Newquay isn’t just known for its beaches and surf culture—it’s also home to a vibrant and diverse street art scene. From colourful murals to hidden artistic gems, the town is bursting with creativity waiting to be discovered.
In this guide, I’ll showcase some of the best street art and murals around Newquay, complete with stunning photos and tips on where to find them, as well as best practice tips when visiting street art.
Discover more than 35 pieces of street art and wall art murals in Newquay in this virtual tour! Whether you’re a visitor or a local, this guide will help you explore Newquay through a fresh and artistic lens.
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Before we begin, a quick note on changing street art…
As you explore Newquay’s street art scene, keep in mind that these murals and artworks can change over time. Street art is ever-evolving—it may be painted over, altered, or replaced by new works in the future.
While I’ll always share the date I took the photos, please be aware that some pieces might not be available for viewing during your visit. Embrace the fluidity of street art, and remember that part of the charm is how it constantly transforms.
Tips for Visiting Newquay’s Street Art and Murals
Before you head out to explore the murals and street art in Newquay, keep these respectful guidelines in mind to ensure a positive experience for both you and the local community:
- Credit the Artists: When sharing photos of the artwork online or elsewhere, always try to credit the artists whenever possible. If the artist is unknown, simply acknowledge the work as part of Newquay’s street art scene.
- Respect Residential Areas: Many murals are located in residential areas. Please be mindful of the people living nearby and avoid causing disturbances.
- Avoid Loitering: Stay respectful of residents’ privacy by not loitering in front of homes or blocking access to driveways or entrances.
- Stay on Public Footpaths: Stick to public areas and avoid trespassing on private property. Always respect private spaces around the murals.
- Be Quiet and Considerate: Keep noise levels to a minimum, especially in quiet residential areas, and be considerate of any neighbours or local residents around.
- Walk Instead of Drive: Newquay’s murals are scattered throughout the town, and many are best explored on foot. Walking allows you to fully enjoy the sights and get closer to the art. It’s also a great way to experience the local atmosphere and avoid adding to traffic in residential areas.
By following these tips, you’ll be able to enjoy Newquay’s street art while showing respect for both the artwork and the community.
Now, get ready for a huge list of Newquay street art and murals. Let’s begin!
1. The Fisherman Mural
- Artist: The artist is Elle Koziupa and you can find her Instagram page here.
- Location: Sydney Road, Newquay, TR7 1HP
- Inspired by: Photos of fishermen at Newquay Museum
- Photos taken: January 2025
2. Abstract Newquay Beach
- Artist: The artist is Kleiner Shames and you’ll find his website at https://www.kleinershames.com/ and his Instagram account here.
- Location: MIX, East Street, Newquay
- Inspired by: Newquay beaches and surrounding areas
- Photos taken: January 2025
3. Playful Character Wall by 45RPM
- Artist: The artist is 45RPM and you’ll find his Instagram here.
- Location: The Crescent, Newquay
- Inspired by: Newquay Girl Guides sharing what Newquay means to them
- Photos taken: January 2025
4. SeaSpace
- Artist: This abstract design is by local artist Phil Strugnell whose website can be found at https://www.philstrugnellart.com/ and his Instagram is here.
- Location: On the outer wall of the coastal aparthotel “Seaspace”, Watergate Road, Porth, Newquay, TR7 3LX
- Photos taken: January 2025
5. Poseidon the God of Water
- Artist: This street mural was created by Joe Greenaway who can be found on Instagram.
- Location: The Feel Good Building, 13 Pargolla Road, Newquay, TR7 1RP
- Photos taken: January 2025
Who is Poseidon?
Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He is one of the twelve Olympian gods in Greek mythology, often depicted holding a trident. Poseidon is known for his control over the waters and was considered a powerful deity who could calm or stir the seas. He was also believed to cause earthquakes and was associated with horses, often depicted as the creator of the first horse.
