How to get here – bluereefaquarium.banc.dev

The aquarium is easy to find, no matter how you plan to travel to us. We’re located right on Towan Promenade, looking out over the beach, making the aquarium accessible by all modes of transport.

By Car

If you’re planning on driving to us, please be aware that the aquarium does not offer parking. The closest car parks are St Georges Road Car Park (TR7 1JS) and Manor Road Car Park (TR7 1RA) and Tregunnel Car Park (TR7 1GE).

From the north: Follow the A3058 and head west on Henver Road/A3058. At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Henver Road/A3058. Continue straight ahead to Narrowcliff at the second roundabout, heading onto Cliff Road and Berry Road. Turn right onto Mount Wise, followed by a right onto St Georges Road (for the car park) or a second right onto Manor Road (for the alternative car park).

From the south: Follow the A3075. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Trevemper Road/A392. At the the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Gannel Road/A392, and continue onto Higher Tower Road. Continue straight onto Higher Tower Road at the third roundabout, then turn right onto Crantock Street, and right onto St George’s Road (for the first car park) or left onto Manor Road (for the alternative car park).

By Public Transport

By Bus: Depending on your arrival direction, from the surrounding areas there are regular bus services. Look out for the 21, 25A, 85 and 87 services, stopping at Newquay Bus Station.

From Newquay Bus Station, the aquarium is just a 5-minute walk. Head east onto Manor Road, then turn left down the alleyway towards Bank Street. Turn left onto Bank Street and follow the road towards The Central. Turn right onto Gover Lane and follow the path to Towan Beach.

By Train: Trains to Newquay run every two hours via Par Station.

The nearest train station to us is Newquay Train station, approximately a 10-minute walk from the aquarium. Turn left out of the station, cross the road and turn right, heading along the pedestrian and tram-line walkway. At the end of the road, cross over and walk down the hill, across a grassed area just outside the aquarium.

By Air

Newquay airport is situated a 15-minute drive east of Newquay, with flights operating from across the UK and a number of international cities.

For further information, visit the official Cornwall Airport (Newquay) website.

By Park & Ride

Running from Saturday 19th July to Saturday 30th August, the hugely popular Newquay Park & Ride is back transporting the public through the town. Located opposite the Hendra holiday park, you can leave your car there for the day and take one of the regular buses into town, with the closest stop to the aquarium being Newquay Bus Station. It is a short walk from here.

For further information, visit the Transport for Cornwall Website.

Disabled Access

Sorry no disabled parking on site is available at present.

If you require disabled access, please check with the aquarium reception prior to your journey. As we are located right on the beach, there is limited parking available for disabled badge holders, so all spaces are on a first come, first served basis.

Passengers can be dropped off by the aquarium on Beach Road where necessary, please note this is a dead end road. The closest parking is located on St Georges Road Car Park (TR7 1JS), which requires a 5-minute walk down the hill to the aquarium.