Around Cornwall

Newquay

Newquay and the surrounding area offers much to the visitor with a choice of seven beaches and unrivalled scenic beauty, with Lands End and St.Ives to the west, Padstow and Tintagel to the east. Newquay is one of the top five holiday resorts in the country and can be reached by train, bus and by air. It undoubtedly has the widest range of entertainment in Cornwall with many nightclubs, pubs and restaurants catering for young, old and families alike.
Well situated for touring with many attractions to visit: The Sealife Centre is right on Towan Beach, it brings to life the creatures of the sea, including the sharks! Dairyland, Springfield's and the Shire Horse Adventure Park, are all within an easy drive. There are swimming pools, zoo set in the gardens of Trenance, with tennis courts and a boating lake. Sea and fishing trips can also be booked from Newquay Harbour. Newquay is a splendid holiday resort that can be enjoyed in all seasons.
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Perranporth

An ideal location to stroll along the west facing 3-mile stretch of fine, golden sand surrounded by high dunes and cliffs, or one may wish to explore the many caves and rock pools. Perranporth is a true surfers paradise, whilst also popular for those who wish to have a swim or a relaxed paddle in the sea.
Throughout the summer season you can be entertained in the beach pub/restaurant/takeaway 'The Watering Hole', with various live bands, ranging from the easy listening Jazz Bands, to Reggae Bands and Rock Bands etc. The beach is an ideal location to keep the younger members of the family occupied, with children's go-karts, slides and a ball pool operating throughout the summer season. An 18-hole links golf course, gliding, flying clubs, boating, bowling, horse-riding, tennis and fishing lakes are all in the village with numerous small shops and restaurants to cater for everyone.

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Portreath

Portreath is on the North coast of Cornwall, it has a splendid sandy beach set amidst rocks and rockpools excellent for surfing and bathing. There is a harbour that dates back to the 18th century and the village has plenty of local amenities including a supermarket, bakery, restaurants and pubs. Portreath provides an ideal location for those wishing to tour the popular resorts of Cornwall: in less than half an hours car journey, you could find yourself in St.Ives, Falmouth, Penzance, or the cathedral city of Cornwall. Portreath is a spectacular beauty spot that nestles in the valley between high cliffs that is ideal for all the family.
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St. Agnes

St. Agnes provides old quaint side streets, many picturesque cottages, two surfing beaches and several beautiful areas of National Trust Land. The shingle/sandy beaches of Trevaunance Cove and Chapel Porth are popular where children can swim, play, and fish in the rock pools. Wonderful cliff walks with picturesque views and a swimming pool nestles at the foot of the cliffs naturally fed by seawater.
There are small shops, pubs and restaurants - an ideal location to enjoy a relaxing holiday away from all the 'hustle & bustle'. St. Agnes is an uncommercialised village, with the St.Agnes Beacon dominated by the National Trust. The immediate area still features the Old Sea Captain's cottages 'Stippy Stappy' and the lost harbours of the Trevaunance Cove.
Being 5 miles from the A30, 9 miles from the City of Truro, and 12 miles from Newquay this is a very central place to spend your holiday, enabling you to visit many interesting parts of Cornwall.
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Truro

Truro is the city of Cornwall located mid-way between the north and south coasts. The city has a fine selection of shops, restaurants, a museum and a magnificent cathedral, which was built between 1880 and 1910. On Boscawen Street there is a splendid city hall (Hall For Cornwall) built in 1846 that has recently benefited from an extensive interior and remodelling program. Each evening there are live performances to offer old and young alike with an unrivalled programme. In the immediate area there is a cinema, a bowling alley, picture galleries, a leisure centre, a childrens park and a golf club. Its good road and rail links puts it within easy reach of almost every part of Cornwall. Truro has a great deal to offer all the family and is a wonderful place to visit.Less than a fifteen-minute drive you can also reach many beaches including St.Agnes. Perranporth, Newquay and Falmouth. Boat trips are available from Truro to Falmouth and St Mawes.
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West Cornwall

St.Ives with the sun on the water is breathtaking. There is a wonderful Museum, Tate Gallery and a delightful village with beaches, small gift and craft shops surrounding the fishing harbour that helped St.Ives grow to prosperity. A scenic coastal railway trip can be used as a park and ride connects St.Ives with Lelant at Hayle.
Hayle is still a working port and some of its piers and jetties date back to the 18th century. Other interesting areas include Portreath which is steeped in history - during the 18th century it was a busy harbour serving the copper and tin mines of Camborne and Redruth. Now the coastal footpath from Portreath toward St.Ives Bay runs through some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable.
The many attractions nearby include Lands End, Paradise Park, Flambards and Poldark Mine. With easy access along the A30 to Penzance, Truro, Falmouth and north to Perranporth and Newquay this is an ideal location for touring Cornwall.

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Falmouth

Falmouth is a very popular holiday resort located on the west of Cornwall. There are 4 main beaches, Gyllyngvase, Castle, Swanpool and Maenporth, a perfect arena for sunbathing, swimming and sandcastle building. The bustling town centre contains many of the expected high street names, alongside specialist shops with great maritime charm.
The Falmouth Arts Centre, the Cornwall Maritime Museum and the Falmouth Art Gallery, with its renowned collection of Tuke paintings, complemented by the Princess Pavillion, together provide a comprehensive programme of exhibitions, concerts and theatrical events throughout the year.
There is a water park with wave machine and outdoor sports facilities, Henry VIII castle and National Trust properties with beautiful gardens. These are but a few of the many scenic and sporting attractions in this beautiful area. The creeks and rivers of Falmouth are best to be explored by taking one of the Falmouth's pleasure boats or a ferry which can be boarded at either Truro or Falmouth harbour.
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St.Austell - Par

Sheltered from the Atlantic winds and the surfing seas. The Southern coast offers a much calmer part of Cornwall with small towns, fishing villages, harbours and a choice of historical gardens.
The spectacular 'Eden Project' (home to a dramatic global garden the size of 30 football pitches) is located at Bodelva near St.Austell and Par. Its dome-like conservatories link together to form the largest greenhouse in the world. This will enable everyone to discover the wonders of a tropical rainforest with flowers, plants and exotic fruits from all over the world.
Numerous beaches surround the area including Par Sands, Pentewan, Carlyon Bay and Porthpean.
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