-On-Sea, Cala Gran, Cardigan View, Devon Cliffs, Greenacres, Hopton, Kent Coast, Lakeland, Marton Mere, Perran Sands, Rockley Park, Seton Sands. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Pre-owned holiday homes from £24,995 – UPDATED 16 May 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 16 May 2025, price is available at Kiln Park.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2032 Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments until 2032 when using Let2offset’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
“Make no site fee payments for until 2032 when using Let2offset” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 Bed or equivalent grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Make no site fee payments until 2032 when using Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Seton Sands with a monthly site fee of £667.08 (includes purchasing discount of £17.08) and monthly letting income of £673.17. The monthly difference equates to £23.17, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Victory Ashberry 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading as of 2024. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them. Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset at Burnham-on-Sea Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income. ‘Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset’ is available at Burnham-on-Sea. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability. “Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 Bed or equivalent or superior gradeholiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £130 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Burnham-on-Sea with a monthly site fee of £783.75 (includes purchasing discount of £19.58) and monthly letting income of £634.00. The monthly difference equates to £130.17 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly; to meet the site fee payment of £130 per month, an additional credit of £0.17 per month will be applied to the owner’s account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Victory Ashberry 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading as of 2024. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them. Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset at Lydstep Beach Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income. “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is available at Lydstep Beach. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability. "Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 Bed or equivalent grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Lydstep Beach with a monthly site fee of £939.58 (includes purchasing discount of £28.83) and monthly letting income of £751.17. The monthly difference equates to £159.58 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Victory Ashberry 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading as of 2024. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
New holiday homes from £39,995 – UPDATED 16 May 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As of 16 May, price is available at Kiln Park.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
Owner’s 'Appy Meal Deal for £7.99
All day, every day* - collection only
Only available to Owners staying on park
Any pie, fishcake or large sausage, small chips, any side and a soft drink
Upgrade to regular cod or haddock^ for £3
Owners can use their discount on top of this offer
Only available in Cook’s venues and not from our Cook’s vans. Offer includes any pie: Minced Beef and Onion, Chicken and Mushroom, Steak or Cheese and Onion, fish cake or large sausage (choose from plain or battered) and a portion of small chips, any side and a soft drink. Sides include curry sauce, gravy, beans or mushy peas. Drinks include any soft drinks can or bottled water (excludes Coca Cola). ^Some of our Cook’s do not serve haddock - in this case, an upgrade to cod will be the only option of fish to purchase. Dishes cannot be changed or swapped for alternatives. Non-inclusive of upgrades or add-ons. Discount is applied if all dishes and drinks are purchased together, and this must be in the same transaction. Available daily, subject to venue opening hours. *Some of our Cook’s do not open for lunch trading. Offer is only available when ordering via QR code, app or website and for collection only. Offer is only available to Owners who are staying on park. Owners can use their owner discount on top of this offer. Offer may be withdrawn or changed at any time, without notice. Offer is valid March 2025 - November 2025. Prices include VAT. This offer can be used in conjunction with all other offers. Offer not available in any on-park franchises. Haven Holidays is a trading name of Bourne Leisure Limited. Registered office: 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL. Registered in England and Wales, no 0401166