Polzeath is a small Village in Cornwall, on the headland opposite Padstow. Polzeath is a haven for visitors, with Polzeath Beach being highly regarded by surfers for its large surf and beach lovers for its long sand and shingle beach, situated at the mouth of a river and backed by interesting cliffs. It is a fabulous place for seeing sea life, with dolphins having often been spotted here along with many types of coastal birds including puffins. For surfing, beaching, walking, golfing or just sitting and looking at the panoramic view, Polzeath makes a wonderful holiday.

There are many excellent facilities surrounding the beach. There are lots of shops, including TJs Surf Shack, convenience stores, newsagents, along with pubs, cafes and restaurants. In the summer there is a vibrant nightlife based at the nearby Oystercatcher and Doom-bar, with beach parties often playing in to the night.

Polzeath and its surrounding area has plenty to offer when looking for things to do, places to see and food to be enjoyed.

The Blue Tomato Café
www.bluetomatocafe.com

A unique and chilled-out café bar situated overlooking a 1/2 mile of stretch of award winning blue flag beach, Bluetomato provides the perfect location to enjoy fantastic food.

‘The menus give an all-day choice of quality breakfasts, continental sandwiches, nachos and feature big bowl salads and pastas all at around the fiver mark. These are supplemented by the daily changing specials such as Thai Crab Cake with Noodle Salad and Chili Sauce or Poached Smoked Haddock with Garlic and Rocket Mash, both £5.50. In fact, despite the deep-pocketed clientele, this gem is very well priced’.

Rick Stein
www.rickstein.com

Padstow, a half hour drive away, is home to world renowned chef Rick Stein, and his highly regarded restaurants, café and fish & chip shop. Fresh fish is brought in daily by the local fisherman to be perfectly prepared, cooked and served to satisfy every mouth.

"I've always wanted a fish and chip shop in Padstow... somewhere you can wander in, choose your fish and wait while it cooks."
Rick Stein

For a comprehensive guide to eating out visit www.eatoutcornwall.com and you’ll be sure to find something to suit your individual tastes.

The Eden Project
www.edenproject.com

One of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK, the Eden Project is a dramatic global garden, housing three giant biospheres containing tropical and temperate plants.

Continually growing and expanding, each time you visit there is something fresh to see, something new to learn. A fantastic day for people of all ages, and if you don’t fancy much walking, there is always the ‘Land Train’ to transport you through the beauty of Eden.

The Blue Reef Aquarium
www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

The Blue Reef Aquarium is situated on Towan Beach in the centre of Newquay.
Be amazed by the variety of local marine species from the Cornish coast and the hundreds of tropical species which swim freely in the gigantic ocean display, complete with an underwater tunnel to take you deep into the colourful world of the sea and its creatures.

Blue Reef is a great place for visitors of all ages to find out more about what lives within the deep seas.

The Tate Gallery St. Ives
www.tate.org.uk/stives

St.Ives has attracted famous painters for over a century, so it only makes sense that it is home to one of the infamous Tate Galleries. Situated on Porthmeor Beach, the gallery makes a fantastic day out for all the family, with activities, interactive talks and friendly staff to make sure you get the most out of the art exhibitions on display.

With St.Ives being an idyllic town of shops and galleries too, you can enjoy all the sights, inside and out of the gallery.

The Camel Trail
www.cameltrail.co.uk

Cycling in Cornwall is possible whether you’ve packed your bike or not. The Camel Trail, Wadebridge, is a very popular cycle path. It follows the line of a disused and resurfaced railway. It runs along the beautiful Camel estuary for 6 miles from Wadebridge to Padstow; and for the more adventurous, a further 8 miles to Bodmin. Bike hire is available both at the Wadebridge and Padstow ends. It is a fantastic way to see the surrounding wildlife and what it has to offer.

Cornwall Golf Breaks
www.cornwallgolfbreaks.com

Polzeath is an area of outstanding natural beauty, so walkers are in for a superb holiday, free to explore the idyllic beaches, or amble along the rugged north coast footpath from Polzeath to Port Isaac or beside the estuary to Rock, you’re sure to create a lot of beautiful memories.

For people who like an added swing to their step, there are six challenging golf courses nearby, including St Enodoc, Trevose and Roserrow to keep you happily content.