The UK's Most Visited Seaside Town - Newquay

[@ianmeredith130]

Great video. I agree 100% with your comments about Newquay! For me though it's 1. The scenery 2. The people and 3. The lifestyle .... oh, and btw jam first 😂

[@JoefishJ]

Hi bud, thanks for the watching & the comment! Newquay really is one of the best & most unique towns in the UK. Jam first? I said it was a hotly contested subject! Thanks again mate

[@ianmeredith130]

@@JoefishJ no problem at all. And yes, they do take it seriously 😂

[@JoefishJ]

@@ianmeredith130 brilliant I'll catch you on the next one!

[@DerekJohnson-c1y]

Oh, no cream first, then the Jam .. its the old Cornish or Devon scenario 🤔

[@ianmeredith130]

@@DerekJohnson-c1y I'll give you a clue. 99% of people know it as a Cornish cream tea 😉

[@ckSport3000]

I’m an American with a British obsession.. recently retired Navy.. and TRIED LIKE HELL to get stationed at a SONAR facility in Newquay before it closed in 2007’. Last year I booked 4 different 1 month Airbnb all over England.. the best 4 months of my adult life.. walking around Portsmouth, Chattam, Coventry and London. After this video and recalling my desperate efforts to live there, I plan another 4 one month stays and this time I’ll stay in Newquay. Curtis from Las Vegas, living in awesome Mexico City!

[@JoefishJ]

Hey buddy 👋 awesome to hear your experience! That sounds awesome, Newquay and the surrounding areas (Cornwall) are my favourite in the UK. I would check out the county of Somerset as well (there are some videos on my channel from Glastonbury, Wells & Cheddar) there are some very quintessential English villages there. 👍

[@su4914]

Go to St. Ives too - it’s beautiful. 🙂

[@dawnrowlands2408]

I love our British seaside towns. A real mix of new buildings and older architecture. I spent childhood family holidays at Boleaze Cove near Weymouth. We'd have a week in a friends caravan. (Not quite as 'plush' as the modern caravans, a bit rough and ready 😂). I still get that feeling of nostalgia when I drive down through Yeovil, heading towards Dorchester and the coast. The hotel looks really lovely, good price too. Love the doggo, what a beautiful girl she is. I'm really enjoying your videos. Have a great week. I'm a jam first on me scones, then a dollop of clotted cream on top.

[@JoefishJ]

Hey Dawn! Thanks for watching & the comments! That's so cool to hear, likewise I get that feeling heading that way, with memories of summer holidays with the grandparents in Lyme Regis (vlog incoming)! The hotel was great, couldn't recommend it enough! Thanks again for watching & the kind words! I'll see you on the next one!

[@legniak1]

Loved surfing in Newquay. I like most of Cornwall but Newquay is the most fun

[@JoefishJ]

The best. Maybe I'll see you out there oneday. I'm in the water there alot!

[@Sherfolder]

You are a really good ambassador of that relaxed vibe of Newquay, you are transmitting through yourself that very relaxed attitude to the spectactor.

[@JoefishJ]

That's awesome to hear Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@OCbloke]

Hi Joe, this is your California family checking in....love the vids, found you via B&B's channel about WSM. I lived in Newquay for 2 years 82/83, surfed every day, worked at a hotel above Towan Beach, looks like it's a St Chris hostel now..fantastic place..40 years ago..many memories..xxx Ian & Lynn

[@JoefishJ]

Hey guys!!! That's awesome small world... I'm assuming it's the Ian and Lynn I know! That's awesome to hear, well maybe next time your over we can head to Newquay for the day! It's the best. Love to you all from over the pond!

