Discover some local ideas of how to spend your day if it’s raining in Newquay.

Local roads will be busier as everybody else has the same idea of driving around looking for something to do and somewhere to go – knowing where you can go will save you the searching time!  These activities are mostly local to Newquay, so you’re not sitting in the car all day!

Of course, when it rains, it’s a good time to do some water sports as you’ll be getting wet anyway!  Surfing, kayaking, boat rides or just getting in the water are options.

Newquay Indoor Attractions

Indoor attractions in Newquay include:

1. Blue Reef Aquarium  on Towan Beach – spend an hour or two looking around the aquarium and having a cup of coffee and a teacake in the cafe overlooking the beach, harbour entrance and the Island.
2. Newquay Lighthouse Cinema is a multi-screen cinema right in the heart of town, with films and shows running throughout the day.
3. Pirate’s Quest, on St Michael’s Road offers hour-long themed tours through Cornwall’s pirating past. The tours run at set times, so booking is required unless you’re content to wait or return later.
4. Trerice is a National Trust manor house, located just two miles inland, offering a large historic manor house to be explored. There is also an on-site café/restaurant – Licensed restaurant in the barn.
5. Newquay Tennis Courts at the Heron Centre, next door to Newquay zoo, provide tennis courts for hire. There are a limited number of indoor tennis courts available. There is an adults tennis court and also a Kids Zone, mini tennis court. All equipment can be hired. Non-members are welcome to hire a tennis court.
6. 10 Pin Bowling. Indoor bowling is popular. Hotel California have bowling lanes, but a few miles out of Newquay, there’s also a new and large 10 pin bowling centre just a few miles to the north of Newquay beyond Watergate Bay, called Atlantic Lanes, which can be found in the grounds of Trevarrian Holiday Park.
7. Pick Your Own Fruit is often indoors these days, in polytunnels. Check out the Pick Your Own Fruit Farms Near Newquay – this is seasonal, with opening dates varying based on the fruit each farm is growing.
8. Museums in Newquay – by seeing and learning more about an area, or its people or history, you can squeeze an extra piece of enjoyment from your visit as you gain historical perspective and context.
9. Newquay Swimming Pools: There’s a public swimming pool near Newquay Zoo – and a fun pool with flumes at Hendra Holiday Park on the main road close to Morrisons supermarket, tickets available from Reception at the Gate.

Newquay Indoor Events

Most Newquay events are outdoors, including all the surfing contests and beach activities, but there are some smaller events that can be found indoors, ideal for those rainy days! Below are some sample indoor events plucked from the events diary for the coming days:

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