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There's so much to do in Newquay - at any time!

The real test of a resort is a day when the sun is in, not out. How much is there to do without resorting to the television or the car? The answer, in Newquay, is plenty.
Featured throughout the official Guide are some family-oriented attractions tailor made to thrill when sand or sea are ruled out. Order your guide from here

And there are more.
The Sea Life Centre on Towan Promenade brings the Atlantic on-shore with a fascinating slice of life beneath the waves. For something really unusual, why not learn how pearls are cultured, made or made up into exquisite jewellery at Newquay Pearl (Quintrell Downs). And as your thoughts move from day to evening entertainment, why not book your seats for the latest in laughter at The Lane Theatre?
Every season, Newquay's Tourism & Leisure Department publishes a free newspaper which combines features of local interest with a comprehensive What's On guide. Typically, the months from May to October will feature:

[Goldbullet] A Balloon Festival
[Goldbullet] Competitive gig-racing with trophies for both men and women's teams.
[Goldbullet] Surfing and surf life saving events/championships.
[Goldbullet] An RAF International Air Day.
[Goldbullet] RNLI Lifeboat Day.
[Goldbullet] Newquay 1900 Week (frock coats, long dresses and traditional country fayre).

For some, the high point is the Newquay Festival week with its programme of tournaments, demonstrations of fire-fighting and cliff-rescue and fancy-dress Flora Dance.

WATERWORLD
All round family fun and entertainment, with Fun pool, 25m swimming pool, viewing gallery and cafe, licensed bar serving hot and cold bar food, garden, terrace, bandstand entertainment and the popular junior discos. There's also a new fitness centre, with gym, dance studio, sunbed and log sauna. Open to non members.

NEWQUAY ZOO
A visit to Animal World will turn a dull day into a memorable one, for this is no ordinary zoo. Children have their own area where they can learn by watching and handling harmless animals like ducks and rabbits. The Tropical House doubles as a rare breeding and education centre where you can see many exotic - and endangered - reptiles and insects. The Aviary cleverly replicates the rainforest in which its 100 different species live. And for those who want to learn more about the bigger mammals there are Pumas and a Lion House - with the fun element of an assault-course, adventure play-park, Tarzan Trail and Dragon Maze to ensure all tastes are catered for.

A high point of Newquay's cultural life is the Victorian fancy-dress festival in July -1900 Week. Women in long, flowing dresses and ostrich feather boas; men in frock coats and top-hats; a carnival parade and Flora Dance, country and craft markets - all culminating in a torchlight procession and firework display.

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