[@mrsp2042]

NO NO NO JAM FIRST !!!! I can’t believe that you did that cream first in Cornwall 😂

[@jimmyskyblue6057]

I live in Newquay, and you’re absolutely spot on, it’s a beautiful laid back place. I get annoyed when people slag it off. Great video btw 👍

[@JoefishJ]

Hey 👋 thanks for the kind words. How can they slag it off? Crazy! Thanks for watching and the comment, hope you enjoy the content 👍

[@yeovil50]

The Victoria Hotel in Newquay holds a special place in my heart. Twenty-five years ago, I was working for a development company in Bournemouth and had been sent to Newquay for a week for a project involving new apartments. It was winter, and on my first night there, after exploring the town, I returned to the hotel for a beer before calling it a night. I struck up a conversation with the barmaid, and somehow, we ended up talking about Spain since I had just returned from a holiday there. She mentioned a girl from Barcelona who was staying at her parents' place and the girl was coming to the hotel to meet her . A few minutes later, this stunningly beautiful girl arrived, and we hit it off immediately. We talked and talked, so much so that her friend, the barmaid, eventually left us in the bar and went home. We had so much in common, shared a love for lanquages, travel and literature. As the sun began to rise at 5:30 am, we decided to take a walk to the beach and watch the sunrise, despite the cloudy weather. To make a long story short, we spent the entire week together, enjoying each other's company and creating unforgettable memories. I even drove her to Gatwick from Newquay for her flight home. A few weeks later, I visited her in Barcelona, where we had an amazing time. Her parents' home had a view overlooking the Nou Camp stadium! She also visited me in Bournemouth, where I lived at the time. Eventually, like many relationships, ours faded away as I moved abroad, and we lost touch for a few years. However, we reconnected through social media and are now both happily married to other people and settled. Nevertheless, that week at the Victoria Hotel in Newquay and the memories we created will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@JoefishJ]

Thanks for sharing your experience! There's another comment on here from someone that spent their honeymoon at the Victoria. Seems to hold a lot of memories! If the walls could talk! Thanks for watching

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

We have many friends from the UK. Every opportunity we have to tour the seaside towns we do. Many hidden gems. And yes we love our scones, it's butter cream first and then the jam. Be well mate. 👍👍 Jim and Harriet Richmond, Va.

[@RocketDog73]

I love Newquay. When Fistral is firing it rocks and when Tolcarne is wedging on a high it is epic 🤙

[@lakollner8751]

13:24 In northern Germany we use milk or cream in Tea too. Called "Ostfriesen" Tee it's consists of several types of black tea, especially Assam tea. But tea from Sri Lanka and Africa as well as Java, Sumatra and Darjeeling varieties are also mixed in.

[@JoefishJ]

Love that thank you for the information! I may well use it in a future video, really appreciate the comments and for watching! See you on the next one!

[@markm3436]

This brought back many good memories of weekends away during the 90s, we always started the day in the Newquay arms on bottles of steam lager and would end the night in tall trees or sailors before getting a takeaway and a taxi back to the camp sight, happy times.

[@JoefishJ]

Hey thanks for the great comment! Love hearing things like this, nostalgia is a lovely thing isn't it. I hope you enjoy the upcoming content! Thanks again for watching

[@TommyAtkins-bd5ky]

Lovely indeed. I liked Cornwall very much when last in England and plan to bring my daughters there in the future when work commitments allow for it. Please continue making your videos Sir as we all enjoy them here. Bye-the-way my daughters like your sunglasses (smile) Very warmest and sincere wishes to you and your family.

[@JoefishJ]

Hey Tommy, that's awesome to hear! I love to hear people's experiences of the UK! Plenty more vlogs incoming! Tell your daughter she must have good style! Just be yourself and all is good! Thanks again for watching & the kind words! See you on the next one!

[@Turtledove72]

I can’t believe your allowed your dog in there. That’s great they let you.

[@JoefishJ]

Couldn't recommend highly enough. Great location and staff as well. Thanks for watching and the comment

[@Turtledove72]

@@JoefishJ I’m originally from Cornwall. Grew up there. So much family still there. Your videos are really good, well done.

[@choochoo9506]

Morning, Joe! Have to say, I just love the way you happen to point your camera at the very things I want to see, like the woodwork and metal work in the hotel. Just gorgeous. Love this channel. PLEASE CLICK THE LIKE BUTTON!!! Have a good'n, Jen

[@JoefishJ]

Hey Jen! Thanks so much for the kind words! Yes it's the intricate details that fascinate me! Really glad you like the Vlog! Got some exciting destinations and a new 8k camera on route! Thanks again Jen! See you on the next one!!

[@MyDJRevolution]

Love Newquay!! Awesome mate!

[@JoefishJ]

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words! Newquay is the best spot in the UK if you ask me!

