Dog-friendly camping near Newquay

Newquay is an ideal location for a camping trip with your pets. Most of its beaches are dog-friendly, including the popular Fistral Beach, which is open all year with a variety of events to enjoy. Of course, good manners are expected here from your pets; children enjoy these beaches, too, so make sure those prone to chasing a beach ball are kept on leads and poo bags are brought in ample supply. For another busy beach, Towan is popular with both families and surfers alike, with the suspension bridge linking to Towan Island being a real tourist attraction. If you're looking for a less populated sandy spot to sunbathe, then the likes of Perranporth Beach, Whipsiderry Beach and Holywell Bay Beach are all good for a day out and all welcome your pooch.

There are plenty of other dog-friendly attractions to sniff out, too. Watch the fishing boats pull in at the Newquay harbour, overlooked by various similarly accommodating bars and restaurants you can stop by for a bite to eat, many of which let you bring along your pooch. Or you can wander through the 26 acres of Trenance Gardens and Leisure Park, complete with free play parks with swings and slides for the kids, a miniature railway and crazy golf. There's a stunning lake here, too, known as the Boating Like, resident to a variety of wildlife and a big hit for families looking to feed the ducks – or hire a pedal boat to explore the waters themselves. Once again, a lead for your dog is a necessary accessory here, given the other animals roaming these wilds.

It all combines to make Newquay an essential destination for dog owners looking for a seaside break, with it being notoriously accommodating to our canine companions. Book yourself into one of these dog-friendly campsites and get exploring this popular Cornish town.