There is more to St Austell than meets the eye. The South West Coast Path connects the beaches in an area rich with natural wildlife, nautical history and maritime heritage. Inland, adventure awaits.
Visit the world famous Lost Gardens of Heligan, enjoy cliff top walks, find hidden coves, discover the perfect place to eat, drink & stay and explore what St Austell has to offer below…
No matter where you find yourself in St Austell Bay, one thing is for sure, you’ll never be too far from a beach or somewhere you can catch a glimpse of the stunning Bay. From the big beaches of Par Sands and Carlyon Bay, to the smaller coves of …
From the big beaches of Par Sands and Carlyon Bay, to the smaller coves of Polkerris and Readymoney, St Austell’s got it all. And the beauty of enjoying the beach in St Austell is you’re not restricted to just a good old-fashioned day of building sandcastles and paddling in the water.
Set in 26 acres of grounds, Wheal Martyn incorporates a preserved Victorian clay works and gives insight into this important industry which shaped the lives, landscape and economy of the Clay Country which surrounds St Austell and beyond.
The Austell Project is an ambitious cultural regeneration initiative – repositioning St Austell Bay and its clay country as a leading Cornish destination for local people, business and tourism. The aim is to drive forward positive change to make St Austell and …
Something to capture everyone’s interest, St Austell and its surrounding areas boast many independent shops and businesses, browse below to see what tickles your fancy.
St Austell Old Cornwall Society is one of the oldest societies in the county, having been formed on 14th December, 1925. Today, it is proud of having a membership of 70 and meet at 7.30 pm on the second Monday of each month between September and May.