Blue Reef Aquarium
Overview
Dive into a breathtaking 3D underwater world and be transported below the ocean's surface to watch some of the planet's fascinating creatures. Discover fantastic creatures that live in our seas and oceans. Take an undersea tour, from the British coastline to faraway tropical reefs.
Visit the Aquarium's Newquay website
What makes it special
- Interactive educational experience
- Over 40 naturally themed habitats
- Directly below Newquay Town Centre
Opening Times
Open every day: 10am - 6pm (Last admission - 5pm)
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Newquay Zoo
See penguins in their pool, visit creepy crawlies in the tropical house, watch big cats have lunch and learn about conservation. Visit the website
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Lusty Glaze Adventure Centre
Offers an exciting range of extreme sports including surfing, coasteering, rock climbing, kite boarding and mountain biking.
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Cornwall Surf Academy
Don't miss out on something the area is famous for! Try an action packed surf lesson and take to the waves.
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St Eval Karting Centre
The largest, fastest and most exciting race circuit in the South West. Visit for a quick practice or challenge your friends to a race!
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Perranporth Surf School
This well established surf school prides itself in providing fun and informative lessons for all ages and abilities. Visit the website
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Walking and Rambling in Perranporth
Try a four mile section of the stunning walk from Perranporth to St Agnes, discovering the industrial and geological heritage of the area.
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Mountain biking in Perranporth
The Coast to Coast trail from the Atlantic north coast at Portreath to the Channel South Coast at Devoran, follows the Bissoe tram line through a beautiful valley, rich with wildlife and Cornish minin
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Cycling in Perranporth
The Cornish Cycle Way passes nearby, revealing historic towns and fishing villages, distinctive landscapes and friendly pubs as well as a colourful tradition of arts and crafts and festivals.
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Watersports in Perranporth
Take to the waves! The hostel is just ten minutes from Perranporth beach, one of the finest surfing and body boarding locations in Cornwall.
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Climbing in Perranporth
Cligger Head between Perranporth and St Agnes offers pleasant climbs at the lower grades up to 120ft. (Climbs 26, granite, tidal altitude, NW).
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Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
Pay homage to this state-of-the-art brewing facility, including the press house and distillery, followed by a free tasting. Have a look around their museum. Take a ride around the orchards
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Blue Hills Mine
Wander the site and meet the craftsmen who extract the ore, dress it, smelt it, refine it and make it into fantastic jewellery. Visit the Blue Hills website
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Dan Chapman at Sunset Sessions
Live on 15th June 2024 - Dan Chapman has been playing at our Sunset Sessions since the start; as a duo, solo, with his quartet and with guest singers and musicians.
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Tim Brine and Sue Franklin at Sunset Sessions
Live on 27th April and 19th July 2024- Tim and Sue are Sunset Session regular and this year we’re delighted to have them come and play again.The incredible duo have been singing togeth
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The Flamenco Thief at Sunset Sessions
Live on 26th July 2024 - If you missed the Flamenco Thief previously, make sure to be here this time, we are most excited to be welcoming him back.Craig Sutton, better known as The Flamenco Thief, is
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Tobias Ben Jacob at Sunset Sessions
Live on 25th May 2024 - Tobias has been a regular at the hostel since the beginning, the last time was the most magical; in the dark, by a fire to a captive audience.
