In the summer of 2009 Newquay's image was in tatters. The town was known as a hardcore party resort where anything went. Thousands of teenagers made post-exam pilgrimages to the Cornish coast to drink ...

A survey of local businesses conducted following the Boardmasters Festival has revealed many believe that they lost out on custom during the event. From August 6 to 10, 55,000 people arrived in ...

CornwallLive readers are unsurprised to hear that a new survey of Newquay businesses has revealed that many felt they missed out on trade during this year’s Boardmasters Festival, with some reporting ...

These are exciting times for Newquay. The town has been in the doldrums for decades, with a reputation for the sort of low-grade hedonism that appeals to stag parties and teenagers. So, now you’ve ...

Boardmasters festival 2025 has brought mixed fortunes for businesses in Newquay, a survey has shown. Supermarkets and some larger shops said they had benefited from the event, but some restaurants and ...

Mark Warren, from Newquay Business Improvement District, said the message needed to be that the resort was open for business during the Boardmasters week Boardmasters festival 2025 has brought mixed ...