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The town is just a short walk away, it has a host of good shops, most opening to late hours in the summer. It also offers a wide range of restaurants, tea rooms, take-aways, pubs, night clubs. The latter provides an exciting night life.
Newquay is Cornwall's premier resort and has been made famous primarily for its glorious beaches, these can be seen in detail on the link (views of the area). They vary from quiet little coves to the world famous surfing beach at Fistral, all have one thing in common, the sand is 'smooth and soft'. A Lifeguard is on duty on all the major beaches during the summer months.
Newquay also offers:
Touring
Cornwall is a beautiful county but quite small, it has the longest coastline in the country. Most places in the county can be reached within an hour's drive:
As a guide:
St Austell - Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Tall ships at Charlestown, the picturesque little harbour at Mevagissey (approx 30 mins)
Truro City - Victorian Cathedral, excellent shopping, boat trips down the river to Falmouth
(30 mins)
Padstow - Quaint little harbour, cobbles streets, speed boat rides on the river (35 mins)
St Ives - Tate Gallery, picturesque harbour, very popular in high season
Plymouth city - In the east (approx 1 hour)
Lands End - in the far west 1hr 30 mins
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Truro
Cathedral
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The
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Lanhydrock house
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Eden Project |
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Lost Gardens of Heligan |
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Trenance
Gardens
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