Screech Owl Sanctuary


Every type of owl you could wish to see – from giant eagle to snowy – plus a few emus, meerkats and ponies. It's 11 miles from Newquay; look out for signs on the A30 just after you pass Fraddon.


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1. Roche Rock

4.02 MILES

Clinging to a spur of contorted rock surrounded by barren heath, the curious tumbledown chapel on top of Roche Rock looks like a forgotten set from Monty…

2. Dairyland Farm World

4.07 MILES

If the idea of petting a cow seems impossibly exotic, this down-on-the-farm theme park will be right up your country track. It's all about enjoying the…

3. Trerice

5.37 MILES

Built in 1751, this National Trust–owned Elizabethan manor is most famous for the elaborate barrel-roofed ceiling of the Great Chamber, and some fantastic…

4. Camel Creek

6.27 MILES

Formerly known as Cornwall's Crealy Adventure Park, this kid-friendly theme park offers attractions including a '5D' Simulator, a Viking ship, Pet's…

5. Watergate Bay

6.29 MILES

This magnificent sweep of sand presents what is undoubtedly the finest panorama of any beach near Newquay. Travelling north from town, as the road crosses…

6. Porth

6.42 MILES

Porth is a popular family beach 1.5 miles northeast of the town centre. Long and narrow, it's ideal for building sandcastles and sheltering behind the…

7. Trevibban Mill

6.62 MILES

This young vineyard has a fast-growing reputation in the wine world, and it's a fine place to sample vintages in a dreamy Cornish setting. In total there…

8. Lusty Glaze

6.65 MILES

Probably the least hectic of Newquay's beaches, this is a sheltered wedge of sand framed by cliffs. It has a good adventure-sports centre, and also hosts…