In 1987, evidence of a Bronze Age village was found at Trethellan Farm, a site that overlooks the River Gannel. who play at Mount Wise Stadium and Godolphin Atlantic F.C. For other uses, see Newquay (disambiguation). Newquay is the principal airport for Cornwall, although there are several minor airfields elsewhere in the county. There have also been Wesleyan and Bible Christian chapels in the town, the Wesleyan being a fine (picturesque) building of 1904. By the 15th century, the village was called "Towan Blystra"—-"Towan" means sand hill/dune in Cornish, "Blystra" meaning blown-—but the anchorage was exposed to winds from the north east and in 1439 the local burgesses applied to Edmund Lacey, Bishop of Exeter for leave and funds to build a "New quay" from which the town derives its current name. However, although the British Railways Board obtained the necessary legal powers, the plan was not carried out. Fistral Beach has been host to international surfing competitions for around 20 years now. Easily accessible by car, train or airplane Newquay is vibrant throughout the year presenting a host of music festivals. Newquay is a resort to revive your spirits - a beach paradise and the surfing capital of England. Check out the local weather & make the most of your visit. This route was proposed in 1987 as a possible replacement for the line to Par, much of which could then have been closed. [3] Recent estimates suggest that the total for the wider Newquay area would rise to 27,862 by 2018 and 30,341 in 2019. Post-war development saw new houses and streets built in the Chester Road area, accompanied by ribbon development along the country lane which led to St Columb Minor, some 2 miles (3 km) away. [28], Among many schools evacuated to Cornwall (notably Benenden Girls' School), 240 boys and 20 masters of Gresham's School were evacuated to the town from Holt, Norfolk, during the Second World War, between June 1940 and March 1944. knitting factories and a separate box making factory was built to support their operation. This sector was renamed Regional Railways at the start of the 1990s. This branch ran to Chacewater, west of Truro, via Perranporth and St Agnes, and provided through trains to Truro and Falmouth. He studied engineering and took up motor racing winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 1931. Proposals in recent years for the Newquay Growth Area, east of the present town, have included a new and larger hospital. It is situated on the North Atlantic coast of Cornwall approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Bodmin and 12 miles (19 km) north of Truro. The town has been expanding inland (south) since the former fishing village of New Quay began to grow in the second half of the nineteenth century. However, the IATA code is still NQY. For nature lovers, Kelsey Head is a dramatic coastline, west of Newquay, which is a great place to spot grey seals and enjoy the area's important natural history. building was last used as a fruit store before its recent demolition [2000?] 16 interesting facts about the English town of Newquay 1. However, the passenger station and its approaches were enlarged more than once, with additional carriage sidings being built at Newquay in the 1930s. Development continued in this direction until the Second World War, by which time much of Henver Road had houses on both sides, with considerable infilling also taking place between there and the sea. Titanium (Ti), the metalic element, was discovered by the Reverend William Gregor in Cornwall in 1791. The bid is being supported by Cornwall Council and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership. Several major hotels were built around the turn of the 19th century, including the Victoria in East Street, the Atlantic and the Headland. This article is about New Quay (disambiguation). Newquay is a prime destination for touring cricket sides and the club specialise in hosting touring teams. Newquay railway station is the terminus of the Atlantic Coast Line from Par. [29] Gresham's occupied the Bay Hotel and the Pentire Hotel. Cornwall Air Ambulance is also based just outside the town, alongside the airport. Newquay has many transport terminuses that get people to and from the resort, including a railway station, bus station, and an airport. It is the only branch line terminus in Britain still handling scheduled intercity trains. 14. Crantock is the only other recognisable name in the Newquay area also recorded in Domesday, (as “Langoroch”). The oldest surviving Pilot Gig the 'Newquay' was built in 1812 and is still in use today. It is an HM Customs port, because it also handles increasing numbers of foreign flights, both scheduled and chartered. Post-war development saw new houses and streets built in the Chester Road area, accompanied by ribbon development along the country lane which led to St Columb Minor, some 2 miles (3 km) away. Cornwall boasts the longest coastline in Great Britain, extending 433 miles. to call out the fishing fleet when pilchard shoals were spotted. 10. The first national British census of 1801 recorded around 1,300 inhabitants in the settlement (enumerated as a village under St Columb Minor parish). 8. It is a civil parish, seaside resort, regional centre for aerospace industries, future spaceport and a fishing port on the North Atlantic coast of Cornwall, approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Truro and 20 miles (32 km) west of Bodmin.[1]. At its height there were some seven companies operating With its six ramparts and ditches, it must have made a formidable stronghold in its day. Newquay Discovery Trail is made up of 14 Cornish slate discs, each 39 inches (0.99 m) in diameter, sunk into the ground at strategic points around the town. The station is close to the beaches on the east side of the town centre. There is now a similar but much more substantial development in progress inland, and construction on a large site known as Nansledan (‘broad valley’ in Cornish) is now apparent along the Quintrell Road. The town is bounded to the south by the River Gannel and its associated salt marsh, and to the north-east by the Porth Valley. The surviving branch line from Par, which includes other viaducts—mainly in the Luxulyan Valley—and also numerous level crossings, still brings many visitors each year from the junction at Par (on the Cornish Main Line) to Newquay.

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