Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Polzeath

"The golden sands of Fistral Beach have a reputation for being one of the best surf beaches in Cornwall and all of the UK. It’s a broad, sandy beach popular with surfers of all abilities – from novices to professionals!. Experienced surfers can take to the waves themselves, but if you’re a newbie, you can try out some surf lessons on Fistral Beach."

"This beach is iconic, and truly puts Newquay on the map when it comes to surfing. All of the big UK surfing competitions take place here, and if you look in advance you’ll be able to time your visit to watch the pro surfers do their thing – usually for free!. Of course, you don’t have to be a pro to go surfing at Fistral Beach."

"An iconic UK beach and widely recognised as the centre of British Surfing, Fistral beach actually has three different sections. World class surfing competitions take place here and you’ll find a choice of surf schools and equipment hire flanking Fistral. Lifeguards operate from April to September and across the Easter Weekend."

"Tolcarne Beach nestles in a beautiful crescent shaped bay set against a background of cliffs. The beach offers soft sand, easy swimming, fun family surfing, exciting rock pools to explore at low tide, sea fishing and the unique ‘Tolcarne wedge’ for boogie boarding. It is an ideal beach if you are looking for organised activities and beach hire with plenty of amenities."

"Located on Tolcarne Beach, The Colonial has exceptional views over Newquay’s bay, serving a great lunch and dinner menu, with an impressive cocktail offering too. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the staff very friendly. Call 01637 851724 to book a table."

"Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel, North Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Tintagel Castle is situated 550 metres north of St Materiana's Church, Tintagel. Photo: Rawac, CC BY-SA 3.0."

"Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel, North Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Tintagel Castle is situated 1 km northwest of North Shore Gallery. Photo: Rawac, CC BY-SA 3.0."

"Tintagel Old Post Office is a 14th-century stone house, built to the plan of a medieval manor house, situated in Tintagel, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Tintagel Old Post Office is situated 560 metres east of St Materiana's Church, Tintagel. Photo: Zaian, Public domain."

"Tintagel Old Post Office is a 14th-century stone house, built to the plan of a medieval manor house, situated in Tintagel, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Photo: Zaian, Public domain."

"Arcing along the west side of the headland from Trevose Head, Constantine is one of the most impressive sweeps of sand near Padstow. It's a long, west-facing, gently sloping shelf of sand, separated by a rocky point from another beach known as Booby's Bay."

"At the head of the Tamar Valley sits the Tudor manor of Cotehele, one of the Edgcumbe dynasty's modest country retreats. The cavernous great hall is the centrepiece, and the house has an unparalleled collection of Tudor tapestries, armour and furniture.Outside, the gardens sweep down past the 18th-century Prospect Folly to Cotehele Quay, where there's a discovery centre exploring the history of the Tamar Valley and a vintage sailing barge, the Shamrock."

"Generally, you'll need the skills of Ray Mears to spot otters in the wild, but this wildlife centre 5 miles outside Launceston guarantees a sighting. There's a population of British and Asian short-clawed otters, split between three families, which live in their own naturally constructed holts. Feeding times are noon and 3pm daily. Elsewhere round the reserve you'll have the chance to see fallow deer, muntjac, pheasants and Scottish wildcats. There are birds-of-prey talks at 11.30am and 2.30pm."

"The Parish Church of Saint Materiana at Tintagel is a Church of England parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Cornwall, England, UK. St Materiana's Church, Tintagel is situated 640 metres west of North Shore Gallery. Photo: Herbythyme, CC BY-SA 4.0."

"Located just south of the village is the St Materiana’s Church, which is thought to have been built in the 500’s!. Obviously it’s changed quite a lot since then. It’s a beautiful and historic building and offers some fabulous views back to the village."

"Merlin's Cave is a cave located beneath Tintagel Castle, 5 kilometres south-west of Boscastle, Cornwall, England. Merlin's Cave is situated 600 metres north of St Materiana's Church, Tintagel. Photo: andy, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"Merlin's Cave is a cave located beneath Tintagel Castle, 5 kilometres south-west of Boscastle, Cornwall, England. Merlin's Cave is situated 1 km northwest of North Shore Gallery. Photo: andy, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"The caffeine creation of brothers Damian and Lucas, Box and Barber is the closest thing to Australian coffee culture in Newquay, sitting bright and whitewashed above the harbour on Newquay’s central Fore Street. The house sells Cornwall-roasted Origin Coffee and has grown into a plastic-free community hub that holds quality and ethics at its core. Sourcing all ingredients for it’s brunch-style menu locally, it ensures everything that leaves the shop is biodegradable; good vibes all day, every day."

"Everyone's top spot for a flat white in town, this fine coffeehouse has a loyal following, and covers all the trendy coffee bases, from V60 drip to Aeropress. It also does great breakfasts, plus salads and... Top ChoiceSeafood in Newquay"

"04/02/2021: Box & Barber is by far one of my favourite places in Newquay. No trip to Newquay is complete without a Box & Barber coffee and breakfast sandwich - I love the avocado and mushroom one. Their smoothies are really good too."

"Around 1.25 miles west of St Cleer, these crashing waterfalls are one of the most renowned beauty spots on the moor. Around the falls are the remains of the ancient oak woodland that once covered much of the moor. There is a car park half a mile's walk from the reserve, near Draynes Bridge."

"This premium bar, bottle shop and townhouse is one of Newquay’s more polished gems; a place where flip flops and heels are equally welcome among its warm wooden and copper toned interior. The gins, beers and wines are hand selected from around the world so settle in for some serious taste discoveries to the background accompaniment of live jazz. And oh yeah, look out for the fur-babies that will likely greet you at the door…"

"Description: 55 Yards Bar offers a sun terrace and views of the city. Towan Beach is only a three-minute walk away from the property. Guests love: The friendly staff, lovely rooms, and bar."

"The caffeine creation of brothers Damian and Lucas, Box and Barber is the closest thing to Australian coffee culture in Newquay, sitting bright and whitewashed above the harbour on Newquay’s central Fore Street. The house sells Cornwall-roasted Origin Coffee and has grown into a plastic-free community hub that holds quality and ethics at its core. Sourcing all ingredients for it’s brunch-style menu locally, it ensures everything that leaves the shop is biodegradable; good vibes all day, every day."

"Everyone's top spot for a flat white in town, this fine coffeehouse has a loyal following, and covers all the trendy coffee bases, from V60 drip to Aeropress. It also does great breakfasts, plus salads and... Top ChoiceSeafood in Newquay"

"04/02/2021: Box & Barber is by far one of my favourite places in Newquay. No trip to Newquay is complete without a Box & Barber coffee and breakfast sandwich - I love the avocado and mushroom one. Their smoothies are really good too."