Poseidon is the brother of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Hades, the god of the underworld. While Zeus ruled the sky and Hades the underworld, Poseidon ruled over the oceans, making him one of the most significant gods in ancient Greek religion.
6. Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes
- Artist: A second piece in Newquay by artist Joe Greenaway
- Location: St Johns Road, Newquay, TR7 1JT
- My photos taken: January 2025
What is the story of Judith and her maidservant with the head of Holofernes?
The story of Judith and her maidservant with the head of Holofernes is a timeless tale of bravery and triumph. This dramatic narrative comes from the Biblical Book of Judith, which is part of Catholic and Orthodox traditions but is not included in all Bibles.
In the story, Judith, a courageous Jewish widow, lives in the besieged city of Bethulia. The Assyrian army, led by General Holofernes, threatens her people. Judith hatches a daring plan. Dressed in her finest clothes and accompanied by her maidservant, she enters the enemy camp. Her beauty captivates Holofernes, who invites her to a banquet. Once he falls into a drunken sleep, Judith uses his own sword to decapitate him. She and her maidservant return to Bethulia with his head. The sight of it inspires her people to defeat the now-leaderless Assyrian army.
This story has inspired artists for centuries. Paintings by Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Gustav Klimt capture the tension and courage of Judith’s act. The image of Judith holding Holofernes’ head has become a symbol of justice and the triumph of the oppressed.
While we wouldn’t want to take such drastic measures today, like chopping people’s heads off, Judith’s defiance against oppression and her courage to act for the greater good resonate deeply, reminding us of our own potential to stand against adversity.
7. Newquay Fisherman Philip Trebilcock
- Artist: A third mural in Newquay by artist Joe Greenaway
- Location: Newquay Harbour Steps accessible from S Quay Hill, Newquay, TR7 1HR
- My photos taken: January 2025
8. Surfer Dave Rastovich
- This has now gone! Check out number 30 on this list to see what was painted over this in October 2025, and number 31 to see what was painted in November 2025!
- Artist: The artistic Richard Wilson created this piece of street art featuring Patagonia ambassador and surfer Dave Rastovich, commissioned by Patagonia, on the side of a surf shop in Newquay. Richard can be found on Instagram at @RichardWilsonArtwork
- Location: It was on the side of the Northshore Surfshop, 36 Fore Street, Newquay, TR7 1LP
- Photos taken: January 2025
9. Surfer Dog
- Artist: Roo from roo_art and SKYHIGH. Opposite the new piece of art by street artist 45RPM is an older street art featuring a dog… with a moustache (which some joker has since added!)
- Location: The Crescent, Newquay
- Photos taken: January 2025
10. Mural of Woman
- Artist: Unknown.
- Location: Wesley Yard, Newquay, TR7 1LB
- Photos taken: January 2025
11. Harbour Arches: I LOVE NQY
- Artist: Unknown. An ever-evolving piece!
- Location: Lower harbour steps at Newquay Harbour accessible from S Quay Hill, Newquay, TR7 1HR
- Photos taken: January 2025 and July 2024.
12, 13, 14 and 15. Street Art in Newquay by Emily Donald (Four Locations!)
- Artist: There are multiple pieces throughout Newquay by talented local artist Emily Donald who can be found on Facebook at @EmilyDonaldArtwork
- Locations:
12. Trees & Flowers: Crantock Community Garden, Crantock Street, Newquay, TR7 1JR
13. Fisherman Barrrels & Nets: Newquay Harbour Steps accessible from S Quay Hill, Newquay, TR7 1HR
14. Hummingbird: On a walkway between Colvreath Road and Hilgrove Road in Newquay
15. Underwater Swimmers: Jubilee Street, Newquay, TR7 1LA - My photos taken: January 2025
16. Colourful Sunflower
- Artist: Unknown. A cheery sunflower peeking out of the foliage. It made me smile when I walked past it 🙂
- Location: The small road/pathway down to the River Gannel from Trevean Way, Newquay, TR7 1TW
- Photos taken: January 2025
17. Abstract Colourful Street Art in Newquay
- Artist: Unknown.
