Explore | Winter | Try something new
Try something new
Newquay is known for its sprawling golden beaches and surf culture, but there’s more to this coastal town than waves.
The start of a new year is the perfect time to try something different and to see the coast from a new perspective. Experience Newquay has compiled a ‘5 to Try: Something New’ list that will give a fresh dose of inspiration.
From unearthing new pottery skills to digging into Newquay’s history, get ready to fill your diary with wonderful weekend ideas. What will you try first?
Experience Newquay: 5 to try
At a quick glance:
1. Pick up a new skill
2. Discover a new community
3. Renew your love of mornings
4. Explore Newquay’s hidden museums
5. See Newquay with new eyes
Keep reading to find out more.
Pick up a new skill
As anyone who joined Wedge Studio for their pre-Christmas pottery classes will know, winter is the perfect time of year to cosy up and get crafting.
This January, why not try a taster course to introduce you to the basics? If you get the mud bug, Wedge Studio offers longer courses and a monthly membership to help you progress your projects. Find out more here.
Discover a new community
Make your weekends more meaningful by joining in with local projects that protect and nurture the environment.
You could meet up with Land and Sea for a litter pick or visit Newquay Orchard, a seven-acre community project where you can get involved in horticulture, woodworking, fundraising and more. They’re both great ways to spend more time in nature and meet likeminded people.
Coffee mornings
Searching for the perfect brunch spot? Coffee culture and surfing seem to go together like a flat white and a pastry.
Head to the dog-friendly Box and Barbour for Instagram-worthy plates and pancakes or enjoy family-friendly good vibes at Saltd Surf Café. Tuck into a hearty brunch at Fore Street Café or sit back and enjoy the quaint garden scenery at the Garden Café.
Explore hidden museums
If you’ve only ever visited Newquay in the summer, you might have missed the two intriguing museums in town.
Trenance Museum can be found inside one of the three Cornish cottages at the boating lake. This charming museum offers a glimpse into what life was like in the late 19th century and beyond. Or head to Newquay Museum, to find a number of artefacts that provide insight into the area’s history and cultural heritage.
See Newquay with new eyes
Unlock Newquay’s secrets with an audio tour that includes stories from local people, information about wildlife and interesting facts about the area.
As you walk around town, you’ll be looking for slate circles on the ground that match up with the details in the tour. The audio tour is available through the Geotourist app. Find out more here.
Share your autumn and winter discoveries
Whether you’ve just come back from an amazing autumn or winter break, or you’re an experience provider and would like to be featured in a future ‘5 to Try’ please share your discoveries with us on social media using #NewSeasonNewquay
