Question 1

What is the Boardmasters Festival?

Accepted Answer

It's Europe's largest surf + music festival, held every August at Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay. 5 days of surf competitions (WSL Challenger Series), concerts (big stages with international artists) and entertainment. Capacity of 53,000 people/day. Tickets must be booked well in advance.

Question 2

Is Cornwall only for surfing?

Accepted Answer

No, Cornwall offers much more: Tintagel Castle (Arthurian legends), Land's End (England's westernmost point), Heligan and Eden Project gardens (giant greenhouses), St Ives (fishing village, contemporary art), Minack Theatre (clifftop theatre). Renowned local cuisine (crab, lobster, pasties).

Question 3

How do you get to Newquay from Paris?

Accepted Answer

Eurostar Paris–London (2h15) then Great Western train Paddington–Newquay (5h, via Plymouth or Penzance). Direct Paris–Newquay Cornwall Airport flight (2h, seasonal June–Sept, Flybe/KLM). Car: Eurotunnel Calais–Folkestone then A30 via Exeter (500 km, 5h30).

Fistral Beach — Newquay