[@Ashers2410]

Another great video Joe, I’ve been to Newquay many times and it’s always so chill there and plenty of good pubs & bars for getting on it 👍🏼

[@JoefishJ]

Totally agree it's a wonderful place with it's own unique feel! Thanks for watching & the comment! See you on the next one!!

[@su4914]

Wow what a bargain! and it looks a lovely hotel 👍🏻

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Hope you went to the Red Lion. Great place. Had many many amazing Surf trips to Newquay. Always sad when I leave to drive home.

[@JoefishJ]

Definitely mate one of the best spots in town. Likewise mate that's why I'm never leaving haha cheers for watching! If you're ever in the area and game for a surf get on me on Instagram

[@DerekJohnson-c1y]

Lush place , great information. I'll book the accommodation ASAP. Cheers, Joe.

[@JoefishJ]

Great accomodation at an affordable price!

[@shellvlogs132]

Great Video,know the area well, we’re only half hour drive away from Newquay 😊 Just subbed 👍

[@JoefishJ]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching... Heading down to Truro for a video soon I'm sure you'll recognise some of the spots!

[@Risible1]

Good video. I want that Columbia fleece jacket lol

[@JoefishJ]

Haha thanks very much! People certainly see me coming in it! Thanks for watching!

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Hi there when I WAS younger we used to go to newquay a lot .we have family in st just , AND we are going to sennen cove Cornwall soon . 3greegs in coventry UK. And 3 wetherspoons, in Cornwall you never no what you will find .Take care and all the best. 😊😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@rivendellcoinsantiquities4964]

Another great video,Joe. Looks like a great town. Keep up the great work!

[@JoefishJ]

Thanks very much, hope your enjoying the content!

[@andym1908]

Good stuff. But you went the wrong way with the Cream tea . It's jam first in Cornwall.

[@Kim-J312]

I have never been to this part of UK 🇬🇧. It looks beautiful and very chill to hang out. I live in the US and dont travel to UK/Europe very often. Seeing the surfers 🏄‍♂️ 🌊 here reminded me of the surfers 🏄‍♂️ in West coast ( best coast ❤) of Ireland 🇮🇪. We 🇺🇸 have much brotherly ❤love of the Britts and Irish

[@DerekJohnson-q2g]

Love it . Super informative. Thank you.

[@JoefishJ]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielcargill8019]

Jam after butter/cream and Massachusetts does cream or milk in tea. Black tea is also popular.

[@garyfreeman896]

How did you miss the closed stores on the high street. You walked by quite a few. Also is that massive row of vans at the beginning always there? Really takes away from the beautiful coastline.

[@l0rez]

What a gem of a town. so hungry for Cornish pasties now

[@JoefishJ]

The best. Thanks for watching

[@I_c_U415]

Found you from balds video, when i said this guys a legend. And you well and truly are. Cheers for doing 2 videos round Newquay mate my home town, you defo need to try get down and do a follow up video in the summer round boardmasters time ( AUGUST ) and show the true madness that we see in the summer. Even on a rainy day. Cant wait for more videos mate, keep up the good work bro

[@JoefishJ]

Hey thanks for the kind words 🙏 great to hear you enjoyed the content. Ohhh you'll see plenty of that, I spend half my life in and around Newquay. Thanks again

[@martspar9075]

Thanks for this travel log which gives an honest view I like so many have visited newquay 50 years back and about 4 years back and feel it is very much the same vibe then and now and loved it. I watched weston visit which i have been to more times than i can remember. Its ironic that weston is on its uppers yet is easily accessible via M5 yet newquay is less so. I feel the venues like weston and many others should study newquay as a role model for their recovery .....or am i being stupid and not understanding 🤔

[@JoefishJ]

Hey mate, yes I totally agree with you actually! Newquay is wonderful and it's kept the small town feel also! Thanks for watching

[@washubrain]

A big thumb up for the cream first )))) who on earth would try to spread the cream over jam ))))) For me visiting these Cornish coastal towns is a treat as I used to live in the UK and miss it a lot.

