Newquay, England

Newquay is a popular seaside resort in Cornwall, England, visited by Odyssey Traveller as part of our tour of Devon and Cornwall.

Beginning in the city of Bristol, our Devon and Cornwall small group tour explores the history of this fascinating region of England, with still-present Celtic traditions and a long and cosmpolitan history as a major exporter of tin to the Mediterranean. Delving into the legends of King Arthur, we visit Tintagel Castle on the north Cornish coast, believed to be the birthplace of the mythical king.

Devon and Cornwall are home to some of England’s most magnificent scenery, varying from the granite headland of Land’s End to the subtropical Tresco Abbey Gardens on the Isles of Scilly. We drive down country lanes, and visit seasidetowns such as St Austell and Penzance.

Since 1983, Odyssey Traveller has been serving global travellers. Every small group tour is designed for mature and senior travellers who want an authentic experience of place, learning about history, art and culture as they see the world. We offer small group tours of between six to twelve people, led by a travel director and guides chosen for their local knowledge.

Our tour price includes accommodation, the cost of attractions, and several meals. For more information, click here, or follow this link to make a booking.

About Newquay:

is most famous for its surfing, and is renowned across Britain for it, hosting competitions and even a live and attracting scores of young competitors. It boasts eleven within , on which those not surfing can enjoy strolls and picnics. The most popular include Bedruthan Steps , Towan , Tolcarne and Crantock, so even in the busier months, there’s of room for everyone on ‘s , and it’s popular for other as well. Tolcarne is also a good place to catch the bus to another Cornwall gem; the botanical gardens of The , and for dog lovers, Whipsnerry is dog friendly and also .

History of Newquay and folklore

The area has of mythology and lore, but even the surfers have a legend; that of Cribbar, a wave so big it only comes once every two years. It’s also famous in pop culture; The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour was partially filmed in a hotel.

There’s also lots of history in . It was first settled in the Iron Age, evidenced by a hill fort which has ditches and six ramparts making it an impressive fortress, and experts claim there was continuously settlement from the 3rd century BC to the 5th or 6th century AD.

The is curved, offering natural protection for seafarers, which helped establish precedence for the building of the man made harbour, followed, in the 15th century, by a quay, which gave the town its current name. There has been some thought that this is when the town became known for its fishing as before this it was known as Towan Blistra, which, in native Cornish, means ‘blown sand dune’.

Attractions

As a popular town offers many attractions, including a zoo, a boating lake, and an aquarium, as well as many , lots of which serve Cornwall’s own Brewery beer, but it’s also a favourite destination for walkers, as the , which offers beautiful along 630 of the South coast, is easily accessed, running parallel to ‘s main , on which visitors can also find the train station. There are lots of other walking routes nearby for all ages and abilities. Even a stroll down ‘s bustling Narrowcliff offers views out to sea and access.

During the 19th century, it was extremely popular with Victorian holiday makers who could reach the town easily from London by as early as 1876, attracted by both and climate. It also became known in this time for its wool industry; seven factories local to supplied the top stores in London.

Articles published by Odyssey Traveller to assist you on your visit to Britain

The following list of articles published by Odyssey Traveller for mature aged and senior travellers to maximise their knowledge and enjoyment of Britain when visiting:

Click here to see our other articles of the British Isles.

External Articles to assist you on your visit to Britain

Getting Around Devon
Travel Devon
10 Must Visit Beaches in Devon
Visiting the Beautiful Cornwall Region of England
48 hours in. . . Cornwall, an insider guide to England’s wild west
Ten books about Walking in Britain from the Guardian
UNESCO World Heritage sites of Britain
Neolithic Britain (British Museum)
Guide to Neolithic Britain (Country File)
History: Middle Ages (BBC)
An Introduction to Medieval England (English Heritage)
The top 9 UK countryside breaks for 2018 (Country Living)
21 Most Beautiful Villages in the UK (Travel Away)
These are the top 10 most picturesque towns, villages and cities in England (House Beautiful)

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