St Agnes

#1251 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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St Agnes is a charming village located in the Cornwall region of England. Nestled along the rugged coastline, this picturesque destination offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and rich history. The village is known for its stunning beaches, including Trevaunance Cove and Chapel Porth, which are popular for surfing and sunbathing. Visitors can also explore the South West Coast Path, which offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding countryside.

In addition to its natural attractions, St Agnes is also home to a number of historical sites. The St Agnes Museum provides insight into the village's mining heritage, while the St Agnes Beacon offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also dotted with charming cottages and traditional stone buildings, creating a quintessentially English atmosphere.

For those interested in outdoor activities, St Agnes offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The nearby Wheal Coates Tin Mine is a popular spot for history enthusiasts, and the surrounding cliffs provide a stunning backdrop for nature lovers. In the village itself, visitors can browse the local shops and galleries, or sample traditional Cornish cuisine at one of the many cafes and restaurants.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°18'32"N, 5°12'12"W

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St Agnes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tehidy Country Park, Killiow Golf Course Club House, Perran Round, Holywell Bay Fun Park.

6.4 miSW
Park
Tehidy Country Park, Camborne
164 min walk • Tehidy Country Park is a country park in Illogan in Cornwall, England which incorporates 250 acres of the parkland and estate around Tehidy House, a former manor house of the Tehidy manor.
7.3 miSE
50°14'27"N • 5°4'38"W
Killiow Golf Course Club House, Truro
186 min walk • Golf
4.5 miNE
Amphitheatre
Perran Round, Perranporth
114 min walk • Perran Round is an amphitheatre in the hamlet of Rose, midway between the villages of Goonhavern and Perranporth, Cornwall, UK.
6.2 miNE
50°23'9"N • 5°7'57"W
Holywell Bay Fun Park, Newquay
158 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
5.3 miNE
Sand dune, Nature, Natural attraction
Penhale Sands
137 min walk • Penhale Sands, or Penhale Dunes, is a complex of sand dunes and a protected area for its wildlife, on the north Cornwall coast in England, UK. It is the most extensive system of sand dunes in Cornwall and is believed to be the landing site of Saint Piran.
~1240 ftS
Locality
Porthtowan
6 min walk • Porthtowan is a small village in Cornwall, England which is a popular summer tourist destination. Porthtowan is on Cornwall's north Atlantic coast about 2 km west of St Agnes, 4 km north of Redruth, 10 km west of Truro and 15 km southwest of Newquay in the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, a World Heritage Site.
4.8 miSW
Forest
Nance Wood, Portreath
122 min walk • Nance Wood is a woodland Site of Special Scientific Interest near Portreath, west Cornwall. The site was first notified in 1951 for its almost pure dwarf, sessile oak coppiced woodland, good bryophyte flora and Irish spurge, which is found in only two localities in Britain.
6 miSW
Museum, Science museum
Cornish Mines and Engines
153 min walk • East Pool mine, was a metalliferous mine in the Camborne and Redruth mining area, just east of the village of Pool in Cornwall, England. Worked from the early 18th century until 1945, first for copper and later tin, it was very profitable for much of its life.
2.2 miNW
Island
Bawden Rocks
56 min walk • Bawden Rocks, also known as Cow and Calf or Man and His Man, are a pair of small islands approximately one mile north of St Agnes Head, off the coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The larger of the two rocks stands around 80 ft above the high water mark.
5.4 miS
Archaeological site
Mining Exchange, Redruth
137 min walk • The Mining Exchange is a Grade II listed building in Redruth, Cornwall, UK. It was constructed in 1880 at a cost of £500 to build. It is thought to have been designed by local architect Sampson Hill. The Mining Exchange was where local producers sold mineral stock.
4.9 miS
Village
Carharrack
125 min walk • One of the main attractions in Carharrack is the nearby Wheal Rose Gardens, a beautiful botanical paradise that showcases a stunning array of colorful flowers and plants. Visitors can wander through the peaceful pathways and admire the vibrant blooms, making it an...