[@JoefishJ]

I know... Jam first, They must be mental! Thanks for watching & the kind words! I hope you enjoy the upcoming adventures, got some great content planned! Thanks again 👍

[@washubrain]

@@JoefishJ many thanks mate, all the best in developing your channel! I recon there isn't much quality material out there at the moment to show the UK life and history in depth and on the ground, out of the beaten tourist tracks. Some personal touch with emotional feedback will get the attention it deserves. Subscribed and looking forward to the next chapter ))

[@robertmadea9229]

Clothed cream is hard, so I think it should go first. And even myself I really recommend home bake scone in UK. The ones from stores aren't the same.

[@xrpsurfing9875]

Dude you missed the Lego model of The Headland Hotel up the stairs.. he he...... great vid

[@crazyherisson6500]

India adds milk to tea as well, I believe. Cool video ! Thumbs up. Keep them coming.

[@JoefishJ]

Yes I think it's literally the UK, Pakistan & India. They call it Chai I believe? My international friends think it's so bizarre!

[@JoefishJ]

Thanks for watching and the comment! See you on the next one!

[@crazyherisson6500]

And in India it's always sweet. Exactly, Chai is the hindu word for, well, tea !

[@JoefishJ]

@@crazyherisson6500 brilliant, thanks again for watching & the comments. I love hearing from you guys! Thanks again

[@colinblackshaw971]

Great memories watching that, was last there in 89, remember the Sailors Arms pub , the club disco part was downstairs then , don't know if changed

[@JoefishJ]

Hey mate! Thanks for the kind words and the comments! Sailors recently had a full revamp its very popular in there. See you on the next one!

[@peterworby2049]

Jam or cream?just squeeze both halves back together and turn it upside down, problem solved... there's always a way round it

[@JoefishJ]

Brilliant! It all goes down the same hole! Thanks for watching & the comment! See you on the next one

[@gazmini81]

ive stayed at the victoria hotel in newquay twice the first time was on my honeymoon and my first year anniversary the hotel is great for the money the staff are amazing the rooms are well nice too STAY THERE I RECOMMEND IT

[@JoefishJ]

That's awesome to hear! I hope the video brought some nostalgia for you! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Victoria! Thanks for watching & the comment!

[@mnbvcxz109ify]

As an American i cant get behind baked beans for breakfast. Ya'll must toot all day! Haha love the videos Joe!

[@JoefishJ]

You got that right! 😂 Thanks for watching and the comment. Hope you enjoy the content 👍🙏

[@rubyred8845]

As we Aussies would say it's heaps good! I like the hotels.

[@dumitrupreda6161]

Ya man 💯 cream first jam after

[@JoefishJ]

Agreed 👊

[@su4914]

Aww I remember Fat Willy’s in the 80’s!!

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

You put the scone on the cream at some point also having applied jam, enjoying the exquisitity of the local environment.....to be unpolitically grounded

[@JoefishJ]

Brilliant 😁😂👍

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

@@JoefishJ ✌🏻

[@pantani9886]

I went to Newquay in 2000 for an ex-friend's stag do, and thought it was not that great! The beach was out of town, there was not many supermarkets apart from rubbish Morrison's, the nightlife was ok in certain places, but mostly poor compared to Bristol, etc. Over the years, the roads have improved, and things have actually modernised, although it is still very poor!!! We are looking to go again, with our two dogs, who love going to new places, eateries, etc. The Victoria Hotel look's good enough, and allows dogs, too! The Headland Hotel is another "Must See", too. Obviously, Rick Stein's is just up the road in Padstow, with Hollywood stars buying up plots for them to knock down current houses, to rebuild their modern state of the art places in its place, just up the road, between Newquay and Padstow!

[@JoefishJ]

Hey 👋 yes it's changed massively over the last 10 - 15 years, used to be full of stag do's etc but not anymore! Tons of independent retailers and shops, friendly people and lovely laid back vibes! Thanks for watching and the comment. See you on the next one

[@UpAndOverPavlova50]

Long live surfdom! (gotta be a slave to the wave in Newquay).

[@lmtrades]

cool

[@TheSwissChalet]

Love your videos and your accent!!

[@JoefishJ]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching 🙏 I'll see you on the next one!