- Location: Tower Road, Newquay, TR7 1NR
- Photos taken: January 2025
18. Spraypainted Shipping Container
- Artist: Unknown.
- Location: Shipping container at the end of Quarry Park Road, Newquay, TR7 2NP
- Photos taken: January 2025
19. Fishermen & Boats
- Artist: Unknown. Possibly someone called Jack from my internet research!
- Location: Newquay Harbour Steps accessible from S Quay Hill, Newquay, TR7 1HR
- My photos taken: January 2025 (fishermen) and May 2025 (boats)
20. Surfing Murals at Karma Surf Shop
- Artist: Unknown.
- Location: Karma Surf Shop, next to Walkabout Pub, The Crescent, Newquay TR7 1FZ
- Photos taken: January 2025
21. Cartoon Surfing Scene
- Artist: Unknown. The character reminds me of Johnny Bravo!
- Location: On the side of a house on Higher Tower Road, Newquay, TR7 1QL
- Photos taken: January 2025
22. Captain Seagull
- Artist: Roo.
- Location: River Gannel. On an abandoned boat on the River Gannel, accessible at low tide to the left of the carpark through the grass and boggy areas. Sadly quite weathered now. I can’t find an older photo that I took, but in January 2025 it’s very worn. It used to look great!
- Photos taken: January 2025
23. Grow Naturally Sunflower
- Artist: Unknown. The same sunflower style as the one at the River Gannel which I shared earlier in this blog post. There seem to be some sunflowers popping up around Newquay!
- Location: North Quay Hill, Newquay, TR7 1HF.
- Photos taken: January 2025
24. Tropical Scene at Mojito Hair Lounge
- Artist: Unknown.
- Location: 3A Beachfield Ave, Newquay TR7 1DP (visible on their shutter when closed)
- Photos taken: March 2025
25. Red Lion Beer Garden Wall Mural
- Artist: Unknown.
- Location: You can see this from Beacon Road, behind the Red Lion Pub in Newquay.
- Photos taken: March 2025
26. Newquay Youth Centre
- Artist: The large mural is by Cosmic who can be found on Facebook here.
- Location: 1 Whitegate Rd, Newquay TR7 2RG
- Photos taken: March 2025
27. Town To Beach Mural by Jo Hicks (Hixxy)
- Artist: Jo Hicks, known as Hixxy. Find her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hixxy/
- Inspired by: The mural features oversized, colourful beach balls. It is inspired by local stories and Newquay’s vibrant tourism lifestyle, showcasing colourful scenes of RNLI lifeguards, hospitality workers, dog walkers, and traffic wardens in a surrealist style, allowing viewers their own interpretations. Read more on Radio Newquay
- Location: Unity Building, Gover Lane, Newquay, TR7 1ER
- Photos taken: April 2025
28. Cribbar Wave Mural by Chris Dorning
- Artist: Chris Dorning. Find his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chris_dorning/
- Inspired by: The artwork captures the awe and intensity of surfing the Cribbar, Newquay’s legendary big wave. At its heart are two surfers holding a glass tank with the wave inside—a creative expression of how the experience stays with you long after leaving the water.
- Location: King Edward Crescent, Newquay, TR7 1HJ
- Photos taken: May 2025
29. Newquay Train Station Mural by Hasan Kamil
- Artist: Hasan Kamil. Find his website at https://hasankamil.design/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the_hass
- Inspired by: Newquay and its connection to the railway, featuring Newquay’s viaduct, an image of a train, a starling, fish, and a surfer.
- Location: Towards the train station, alongside Burger King, 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NG
- Photos taken: September 2025 (so fresh, the cones and barriers are still in place!)
30. Skate. Mural
- This was only here for one month or so, and has now gone! Check out the next number 31 to see what was painted over this in November 2025!
