Holywell
A classic north Cornish beach with a sweep of golden sand and a towering dune system
Holywell
Overview
A classic north Cornish beach with a sweep of golden sand and a towering dune system
Only a stone's throw from the popular seaside towns of Perranporth and Newquay, Holywell and the surrounding coast offers you a haven of beaches, common land and coastline to explore.
Exposed rocky headlands sit alongside a spectacular sandy beach, perfect for surfing or making sandcastles. Discover the hidden gem that is Porth Joke, a small cove that remains untouched by commercialism.
There's lots of history to discover including the remains of an Iron Age castle on Kelsey Head, a Bronze Age barrow on Cubert Common and the holy well in a cave on the beach.
This is popular walking country with coastal routes taking in the contrasts of Kelsey Head and Cubert Common. Visitors to West Pentire in the early summer can catch sight of spectacular displays of wild flowers.
- Telephone
- 01208863046
- holywell@nationaltrust.org.uk
Holywell
How to get here
- Address
- North Cornwall coast, near Newquay, Cornwall
- By road
- Leave A30 at junction signed Newquay/Indian Queens and take A39 then A392. Then follow A3075. Crantock and Holywell are then accessed by unnamed roads
- Parking: National Trust car parks at Crantock (TR8 5RN; SW789607), Porth Joke (SW776599) and Holywell (TR8 5PF; SW767586). Height restriction barrier at Crantock, open when car park is manned.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Western Greyhound 585, Newquay to Truro via Crantock and 587, Newquay to Truro via Crantock and Holywell
- By train
- Newquay, 3.5 miles (5.6km) from Crantock
- On foot
- On the South West Coast Path
Holywell
Prices
Car park
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Whole day (1 March - 31 October) | N/A | £8.00 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
National Trust members and Blue Badge holders park for free. Members please scan for a ticket.
Parking charges (1 March - 31 October)
£2 up to 1hr
£4 up to 4hrs
£8 all day
Winter charges (1 November - 28 February)
£1 up to 1hr
£2 up to 4hrs
£4 all day
The pay and display machines only accept cash (no notes) and exact change is needed.
You can also pay using PayByPhone (location code: 803548). We suggest downloading the App before you visit as mobile reception can be patchy.
Holywell
Opening times
Wednesday 21 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 22 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 23 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 24 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 25 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 26 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 27 April
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Holywell
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01208863046
- holywell@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- North Cornwall coast, near Newquay, Cornwall