[@lozahere]

As if that's me and my family walking out of Niles 🤣🤣🤣😭

[@DerekJohnson-c1y]

How are you so slim eating all that fabulous scran ? 😂

[@JoefishJ]

Haha plenty of Surfing!

[@drumstick74]

Stunning place! Also the hometown of one of my favorite KZbinrs, _Caspersight_ (Ben). Thanks for showing the Headland from the inside. Coincidentally, I made a video in 2022 comparing the architecture of the Headland Hotel and some new construction nearby; I don't think links are allowed, but here is the YT end address you can copy+paste: /watch?v=7wjKo-sNzYg

[@JoefishJ]

Hey that's great I'll check it out! The Headland Hotel is absolutely stunning, I love it in there! Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@sajeevanmenon4235]

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[@ElliotLambert-t7k]

Sunday bro I’ll be there :)

[@JoefishJ]

The Waves look PUMPING i can't wait see you there!

[@ElliotLambert-t7k]

You walked past me the other day I’m sure lol 😂

[@JoefishJ]

You should of said hello Bud! I'm back in town over the weekend maybe I'll see you around! Thanks for watching!

[@JustineTX375]

I love pet friendly hotels. Is that your wife? Well, I will have to visit Newquay this summer, I hope.

[@laverdajota8089]

Not everyone does

[@mrsscally]

Its Jam first in Cornwall that's the law. Even most Janners (Plymothians) wouldn't cross the bridge and do cream first 😂

[@jamescampbell-ws3dy]

Cream then jam

[@JoefishJ]

Yes definitely!

[@usernamedenied1881]

100% you will see a guy in shorts whatever the weather / time of the year 😂

[@JoefishJ]

Multiple!! Hard Cornish mofo's.

[@usernamedenied1881]

@@JoefishJ wow thanks for the reply, I'm actually from Cornwall, and would absolutely suggest Falmouth for a video, it's become an art student town and there are some many characters and so much history, the foundations of Falmouth (and Penryn) were basically laid by pirates in the Elizabethian age, cheers bud!

[@peterworby2049]

But can you make Fourlanes look as good😂

[@JoefishJ]

Haha 😅 we might see it featured in an upcoming video on the 'cornish alps' haha. Thanks for watching

[@UpAndOverPavlova50]

Not long live Smurfdom though (not sure it would be ethical to ride a Smurf).

[@jamesdean1148]

the town was a bit tacky but the beaches are awesome

[@JoefishJ]

The surrounding beaches are amongst the best in Britain in my opinion! Thanks so much for watching

[@jamesdean1148]

yeh watergate bay is fantastic 4 sure@@JoefishJ

[@su4914]

And hasn’t been infected with McDonalds poison.

[@peterk607]

Hey Joe, Deffo cream 1st

[@JoefishJ]

Totally agree 💯 👍

[@laverdajota8089]

So , you let your dog jump all over the bed in a hotel, where other people stay , not fare is it on others that follow on in that room

[@JoefishJ]

It's a dog friendly room. I'm assuming the change the sheets. Ta da!

[@laverdajota8089]

@@JoefishJ probably stinks of dog and dog owners

[@7366-HSGG]

Place is a broken dump, either very rich or poor...

[@JoefishJ]

Yes I will be investigating this stark contrast of wealth within Cornwall soon. Thanks for watching and the comment 🙏👍

[@russianprincess3673]

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[@russianprincess3673]

JF did you know Russia never engaged in BLACK SLAVERY nor had AFRICAN COLONIES WE always since ancient times as non racist Fascists dealt with everyone on a equal basis

[@flippineck2825]

There are over 1 million slaves still in Russia. What the fuck does this have to do with Cornwall?

[@russianprincess3673]

@@flippineck2825 WE ARE MORE FREE THAN BRITS 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@spazzymacgee5648]

Nice to see jimbo there 😂😂

[@spazzymacgee5648]

Lived there for 6 years, I miss it but the surf "culture " is mostly fake. Lots of posers and folk who think they own waves. I bearly surfed in 6 years when I lived there, now I live 1 hour from the coast and surf and surf more than ever

[@rivendellcoinsantiquities4964]

Another great video,Joe. Looks like a great town. Keep up the great work!

[@JoefishJ]

Hey that's awesome to hear thank you! I hope you enjoy the upcoming adventures!