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New Quay

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New Quay is a picturesque seaside town set on a steep hill running down to a stone harbour (see photo 1). We go there for its excellent golden sandy beaches and convenient facilities.

New Quay is about 25 miles south of Aberystwyth. Click here for a map of New Quay. See this sites map page for details on printing the map.

On the map:

• The A486 leaving the map at the bottom left joins the A487 coast road at Synod Inn.
• The road leaving the map at centre bottom is the B4342 which joins the A487 coast road at Llanarth.

Tourist Information

The Tourist Information Centre is at the bottom of Church Street by the sea (phone: 01545 560865). For general information on the town and area see the following websites:

• newquay-westwales.co.uk
• new-quay.com

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Parking

There are three main car parks in New Quay:

• Next to the Tourist Information Centre at the bottom of Church Street. This is the best place to park as it is right next to the beaches, cafes etc. However, it gets very crowded at peak times. There is a toilet (see later).
• Where Church Road joins Hill Street. This car park doesn't get crowded and has a toilet (see later). However, you will have to walk down Church Street, which is fairly steep, to get to the beaches.
• Where Glanmor Terrace joins Park Street. This car park doesn't get crowded and has a toilet (see later). However, the road to the beaches (Glanmor Terrace) is quit steep.

Note that Hill Street and Park Street are a main road and that they lack pathways.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Playgrounds

The small playground is at the back of the car park where Church Road joins Hill Street. Follow the lane running from the car park down the side of the doctors surgery.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Beaches

The beaches in New Quay are golden sand and the main reason we go there. There are beaches above, below and in the harbour. The one in the harbour itself (see photos 2 and 3) is our favourite as it is so convenient for the cafes, toilets etc. We have used the shelter offered by the harbour to enjoy the beach even on mild winter days.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Shops and Eating

The shopping in New Quay is very limited. By the harbour you will find tourist shops, cafes (we normally eat in The Mariners Restaurant), Annies Grocers and a NatWest. There is a Costcutter where Glanmor Terrace joins Park Street.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Toilets

• There are a basic set of toilets on the sea front next to the harbour.
• There are basic toilets in all three car parks (see above).

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Other Attractions in the Area

Llanarth Pottery

At this pottery you can select a blank piece of pre-made ceramic and paint it. You can choose from cups, plates, a variety of models, tiles etc. They will glaze and fire it for you, but it can take a week. If you can't return to pick it up they can post it to you. If you want to take your work away on the day you can paint using acrylics.

I took my eldest daughter there when she was six and we both spent an hour and a half having tremendous fun painting presents for ourselves and relations.

The pottery is off the A487 just the Aberaeron side of Llanarth on a small side road for Oakford and Mydroilyn. For more information telephone 01545 580584.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

New Quay Honey Farm

My daughter was three when we visited the exhibition at the farm. There are a series of spectacular living wild bee colonies to look at as well a fascinating leaf ant colony (we spent ages looking at this). My daughter enjoyed the video and then drew a beautiful bee with the crayons and paper at the little drawing table. My other daughter at five spent ages dressing-up in the bee keeper's costumes and playing at smoking the bees and extracting the honey.

The food in the tea rooms is very high quality but you might struggle to find a meal a very small child will eat. There is however a charming picnic area outside.

The farm is down a side lane off the A486 about 3 miles from New Quay. See the farm's website or phone 01545 560822 for more details.

Information last reviewed: 9th/9/06.

Disclaimer: This site is based on the author's experiences with his own children and therefore the advice may not be applicable to other children. The comments provided are the author's own opinions and should be treated as such. The author does not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss or injury resulting from the use of this site.