One day in Newquay

Park once and walk the rest. This is 3 stops around the town centre in the order they actually fall, with coffee and lunch where they land on the route — about 1.5 miles on foot, ending back at the car.

• 3 stops on foot
• 1.5 miles of walking
• 45 min walking in total
• 20 min back to the car

1. Leave the car here

   Manor Long Stay Car Park

   Off St Michael's Rd.

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2. 1 Start here

   Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

   About 5 minutes' walk from the last stop.

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3. Coffee

   RetroBlast Coffee

   About 5 minutes' walk from the last stop.

   On East St. 4.9 from 226 Google reviews

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4. 2 Then

   Great Western Beach

   About 10 minutes' walk from the last stop.

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5. Lunch

   Secret Garden

   About 5 minutes' walk from the last stop.

   On Cliff Rd. 4.8 from 605 Google reviews

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6. 3 Then

   Newquay Zoo

   About 15 minutes' walk from the last stop.

   Newquay Zoo (Cornish: Milva Tewynblustri) is a zoo in Newquay, United Kingdom, operated by Dutch leisure company Libéma since January 2026.

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7. Back to the car

   About 20 minutes' walk back to Manor Long Stay Car Park.

Adapting the day

On the coast

Coastal access depends on the tide and the season — check locally on the day.

Stops are ordered by what is near what, and walking times are approximate. Check opening times before you go. Ratings from Google Maps, August 2026.