Newquay Food Festival
Newquay Food Festival is a four-day event celebrating Cornwall’s food culture, where sea views, live music and local produce come together to create this coastal experience.
Please note: This Event has past
Date :
9th July - 12th July
Time :
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location :
Killacourt, The Crescent, Newquay, TR7 1DT
Categories :
Set on the Killacourt in the heart of Newquay, the festival offers an open-air coastal setting with sweeping sea views, all within easy reach of beaches, transport links and the town centre.
Taking place over four days, the festival showcases the very best of Cornwall’s food scene, celebrating the people and produce that define the county. Visitors can enjoy a programme of talented chefs, independent traders, local makers and Cornish producers, with food and drink sourced from field and shore to glass and plate.
Live music runs throughout the festival, creating a relaxed daytime atmosphere that builds into lively evening performances.
Opening Times:
Thursday to Sunday – 10:00am – 9:00pm
Plan your visit
Is there parking available?
There is no parking on site. However, several town centre car parks are within a short walk:
- Manor Car Park (long stay) – 4 minute walk
- St George’s Rd (long stay) – 7 minute walk
- Mount Wise (long stay) – 7 minute walk
- Fore Street (short stay) – 7 minute walk
Find full details here.
Can I use public transport to get to the Killacourt?
Yes – the Killacourt is easy to reach by public transport.
- Bus: 11 routes serve Newquay, with connections across Cornwall. The Killacourt is a 6-minute walk from Newquay Bus Station. Plan your journey here.
- Train: Newquay Station has hourly branch line services connecting to the mainline at Par. It’s a 10-minute walk to the Killacourt. Plan your journey here.
Are there toilets on site?
Yes – there are public toilets on the Killacourt (Trebarwith Crescent, TR7 1DN, ///lands.chained.passively).
Opening times:
- October–March: 10am–4pm
- April–September: 9am–6pm
Facilities include:
- Ladies (5 cubicles, baby change)
- Gents (4 urinals, 2 cubicles)
- 1 accessible toilet
A 50p charge applies.
For the food festival, there will also be free-to-use portaloos.
There is also a Changing Places facility on the Killacourt site, open during the same hours. This is free to use for registered users. You can find out more about the facility here.
At events, please speak to a member of staff for access assistance.
Is the Killacourt accessible?
Yes – the Killacourt has step-free access from The Crescent, Island Crescent and Trebarwith Crescent.
A resin pathway runs through the centre of the site, suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs.
Seating (typically long benches) will be available on a first-come first-served basis, but visitors are welcome to bring their own camping chairs or mobility aids for added comfort.
For further information, please click here to view our Killacourt Access Guide.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes – there will be medical cover on site throughout the event.
How does weather affect events on the Killacourt?
There is limited shade on the Killacourt, so we recommend bringing suncream, a hat and plenty of water in hot weather. A free water refill station is available on site.
In poor weather, including high winds, events may be cancelled. Please check with the event organiser before travelling.
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