Pictures of Gwennap
in the county of Cornwall
About Gwennap
This ancient mining town is popular for its natural amphitheatre which is believed to be carved out from the subsidence of a mine. It is often referred to as the Cathedral of Gwennap, the inference being this was the place where the evangelist John Wesley, founder of Methodism, preached to a congregation numbering 20,000. Wesley first preached in Gwennap in 1743. On his second visit in 1762, a wild gale rose up forcing John Wesley and his followers to seek sanctuary, and it was then that the preacher discovered Gwennap Pit and its unique accoustic properties. In all John Wesley preached at Gwennap 18 times.
Following Wesley's death in 1791 moves were made to make Gwennap Pit a memorial to him. The giant amphitheatre was re-modelled in 1806 to accommodate up to 5,000 people. To this day, it continues in its use as a preaching venue, not solely for Methodism but services are often conducted by the Church of England, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal and other religious denominations, who join together in worship.
Gwennap is situated a short distance from the beautiful Carrick Roads and is within easy reach of Redruth.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Gwennap
| Gwenapp Pit | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Carn Brae Castle | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Cornish Mines and Engines | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Trelissick Garden | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Tehidy Country Park | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Poldark Mines | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Truro Cathedral | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| National Maritime Museum, Cornwall | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Callestock Cider Farm | (6.7 miles, 10.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| St. Agnes Leisure Park | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Pendennis Castle | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| St Mawes Castle | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Glendurgan Garden | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Trebah Garden | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in GwennapAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Gwennap
Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction NW)
Redruth was formerly the capital of the largest and richest metal mining area in Britain.
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Pool, in the county of Cornwall (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction W)
Pool is situated between Cambourne and Redruth in an area that was once the centre of Cornwall's prosperous tin mining industry.
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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction W)
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Portreath, in the county of Cornwall (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)
Portreath lies on Cornwall's magnificent North-western coast, it occupies a picture-postcard valley setting of woods, streams and fine rural meadow-land, with its crowning glory being the beach lying beneath rugged cliffs topped with springy turf and heathers.
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Mylor, in the county of Cornwall (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SE)
This pretty resort is beautifully situated close to a creek that was once a Royal dockyard, these days it is busy as a yacht anchorage, it is at its most attractive as the waters of high tide gently laps the quay.
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Truro, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cornwall (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)
Truro, today is Cornwall's unofficial capital and adminstrative centre but in the Middle Ages Truro was one of the towns which controlled Cornwall's flourishing tin mining industry.
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Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SE)
Think of Falmouth and you immediately think of the sparkling sea in a bay alive with busy colourful pleasure and sailing boats...
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St Agnes, in the county of Cornwall (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)
Once one of the centers of the cornish tin mining industry, St Agnes is steeped in mining history, with many old engine houses to...
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Trevellas, in the county of Cornwall (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)
Lovely coastal region lying at the mouth of Trevellas Coombe, a steep valley with stone built tall chimneys and the shell of a derelict engine house still standing as evocative reminders of the old Blue Hills Tin Mine.
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Mawnan Smith, in the county of Cornwall (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction S)
The village is about two miles from the Helford estuary, this offers scope for sailing, watching the wildlife of the area, and lovely riverside and country walks.
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St Just in Roseland, in the county of Cornwall (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction E)
This is a little place that is every bit as enchanting as its name.
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St Mawes, in the county of Cornwall (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SE)
St. Mawes is the stuff picture postcards are made of, the sunlight reflecting on the frothy ocean waves, the warm sea breezes, dreamy thatched cottages overlooking the bay.
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Gweek, in the county of Cornwall (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S)
Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays.
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St Anthony, in the county of Cornwall (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE)
Pleasant coastal hamlet with a "picture postcard" look. It is situated in south-facing position at the edge of Gillan Creek and is backed by lovely wooded countryside.
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Perranporth, in the county of Cornwall (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction N)
Perranporth has a spectacular golden sandy beach which stretches for about 3 miles along the coast.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Perranwell Station | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E) |
| Redruth Station | (2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction NW) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction NE) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (49.2 miles, 79.1 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (79.9 miles, 128.5 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (82.9 miles, 133.4 km, direction NE) |
| Gwennap to London | (238.1 miles, 383.1 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Gwennap
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Gwennap center |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) |
| Hawthorne Dene Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SE) |
| Rose in Vale Country House Hotel | (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction N) |
| Lugo Rock Hotel | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE) |
| The Westcott | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SE) |
| Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Centre | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE) |
| Hotel Anacapri | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE) |
| St Michael's Hotel & Spa | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Gwennap |
