Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Polzeath

"The golden sands of Fistral Beach have a reputation for being one of the best surf beaches in Cornwall and all of the UK. It’s a broad, sandy beach popular with surfers of all abilities – from novices to professionals!. Experienced surfers can take to the waves themselves, but if you’re a newbie, you can try out some surf lessons on Fistral Beach."

"This beach is iconic, and truly puts Newquay on the map when it comes to surfing. All of the big UK surfing competitions take place here, and if you look in advance you’ll be able to time your visit to watch the pro surfers do their thing – usually for free!. Of course, you don’t have to be a pro to go surfing at Fistral Beach."

"An iconic UK beach and widely recognised as the centre of British Surfing, Fistral beach actually has three different sections. World class surfing competitions take place here and you’ll find a choice of surf schools and equipment hire flanking Fistral. Lifeguards operate from April to September and across the Easter Weekend."

"Tolcarne Beach nestles in a beautiful crescent shaped bay set against a background of cliffs. The beach offers soft sand, easy swimming, fun family surfing, exciting rock pools to explore at low tide, sea fishing and the unique ‘Tolcarne wedge’ for boogie boarding. It is an ideal beach if you are looking for organised activities and beach hire with plenty of amenities."

"Located on Tolcarne Beach, The Colonial has exceptional views over Newquay’s bay, serving a great lunch and dinner menu, with an impressive cocktail offering too. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the staff very friendly. Call 01637 851724 to book a table."

"Whipsiderry Beach is just past Porth Beach on the Coastal Path. It is one of the lesser-visited Newquay beaches because it is small, and there are steep steps to descend down to it. However, it is worth visiting to explore its rock pools and fascinating caves."

"Whipsiderry Beach sits adjacent to Porth Beach and is a fantastic sheltered cove beach. Whipsiderry is only accessible at low tide and is famed for its unique large caves. Dogs are welcome on Whipsiderry all year round."

"Built at the bottom of a china clay pit, the giant biomes of the Eden Project – the world's largest greenhouses – have become Cornwall's most famous landmark, and an absolutely essential visit. Looking rather like a lunar landing station, Eden's bubble-shaped biomes maintain miniature ecosystems that enable all kinds of weird and wonderful plants to flourish – from stinky rafflesia flowers and banana trees in the Rainforest Biome to cacti and soaring palms in the Mediterranean Biome. Book online for discounted admission."

"Eden Project – Home to the largest rainforest in captivity, the Eden Project consists of two massive Biomes housing plants collected from different regions and climates around the world. It is open to visitors to explore and learn."

"Spectacularly set in a former china-clay pit, this garden presents the world's major plant systems in microcosm. The crater contains…"

"Merlin's Cave is a cave located beneath Tintagel Castle, 5 kilometres south-west of Boscastle, Cornwall, England. Merlin's Cave is situated 600 metres north of St Materiana's Church, Tintagel. Photo: andy, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"Merlin's Cave is a cave located beneath Tintagel Castle, 5 kilometres south-west of Boscastle, Cornwall, England. Merlin's Cave is situated 1 km northwest of North Shore Gallery. Photo: andy, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"Arcing along the west side of the headland from Trevose Head, Constantine is one of the most impressive sweeps of sand near Padstow. It's a long, west-facing, gently sloping shelf of sand, separated by a rocky point from another beach known as Booby's Bay."

"Generally, you'll need the skills of Ray Mears to spot otters in the wild, but this wildlife centre 5 miles outside Launceston guarantees a sighting. There's a population of British and Asian short-clawed otters, split between three families, which live in their own naturally constructed holts. Feeding times are noon and 3pm daily. Elsewhere round the reserve you'll have the chance to see fallow deer, muntjac, pheasants and Scottish wildcats. There are birds-of-prey talks at 11.30am and 2.30pm."

"It’s a dangerous dawn patrol if your path leads you past Pavilion. The scent of fresh baking bread waits to envelop you like a duvet and seduce you away from the surf towards its sweet and savoury goods. Luckily, the first South-West outpost of Pavilion’s London-based bakehouse is just above Towan Beach."

"After opening three outposts in London's hippest-of-hip corners (Victoria Park, Columbia Rd and Broadway Market), this fabulous bakery has set up its first shop outside the capital in Newquay, in an A-frame..."

"Located on Bank Street, an absolute MUST for you and your mutt!. Freddo’s is Newquay’s finest home-made Cornish ice cream with all the toppings, and they even serve ice cream especially for dogs!. Now that’s what we call a treat!"

"One of the most popular restaurants in Padstow is located inside The Old Ship Hotel. Again, the emphasis is on local produce, with fresh fish brought straight from Padstow harbour to the kitchen. The restaurant has a great specials board which varies depending on what the fisherman have caught that day."

"The Old Ship is another old pub in the heart of Padstow, which has plenty of seating, as well as a large covered courtyard outside. The food is good here too with many fresh fish and seafood dishes on the menu. Location: Mill Square, Padstow Website: http://www.oldshiphotel-padstow.co.uk/bar-padstow/"

"In the scenic fishing town (and famous tourist hotspot) of Padstow, you will find The Old Ship Hotel. This Grade II listed building has been around for some ..."

"Established more than 70 years ago, the Dolphin prides itself on being the oldest trading restaurant in Newquay. The restaurant and bar is located near the harbour in the centre of town, and on a perfect summer day, guests will be surrounded by blue skies and sandy beaches. The Dolphin has a traditional pub vibe and the food is prepared by chefs with years of experience."