Newquay is one of the UK’s favourite seaside towns and has been a popular family holiday destination for generations. With its beautiful beaches and superb waves, it is known as the surf capital of England and surfing enthusiasts from all over the country travel here to hone their skills. The charming harbour is a great place to book a fishing trip or perhaps a ‘sea safari’ to look for dolphins and seals, or if you prefer to stay on dry land, you could visit Newquay Zoo. With its stunning countryside, fantastic beaches, attractions and activities to suit all ages, Newquay is the ideal base for a summer break, so why not check out our coach tours and holidays and book yourself a well-deserved treat?
Newquay is a great base for a coach holiday as there are a wide variety of attractions and places of interest to visit in the town and the surrounding Cornwall countryside and coastline. Newquay is Cornwall's most popular holiday destination and has provided fantastic family holidays for generations. Newquay boasts a range of beautiful beaches, a wide selection of attractions to suit the needs of people of all ages, and some stunning views. Famous for its surf and relaxed atmosphere Newquay is a superb place to relax and enjoy a coach holiday. Remember, coach holidays to Newquay are most popular in the summer months when thousands of tourists take coach trips to this holiday hotspot on the Cornish coast so try and book early to get the best deal.
Watergate Bay
Two miles of gorgeous golden sand and azure sea make this a fantastic beach for activity lovers of all ages and abilities.
Great Western Beach
A sheltered beach with the high cliffs making it a well shaded option for families during mornings. This lovely beach is also popular with novice surfers.
Porth Beach
This long, narrow beach flanked by cliffs, is a surf free beach. It is an ideal family beach.
Fistral Beach
By far Newquay's most iconic beach, its waters perfect for a variety of water-based sports. Every summer it hosts Europe's largest surf, skate and music festival Rip Curl Boardmasters
Tolcarne Beach
Situated at the Northern end of the bay and flanked by high cliffs, Tolcarne Beach is yet another ideal family beach that Newquay has to offer.
Towan Beach
This the most sheltered of all the Newquay beaches is once again another perfect family spot. Sit and watch the world go by or enjoy the surf that this beach has to offer.
Crantock Beach
This beautiful golden beach with great surf, is perfect for all abilities. The northern end of the beach has a tidal river, which is an ideal place for families in search of more sheltered bathing.
Whipsiderry Beach
Accessible only at low tide and submerged completely at high tide. The beach has a number of large caves exposed at low tide.
Blue Reef Aquarium
Situated on Towan Beach in the centre of Newquay, the Aquarium is a wonderful day out for the entire family. Watch the local marine life from the Cornish coast and hundreds of tropical species in the gigantic ocean display complete with underwater tunnel.
Newquay Zoo
Newquay Zoo is home to more than 1,000 of the world's rare and endangered animals.
Trenance Gardens and Leisure Park
Just next to the zoo you can relax in lovely gardens with gorgeous flowers.