Quintrell Downs
in Cornwall of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.402 and -5.027 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 24' 6" and W -5° 1' 36"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:22 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:35 am and 4:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Quintrell Downs

Quintrell Downs in Cornwall (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 227 mi (or 365 km) west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Quintrell Downs is now 10:22 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Quintrell Downs, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Newquay Cornwall Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 10 mi (or 16 km). away. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newquay, Truro, Padstow, Tregoney and Roche. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 34% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Plume of Feathers

Address
3,6 mi
Mitchell
TR85AX Mitchell
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 9:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 21:00


Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

Address
4,7 mi
Mawgan Porth
TR8 4BU Cornwall
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Cove Guest House

Address
2,0 mi
19 Alexandra Road
TR7 3ND Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Atlantic Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Dane Road
TR7 1EN Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Porth Beach Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
Porth Bay,Alexandra Road
TR7 3NB Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Beachcombers Apartments

Address
2,2 mi
Watergate Bay
TR8 4AB Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dewolf Guest House

Address
1,8 mi
100 Henver Road
TR7 3BL Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Carnmarth

Address
3,1 mi
Headland Road
TR7 1HN Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


The Harbour

Address
2,9 mi
North Quay Hill
TR7 1HF Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sunnyside

Address
2,7 mi
5-7 The Crescent
TR7 1DT NEWQUAY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Solar Eclipse 2015 (Live from Newquay Tretherras)

Published: March 20, 2015
Length: 32:35 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mark Braham

A LIVE broadcast of the Solar Eclipse, as seen from Newquay Tretherras School (Weather permitting!)


Cute baby spotted deer at Newquay Zoo

Published: March 04, 2009
Length: 48:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Kirsten H

A new endangered species has arrived at Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, UK. The female Philippine Spotted Deer was already pregnant and gave birth a few weeks afetr arriving. This species will be...


Spring Cottage, self catering holiday cottage in St Columb Minor, near Newquay, Cornwall

Published: June 24, 2013
Length: 54:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cornish Traditional Cottages

Just a 5 minute drive or a 15 minute walk by footpath from the sandy beach at Porth, this double glazed, imaginatively renovated mid-terrace stone cottage is set in the old village centre of...


Cosy Cornish holiday cottage to let

Published: March 11, 2013
Length: 58:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SwitchedonMultimedia

Book a relaxing break at 'Chy Byghan', a delightful barn conversion, in a rural setting, just outside Porth near Newquay. It's ideally located for Cornwall's best surfing beaches, stunning...


Short GoPro Hero 4 silver nightlapse. Stars. 17/01/2015

Published: January 17, 2015
Length: 03:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NAYLO

Short GoPro Hero 4 silver nightlapse. Stars. 17/01/2015 30 second shutter, 800 iso limit.


Walks In Cornwall, Fir Hill Woods, Colan, Fir Hill Manor, Cornwall

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 57:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kernow Viddy

1080p HD. A Quick walk through Fir Hill woods, also known as Colan woods. Cornwall.


On the Lappa Valley Railway - return trip from Wheal Rose to Benny Halt.

Published: April 10, 2010
Length: 04:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NKPman

Recorded on April 8, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.


8 Burrell gold medal tractor lappa valley steam fair (1)

Published: June 30, 2012
Length: 17:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EKPSUPPLIES

8" Burrell gold medal tractor being shown at the lappa valley steam fair.


Couple nearly washed away, Porth - Cornwall

Published: March 10, 2008
Length: 12:15 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Rikkie Carette

Stormy afternoon at Porth in Cornwall. Just happened to catch a couple watching the big waves as they caught it full on.


Campsite Skimboarding

Published: October 08, 2012
Length: 54:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mike.jones

Embracing the great British summer Watch in HD.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

RAF St Mawgan

Royal Air Force Station St Mawgan or more simply RAF St Mawgan is a Royal Air Force station near St Mawgan and Newquay in Cornwall. In 2008 the runway part of the site was handed over to Newquay Airport. The remainder of the station still continues to operate under the command of the RAF. RAF St Mawgan used to have the widest military runway in the UK (300 ft) and is the home for the Cornwall Air Ambulance service.

Located at 50.4347, -5.01306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Royal Air Force stations in Cornwall, Airports in Cornwall, Military of the United Kingdom in Cornwall, Military history of Cornwall, Newquay

Lappa Valley Steam Railway

The Lappa Valley Steam Railway is a 15 minimum gauge railway located near Newquay in Cornwall. The railway functions as a tourist attraction, running from Benny Halt to East Wheal Rose, where there is a leisure area.

Located at 50.3756, -5.0412 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railways in England, 15 inch gauge railways, British miniature railways, Visitor attractions in Cornwall

St Columb Minor

St Columb Minor is a village on the north coast of Cornwall, England, UK. St. Columb alone by default refers to the nearby St. Columb Major. At one time St Columb Minor used to be the main settlement in the area, but it has now been encroached upon by its larger neighbour Newquay. The National School in the Square was built in 1842. It is on the site of the Parsonage and is now used as a Men's Institute.

Located at 50.4167, -5.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall

Trerice

Trerice is an Elizabethan manor house, located in Kestle Mill near Newquay, Cornwall, England, UK. The building features a main south-east facing range of 'E'-plan abutting a south-west range containing two earlier phases. Phase I consisted of a tower house with low north-west block. This was extended early in the 16th century, probably by 'Jack of Tilbury', to include a 2-storey range to the south-east of the earlier tower, together now forming the bulky south wing.

Located at 50.3857, -5.03984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Cornwall, Historic house museums in Cornwall, Gardens in Cornwall, National Trust properties in Cornwall, Grade I listed buildings in Cornwall

St Columb Minor Church

St Columb Minor Church is a late 15th century Church of England parish church in St Columb Minor in Cornwall, UK.

Located at 50.4217, -5.04306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Cornwall, Grade I listed churches, Grade I listed buildings in Cornwall

Porth Reservoir

Porth reservoir is a reservoir in Cornwall, England, most of which is in the parish of Colan. The concrete dam was completed in 1960, and the lake has a net capacity of approximately 113,000,000 gallons (514,000,000 litres). The reservoir has an area of about 40 acres (0.16 km), and a perimeter of approximately 3 miles (4.8 km). It now operates as a coarse fishery, with a nature reserve at one end.

Located at 50.4197, -5.00139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Environment of Cornwall, Reservoirs in England

Newquay Tretherras

Newquay Tretherras is a school with academy status in Newquay, Cornwall, England. It is located in the north-east part of the town beside the A3058 road at grid reference SW 828 618. Tretherras is a mixed-sex school for students between the ages of 11 and 18. It is a Designated Technology College and the current headteacher is Sue Martin.

Located at 50.4173, -5.05702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Newquay, Academies in Cornwall, Secondary schools in Cornwall

Quintrell Downs

Quintrell Downs is a village in Cornwall, England, UK, close to Newquay, at the junction of the A392 and A3058 roads. It is named after the surrounding area of moorland. The village is served by Quintrell Downs railway station.

Located at 50.4019, -5.0262 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall

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capture of the webcam Porth: Newquay − Lusty Glaze Beach

Porth: Newquay − Lusty Glaze Beach, Porth (source)

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