May 2016 opens with the early Bank Holiday weekend, so there’s plenty going on as visitors will throng to the town and beaches, hoping for great weather!
But what else is on? Where can you go in Newquay in May that’ll spread your budget further?
Below are some ideas on where to head to, either as the main focus for your day, or en-route if you’re touring in the Newquay area.
While most of these events are totally free, some might have an expense involved. e.g. a free pub quiz would imply you’d have to buy a drink or two, or a free event at some venues is only free after you’ve paid their usual entrance fees (e.g. The National Trust and the Eden Project often have this criteria). We do try to keep the list to events that are “free with no catches” 99% of the time, only including a few events where there is some cost involved where the event is considered of special interest or note.
Free Events in Newquay, May 2016
English National Surfing Championships 2016, Newquay, Watergate Bay, Newquay
The English National Surfing Championships 2016 will be based at Watergate Bay, Newquay, during the early May Bank Holiday 2016. 10am-4pm daily.
Free to watch, from the beach or the cliff path. See the UK’s top surfers, many local to Cornwall, in action!
English National Surfing Championships 2016, Newquay, Watergate Bay, Newquay
The English National Surfing Championships 2016 will be based at Watergate Bay, Newquay, during the early May Bank Holiday 2016. 10am-4pm daily.
Free to watch, from the beach or the cliff path. See the UK’s top surfers, many local to Cornwall, in action!
Thundercat Racing 2016, Newquay Fistral Beach, Newquay
Rounds 3 and 4 of the annual Thundercat Racing events can be seen on Fistral Beach, Newquay over 2 days from 14-15 May 2016. 20 boats will be competing in this RYA National Championships across 12 heats, finishing with a 9-lap showdown. 4 metre long boats can reach heights of 20′ when they hit large waves!
Play Tennis for Free in Newquay, Newquay
You can play tennis for free in Newquay at the Heron Centre as part of the Great British Tennis Weekend on 14 May and 15 May 2016. 
Sessions must be booked in advance. Some events are organised, but the courts are open to all players on the Sunday afternoon.
Thundercat Racing 2016, Newquay Fistral Beach, Newquay
Rounds 3 and 4 of the annual Thundercat Racing events can be seen on Fistral Beach, Newquay over 2 days from 14-15 May 2016. 20 boats will be competing in this RYA National Championships across 12 heats, finishing with a 9-lap showdown. 4 metre long boats can reach heights of 20′ when they hit large waves!
Play Tennis for Free in Newquay, Newquay
You can play tennis for free in Newquay at the Heron Centre as part of the Great British Tennis Weekend on 14 May and 15 May 2016.
Sessions must be booked in advance. Some events are organised, but the courts are open to all players on the Sunday afternoon.
Newquay Funfair May 2016, Newquay
The funfair is in Newquay at the Circus field. Daily from 2pm until Sunday 5 June 2016. 
Free entry – just pay for rides – all rides £1.50.
Address: Trevithick Manor, Trellogan Road, Newquay, TR7 2GZ (opposite Morrisons)
Newquay Funfair May 2016, Newquay
The funfair is in Newquay at the Circus field. Daily from 2pm until Sunday 5 June 2016.
Free entry – just pay for rides – all rides £1.50.
Address: Trevithick Manor, Trellogan Road, Newquay, TR7 2GZ (opposite Morrisons)
Newquay Funfair May 2016, Newquay
The funfair is in Newquay at the Circus field. Daily from 2pm until Sunday 5 June 2016.
Free entry – just pay for rides – all rides £1.50.
Address: Trevithick Manor, Trellogan Road, Newquay, TR7 2GZ (opposite Morrisons)
Stitch Nights, Fortnightly Mondays, Newquay
Stitch Night at The Garden, Trenance Cottages. Everyone is welcome to this fortnightly stitch night. All forms of crafts are practised by attendees. Chat and enjoy a drink. Bring your own materials. 5.30pm start, no booking required.
