Formerly a busy port which provided transport for the county’s tin industry, Newquay has developed into a buzzing, cosmopolitan tourist resort. In recent years the popularity of Newquay has grown tremendously not only because of the natural beauty of the surrounding area, but also because of the vibrant surfing culture that has arisen.

Newquay has many interesting things to do and places to visit. The most obvious attractions that you will encounter are the beaches, of which there are nine in total. From Holywell Bay to Watergate Bay there are many secluded coves in addition to the main beaches. Newquay's nightlife is another famous feature, with clubs such as Berties and Tall Trees where there's always a great party atmosphere.

The Eden Project

What is the Eden Project? The Eden Project's mission is to: "Promote the understanding and responsible management of the vital relationship between plants, people and resources, leading towards a sustainable future for all."

It is a way for all to discover how we depend on plants and how we can help to manage and conserve them for our mutual survival.

To enhance the appreciation of the Eden Project's fabulous plant collections, artists have been working in a wide range of media; automata, sculpture, animation, puppetry, live music and performance to enhance interpretation. Visitors also have opportunities to participate in trails to link personal interests to the stories eg plants and music, plants and health, plants and sport, plants and art etc. There will be themed events from tea tasting to chocolate days and "hands on" workshops from performance arts to horticulture, and from cooking to dyeing etc. If you are interested in food, health, conservation, music, gardening, theatre, art, craft, energy, beauty, adventure, business, civilization, cosmetics, engineering, architecture, fashion, travel, world culture, local culture, anthropology, politics and much more... then the Eden project is for you.

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