Holywell Bay
A broad beach framed by dunes, with the twin-peaked Gull Rock offshore as its landmark. Scenes from Poldark and the James Bond film 'Die Another Day' were filmed here.
Holywell Bay lies about 8 km southwest of Newquay. Behind its wide beach rise tall dunes, and the twin-peaked Gull Rock standing offshore is the defining landmark. At the north end of the beach is a sea cave that can only be entered at low tide. Inside, spring water flows over coloured travertine steps and is regarded as a 'holy well', which gave the village its name. The area has been used as a filming location for the television series Poldark and the film Die Another Day.
The beach has lifeguard patrols and surf lessons. At the village entrance are a National Trust car park and an old pub.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Crantock Beach
- Perranporth Beach
- Fistral Beach
- Huer's Hut
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Towan Beach & Newquay Harbour
- Newquay Zoo
- Lusty Glaze