Discover Newquay

Take some surf lessons with our friends at the Escape Surf School. You can arrange lessons at the hostel reception.

You can drive, train or fly to Newquay - whatever you choose to do, you probably won’t need to use any public transport again until you leave as most places are walkable.

Be safe when swimming in the sea. Pay attention to weather warnings, high tides and watch out for any rocky surfaces.

Explore quieter stretches of beach during the peak season (Newquay Harbor Wall, Tolcarne, Crantock, Whipsiderry).

Don’t rule out the off season. The beaches are quieter and the waves during autumn-winter are perfect for a surf. Just make sure you wear a wetsuit to keep warm.

Being south of the country and right by the coast means summertime in Newquay brings some glorious weather. Average highs in July hit 25 degrees Celsius.

Make the most of the quieter seasons in spring and autumn. Average spring/autumn temperatures are around 15 degrees in Newquay. It can get quite windy by the coast so pack a warm jacket. 

Newquay sees highs of 10 degrees Celsius during winter and it’s actually one of the best times to surf because the waves are at their best. 

Surfing: Catch some waves on a British coastal getaway with some of the best waves in England.

Cornish food: Don’t leave Newquay without trying a famous Cornish pasty, an English pub lunch or some proper British seaside fish and chips.

Nightlife: People come from all over the country to stay in Newquay and make the most of its buzzing nightlife. Our favourite bars in town are Belushi’s and Sailor’s.

Coastal walks: Breath in some fresh sea air on a long walk along the South West Coastal Path which has views to die for.

Beautiful beaches: Newquay is one of the UK’s favourite seaside towns. Towan Beach and Fistral Beach are the most popular stretches.