Location: Newquay
Top Things to do in Newquay
Top 6 Museums in Newquay, England
Catch a wave in Cornwall! Beach, surfing, and scenery draw the crowds to Newquay every summer. Perfect your tan on the beach, paddle in the shallows, or join the surfers out at sea. Just out of town, the Holywell Bay Fun Park, Newquay Zoo, and Blue Reef Aquarium provide family fun, and dedicated cycling tracks offer an alternate way to tour nearby towns of Bodmin, Padstow, and Truro.
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1. Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 616 reviews
A great family tourist attraction. Informative - and interesting aviation heritage and activity museum. Ideal for young and old. Indoor and outdoor exhibits. Sit inside the cockpits of some fantastic aircraft...
Reviewed By glyn84 - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Excellent place to spend a few hours looking at the aviation exhibition with very knowledgeable and friendly volunteers to explain the aircraft, even able to sit in the cockpits of quite a few even an amazing cold war Lightning to see .
2. Art at the Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 104 reviews
Fun informative art lessons for all ages and abilities on the beach at Mawgan Porth and online. Bespoke art events, team development, commissions, original artwork, prints and cards.
Reviewed By Beach_seascape123
I had a fab 3 hour painting experience with Jeanni on Mawgan Porth beach. Jeanni is a truly inspirational teacher who is so willing to share her wealth of knowledge so generously. Her unique, fun teaching style made painting look so simple and doable even for a complete novice like me. She has inspired me to explore painting further and I'm looking forward to our next class. Thank you Jeanni! If you are in the area do book a class with her!
3. Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Situated in the centre of Newquay offering a variety of Newquay and Cornish displays and general items. One of 70 small community museums throughout Cornwall volunteers are available to assist with enquiries. Museum room open 3.5 days a week with the 'Corridor Gallery' open during normal office hours throughout the week. Adjacent to Newquay Bus Station access is by a short flight of low stairs.
4. Trenance Heritage Cottages
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Serving up a slice of Old Newquay is Trenance Cottages, a trio of beautifully renovated, Grade II listed, Cornish cottages that are open to the public and free to enter – the only such row of pre-railway age dwellings found in Cornwall! Situated in the heart of the tranquil and award-winning Trenance Gardens, Trenance Heritage Cottages have been lovingly preserved, protected and improved by a group of volunteers who have saved a piece of history to create a special visitor experience in the museum. Built on the site of an old malthouse, the dwellings offer a unique attraction where visitors can learn, relax and unwind in an iconic setting away from the hustle and bustle of the beaches and town centre. Exploring the homesteads of Vine, Middle and Rose Cottages, one is invited to step back in time to experience the way Cornish ancestors once lived.
Reviewed By dianebR3694LL - Wilmslow, United Kingdom
These cottages and the museum are well worth a visit,The people working in the museum are all volunteers and were so helpful
5. Pirate's Quest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 551 reviews
Book online now to guarantee date an entry time of your choice. Pirate’s Quest, Newquay is an immersive walk-through experience which combines talented theatrical actors, amazing special effects, and detailed 360⁰ sets in an authentic, atmospheric adventure. A LIVE Pirate Guide will lead you through realistic scenes on an hour-long voyage into the history of piracy. Be transported to the 1700’s and learn about the REAL Caribbean Pirates! A real LIVE Pirate will help you escape a shipwreck then lead you through the mystical caves and murky streets of eighteenth century Cornwall to the crew’s recruitment base; Blackbeard’s Tavern. Eventually you’ll arrive at the Captain’s Ship, ready to set sail to the Caribbean. Feel, hear, smell, and see Cornwall’s intriguing legends and exciting history in an adventure the whole family can enjoy together.
Reviewed By Z8553QOdaves
Took my 4.5 year old daughter, we were led around by Redbeard and another whose name I didn't get (sorry!). Well worth the drive to Newquay - well told stories and information about the history of pirates in Cornwall and around the region, and a lot of fun to boot. Even the scary bit was fun - my daughter was scared but hasn't stopped talking excitedly about it since! One word of caution - it's definitely more of a storytelling show than a "museum" or similar, but that doesn't detract from how much fun it is with kids. Thumbs up!
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