- Artist: The Skate. mural was created by Mural Republic, a UK-based street art collective known for large-scale public artworks and brand collaborations. Commissioned by EA Games to promote the latest Skate. release, the vibrant piece captures the energy and creativity of surf and skate culture. According to online sources, it may be a temporary installation, set to be replaced by a permanent mural later in 2025.
- Location: On Alma Place, on the side of the Northshore Surfshop at 36 Fore Street, Newquay, TR7 1LP
- Photos taken: November 2025
31. Northshore Wave Mural
- Artist: Unknown
- Location: On Alma Place, on the side of the Northshore Surfshop at 36 Fore Street, Newquay, TR7 1LP
- Photos taken: November 2025
32. Poppy Mural
- Artist: Local artist Ben Allen has created a bold new mural taking inspiration from the vibrant poppy fields at Polly Joke and the dramatic Cornish landscape. Using VR technology to map out the design with precision, he has transformed this building into a striking visual landmark for the town. Find Ben on Instagram at @BenAllenArt
- Location: Next to Fore Street Car Park, on the side of Truscotts Fish Bar, 19 Fore Street, Newquay, TR7 1HB
- Photos taken: November 2025
33. Guinness Mural
- Artist: Another from local artist Ben Allen who created the striking Guinness mural at Project Eighty Three in Newquay, blending bold design with his signature contemporary style to celebrate the iconic brand.
- Location: Project Eighty Three, Unit 2 Wesley Yard, Newquay TR7 1LB
- Photos taken: August 2025
34. Welcome To Newquay
- Artist: SlapDashStudio in Newquay.
- Location: Railway Station Public Toilets, Train Station, Newquay TR7 2NF
- Photos taken: December 2025
35. Marine Life Mural at Narrowcliff Bus Shelter
Photos taken: December 2025 – brand new, not quite finished when we saw it, but looking incredible already!
Artist: SlapDashStudio
Location: (On the Barrowfield Side) Kilbirnie Hotel Bus Stop, Narrowcliff, Newquay, TR7 2PD.
36. Newquay WI Mural, Inspiring Women Since 1918
Part of the Love Newquay Mural Trail, this stained-glass style mural celebrates the history of the Newquay Women’s Institute.
Inspired by archival photographs, it depicts Newquay’s WI founder Lady Molesworth-St Aubyn in profile, framed within an Art Nouveau style window.
A central banner reading “Newquay WI, Inspiring Women since 1918” anchors the piece, combining local history with a bold, contemporary street art style.
Photos taken: January 2026
Artist: Shauna Anseo – https://shaunaanseo.com/
Location: On the Manor Road side of the Newquay Women’s Institute Hall, Crantock Street, Newquay, TR7 1LB.
37. Vibrant Seaside Themed Mural on Tower Road
This bright and playful mural was created by Scottish illustrator and muralist Lauren Morsley.
Known for her bold colour palettes and graphic style, Lauren’s work often reflects a strong sense of place and community.
The design brings a lively seaside feel to this busy corner of Newquay, adding energy and colour to the streetscape while fitting naturally into the town’s creative mural trail.
Photos taken: January 2026
Artist: Lauren Morsley – https://www.laurenmorsley.com/
Location: Tower Road, by the mini roundabout where it meets Fore Street, directly opposite baggiebettie, 1 Tower Road, Newquay TR7 1LR.
More street art and murals are coming to Newquay soon. Watch this space!
Discover More Newquay Street Art and Stay Updated
The Newquay street art scene constantly evolves, with new works appearing and older pieces being refreshed or replaced. Exploring these creative spaces is a fantastic way to experience a different side of the town.
If you discover any new murals or hidden artwork, we’d love to hear about them—share your finds in the comments!
Don’t forget to check back here for updates, as I’ll continue to add new pieces as they appear around Newquay.
If you know any of the unknown artists, leave a comment and a link to where I can verify it’s their work, so I can name them and link to their profiles!
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Stunning!
I think these are so beautiful – what amazing talent.
I love street art as you get to see such talent, will have to come see Newquay next time I am in the area
They are really amazing — some very talented artists out there.