Newquay Hen Do, Party & Weekend Activities

beaches with many of these becoming a hive for water sports and activities in the summer months. The region hosts international surf competitions and beachside galas like crafts, music, film and food events throughout the year. The calendar in Newquay is jam packed with exciting events and festivals and is guaranteed to create a thrilling hen weekend and one to cherish.

Culture:

This happening Cornish coastal town is steeped in a creative culture of arts and crafts. There are many diverse theatre productions held regularly at The Lane Theatre in the town and this atmospheric venue also holds comedy nights in the high season. There are art galleries displaying samples of Cornish artistic style with thousands of local and national originals. The towns coastal status is also a big part of its culture and there's no better way to blend in here than worship the sun on one of its fabulous beaches while checking out a surfing competition.

Famous for/must see:

Newquay is famous around the UK for its wealth of pristine golden sandy beaches. There are a multitude of events and activities taking place on many of these waterfronts as people from all over southern England come here to surf (or watch international class surfers), to fish, to boat and to sunbathe and a whole lot more. A must see for visitors to town is a trip on 'Muffin' or 'Zebedee’, two of the steam locomotives on the Lappa Valley Steam Railway. This is one of Cornwall's oldest railways at over 160 years old. Travel info Newquay is easily accessible by air, rail or road. The Newquay Cornwall Airport, just outside town serves London daily with Flybe as well as other cities all over the UK. Lufthansa flies here twice a week from Dusseldorf. By Rail, Plymouth is 90 minutes away, Bristol is just over 4 hours and London is just over 5 hours away. These journey times are even shorter if you drive and the town is well placed on the road network.

Hen do ideas:

When your hens wake up hopefully bright and early in the mornings the town of Newquay is waiting to be explored. The options are boundless and the only thing that's left for you to do is navigate your way through all the choices.

The adventure enthusiasts among you could start off at the Adventure Centre at Lusty Glaze beach where the activities offered include climbing and abseiling, wind-surfing or a whizz down one of the highest and longest zip wires in Europe.

Why not try your hand at cocktail making? I’m sure that you and your hens will be thirsty after enjoying Newquay’s beautiful beaches during the day. Not only will you get to drink countless cocktails during this masterclass, but you will also learn how to make them for yourself at home.

There are golf courses locally for those who fancy a few dry hours or the Hollywell Bay fun park where you can go karting with many other activities also on offer.

There is also a Paintball site in Newquay set in the beautiful Cornish countryside. Newquay Paintball has a mixture of speedball and woodland zones with bunkers, fortified positions and natural cover giving an exciting and atmospheric combination. We are one of the best sites for paintball in Cornwall.

Nightlife:

The tourism trade is booming in Newquay and there is a broad selection of bars and clubs to suit all preferences. The town has also of late become a haven for hen and stag weekends so there is guaranteed to be any number of fellow revellers to party with on your nights. Their pubs and clubs are heaving any night of the week and the streets are bustling with all sorts of costume wearing party hardy visitors. There are a diverse variety of pubs in town and many clubs, including: 

Central Inn - Versatile venue with dining, dancing, a first-floor cocktail bar and big 3D screen in the main bar.

Berties Nightclub - Cornwall's best & largest nightclub and Newquay's #1 

There are also many more, an electric experience is awaiting you each night you hit the town in Newquay.

Food and Restaurants:

Your hen party will be offered a wide choice of eating establishments in this bustling seaside haven. Whether its traditional British and seafood fare that tickles your fancy or sizzling international or contemporary dishes, Newquay has a host of choices. If you and your group fancy tickling their taste buds with a spicy authentic Indian experience the Indian Summer restaurant on East street offers various regional Indian specialties. There is a broad choice of Indian, Chinese as well as European and American fare. For a menu serving the finest traditional fish and chips Truscott’s on Fore Street is a great choice for scrumptious eats. 

A few suggestions for you and your friends to eat include:  

Bowgie Inn - Local pub with a clifftop garden overlooking the bay, a classic English menu and weekly live music. 

Lennwick Lodge - Tasty local food, a cliff-top location and a stylish ambience make the Lennwick Lodge one of the best places to eat in Newquay, Cornwall. 

Captain Jacks - Located in the heart of Newquay and offers a fantastic range of food and drink in a nautical themed restaurant. 

The Maharajah - Modern setting with traditional motifs and sea views, for classic and seafood special Indian dishes.

Read Less