out and about
in and around Newquay,
Cornwall
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theatres and art galleries
Come over a bit arty all of a sudden? The Tate Gallery in St Ives and the Minack Theatre offer two unique Cornish experiences, while the Lane Theatre offers local entertainment.
Contact the Tourist Information Centre (01637 854020) or the attraction itself to check opening times and directions.
Lane Theatre
Open: 10am - 2pm.
Evenings of performance telephone 01637 872862.
Ticket prices: £6, concessions for over 60s, students and parties.
Performances every Tues/Wed. Curtain up 8:15pm.
Newquay Telephone: 01637 876945
Lane Theatre website |
The Tate Gallery
(Summer: open every day 10am to 5.30pm)
Opened in 1993, at the Tate St Ives you can view works of art in the surroundings and atmosphere that inspired them.
Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, 30m / 45 min drive from Newquay Telephone: 01736 796226
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Minack Theatre
(Phone for performance times and tickets)
The theatre under the stars, plus visitor centre. Shows for 2002 include The Tempest, Pride and Prejudice, The Pearl Fishers and The Pirates of Penzance.
Porthcurno, Cornwall, 42m / 1hr 16min drive from Newquay Telephone: 01736 810181
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