Location: Polzeath
Top Things to do in Polzeath
What to do and see in Polzeath, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Polzeath (/pəlˈzɛθ/) (Cornish: Polsegh, meaning dry creek) is a small seaside resort in the civil parish of St Minver in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north west of Wadebridge on the Atlantic coast.
Restaurants in Polzeath
1. Surf's Up Surf School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 80 reviews
As on of the UK's longest established surf schools based here at Polzeath, we are a family run private business offering Surfing lessons for young and old, beginner and pro alike. We operate all year 7 days a week. Come and learn the sport of kings!
Reviewed By WrightyGY - Grimsby, United Kingdom
I visited with my wife and two small kids (9 & 10yrs).
We had an absolutely amazing time.
The wetsuits were provided and offer all the protection you need. The water isn't particularly cold, but the wetsuits help.
The two instructors Henry & Mark were great fun and brilliant teachers. We were absolute beginners, yet they were able to get us all stood up on surf boards by the end of the two hour lesson. I would highly recommend Surfs Up if you are ever near Polzeath, you won't be disappointed. Thanks.
2. St. Enodoc Church
Overall Ratings
5 based on 67 reviews
Parts of this church date back to late Saxon times or approximately 1,000 years ago, and is the burial place of England’s former poet laureate Sir John Betjeman.
Reviewed By MarkPatrick - Bures. UK
Delightful setting almost on the beach, this is where John Betjeman is buried as he had a home nearby. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
3. Padstow Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 94 reviews
Independent Craft Brewery selling our own award-winning beers in bottle, mini-keg and cask. Shop and bar available all day. Tours and Brew Day experiences available by appointment.
Reviewed By Janice D - Ascot, United Kingdom
Fantastic! My dad had an amazing day and asked me to write this on his behalf. I bought him the experience as a birthday present and he had a terrific day. Very involved, hands on. Most informative and fun. Great to see the beer making process end to end. Made 3000 pints I believe! Tasted loads and had a tasty lunch thrown in. Came away with a presentation pack containing x2 bottles and a glass. Would recommend this to any beer lovers and great to support a small independent. Thanks to Des and George for a great day. They also have a shop on site. Money extremely well spent.
4. Rock Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
5. The Camel Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 425 reviews
Reviewed By downssideup - Cornwall
A wonderful dry weather activity for the whole family. Ride your own bikes or hire them from one of the rental shops at each end of the trail (Wadebridge and Padstow). Tag-alongs and trailers are available for younger children and dogs, tricycles for adults who don't cycle (perfect for our Grandma!) and a variety of accessible bikes for cyclists with a disability.
Go for a short stretch or pace yourself and ride the whole trail, stopping for lunch in townbefore retiring, or take a picnic to enjoy en route as you ride along the scenic river. You can even do a spot of bird watching as you go.
Just be aware that in high season the trail can become quite busy. So pick a time of day that might be quieter if you have nervous riders.
If you are lucky you might find a coffee/ice-cream vendor along the way.
6. Harlyn Surf School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 176 reviews
Watersports centre based on the stunning north cornish coast at award winning Harlyn bay. Specialising in Surfing, stand up paddleboarding, coasteering and sit on top kayaking tours as well as instructor training and lifesaving/first aid courses
Reviewed By Samantha J
We had a lesson and 3 hour hire booked through a third party voucher site. Very easy to find, parking for the day at the beach was cheap. We were immediately acknowledged, the process of signing in for the lesson was very quick and simple...MoreThank you for your review. I do hope your finger was not too badly hurt? Great to hear that you found the customer experience fantastic and drop us an email when you wish to redeeem your voucher.
7. Cornish Rock Tors Ltd
Overall Ratings
5 based on 138 reviews
Cornish Rock Tors is an adventure sports company based on the north coast of Cornwall. Specialising in Coasteering, Sea Kayaking, Guided Swims and Equipment Hire. Cornish Rock Tors is now a thriving outdoor centre. We offer adventure packages for complete beginners all the way through to seasoned adrenaline junkies, covering half day trips to multiple day courses. We cater for individuals, family groups, school and youth groups, stag and hen parties and corporate teams, and we also provide activity gift vouchers as the perfect adventure present. We are based in Port Gaverne on the North Coast. Please get in touch for a chat and see what adventures we can organise for you whilst you’re here on holiday in Cornwall. We are proud to say that we hold an AALS (Adventure Activities Licensing Service) license for all our activities and that all our instructors hold the relevant National Governing Body Awards for all the activities we provide.
Reviewed By Conner J
Had a bloody good time today with the team, great fun, safe for all levels and our guide dropped in loads of facts, information and explanations on the wildlife, landscape and local interest items all in all had a great time. Thanks guys!
8. Cornish Coasteering
Overall Ratings
5 based on 45 reviews
The most fun you can have in a wetsuit! Coasteering is everything you always wanted to do at the seaside when you were a kid but were not allowed! Swim, scramble, climb and jump your way around the cliffs and rocky foreshore. Gain a unique perspective of this stunning stretch of Cornish coastline under the watchful eye of our experienced guides. Coasteering is awesome!
Reviewed By Claire E - West Bridgford
Three of us booked a day ahead to go coast steering. Two of us hadn't done it before (at 59 and 55) and I was a long way outside my comfort zone. Charlie and Henry were very encouraging and I EVENTUALLY managed to achieve all the jumps with very little style! My brain was willing but my legs objected.
The gear provided was so buoyant and I didn't feel the cold water after the first jump.
Go on give it a try.
9. Daymer Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By Nicholas H - London, United Kingdom
I was lucky to see this beautiful beach on a sunlit winter afternoon, just as the sun was setting behind the hills opposite the car park. There are coffee shops, but this is not commercialised like so many other British Beaches. There is a decent sized car park. A lovely place to enjoy on summer and winter alike.
10. Era Adventures Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 62 reviews
We organise a range of adventure activities, Internationally recognised surf coach & beach lifeguard awards, first aid & emergency medical courses in Polzeath & Newquay, Cornwall.
Reviewed By Gillibobily - Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
Brilliant instructors make a brilliant adventure day out!
We booked coasteering and mountain biking (do it on the same day and save money!) and thoroughly enjoyed both. Our instructors were enthusiastic, but patient, and catered for our varying abilities at each activity, as well as making us feel safe at all times.
If you haven't done coasteering before - do it! We really enjoyed the mix of jumps, climbs and exploring caves compared to previous coasteers we have done.
Mountain biking was great fun too, we chose to go to the "easier" site, although there was plenty of different runs for beginners and intermediates.
Overall, and excellent day, and we'd highly recommend asking Era to take you on an adventure!
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