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HEN DAY IN NEWQUAY

Since the late 20th century Newquay has been recognised as the UK’s ultimate surfing and holiday resort and international surf competitions are regularly held here. Experienced or a beginner, the Atlantic rollers guarantee prime surfing for all levels. So how about trying it out with some one-to-one coaching with your very own surf dude on your hen weekend in Newquay!

As well as the lure of surfing (and with 20 surf schools you really should give it a go) plenty more sports are available to try out including kitesurfing, wakeboarding, powerkiting, abseiling, climbing and land yachting – you really are spoilt for choice.

Shopping in Newquay

If all this sounds too much like hard work – and let’s face it this is your special weekend and you may want to chill out more – then what about a spot of retail therapy instead? Strolling around the centre of Newquay is a breeze as it is now fully pedestrianized.

Surf gear is obviously incredibly popular here and you won’t struggle to find a wealth of shops selling names such as Billabong, Animal, Roxy, O’Neill, Balin and many more, just head for the central Newquay Bay beaches along Fore Street and Cliff Street. Major high street names take a back seat here and so you are more likely to come across exclusive names rather than your typical town centre shops.

But that’s no bad thing as you can check out local crafts, jewellery, and leatherwork like those at Made on the Moon, South Quay Hill and for top-notch accessories, jeans and fragrances try Storm at Central Square. There are lots more bespoke shops to browse around and with 30 cafes in Newquay alone you are never far from somewhere to put your feet up and catch a few rays on your hen weekend in Newquay.

Newquay Traditions

Don’t forget that whilst in Newquay you are in the home of the traditional Cornish cream tea usually consisting of scone, jam and clotted cream. These are best eaten at the Chy Bar and Kitchen, an all day bar and restaurant, which serves everything from breakfast to evening dinner, gorgeous by day with beautiful views and sophisticated by night. “Chy” is the Cornish word for “home” and it’s pronounced “shy” by the way! Well worth a visit at anytime of the day or night.

Or why not try out the other regional speciality - Cornish pasty. Traditionally eaten by miners, farmers and fishermen, as it was a complete meal in a pastry case – some even had meat at one end and fruit at the other. Just wandering the streets of Newquay you will come across many bakeries selling pasties and the smell is just amazing. So forget the diet and give your taste buds a treat on your hen party Newquay!

At any given time in Newquay there seems to be a music/surf festival of one type or another. The Radio One roadshow was first broadcast from a small caravan in July 1973 in Newquay and now it hosts the top events on the surfing calendar.

The Rip Curl Boardmasters event held in August (now in its 26th year) features guest DJs such as Judge Jules, Jo Whiley and Dave Pearce live from Fistral Beach. There is usually a bikini competition so if you are feeling brave why not have ago!! Wicked dance anthems and the Board Masters Surfing Competition make for a great mix. The Budweiser K-Fest and the Animal Beach Ball in July again set the trend for the option of surfing in the morning, soaking up the atmosphere and chilling out to the biggest UK bands in the evening.

Newquay Arts and Crafts

If it’s culture you are after on your Newquay hen parties then why not have a trip to the various art galleries dotted around the area offering local artists pottery, jewellery, and artworks for sale. You are sure to find an original and at a reasonable price. Or if you’re up for an injection of history on your trip why not visit the historical sites in and around Newquay. A great example is Trerice Manor, to the South East of Newquay, an Elizabethan manor house rebuilt in 1571. Once home to the Catholic Arundell family here you can find out more about the Cornish Rebellion of 1549. Famed for its ‘barrel roofed’ Grand Chamber and award winning Tudor Garden it could be a lovely place to while away a few hours before your hen nights in Newquay.

Less than an hours journey away is The Eden Project originally created out of an old china clay pit it looks at human’s relationships with plants and asks searching questions on bio-diversity, sustainability and climate change. Since its launch The Eden Project has held rock concerts, art exhibitions and theatrical events so don’t miss it for a whole host of entertainment during your hen weekend in Newquay.

Or, how about visiting the Blue Reef Aquarium situated centrally in Newquay, with local Cornish marine life, hundreds of tropical species, an underwater tunnel and a new shark lagoon. It’s a great place to chill out if the weather’s a bit off!

However hard you may try the lure of the beach will be hard to ignore at some point on your hen weekend Newquay. We at FREEDOM have checked out all the beaches so that you can head to the right place for surfing/swimming or just chilling out. So pass an eye over our Newquay Points of Interest Page where we have described the different beaches and, at the same time, why not brush up on your surfing lingo so that you can hang out with the surf dudes and feel at home!