Pictures of Perranporth
in the county of Cornwall
About Perranporth
Originally, hundreds of years ago, in the Middle Ages, this enchanting sea-side resort was an industrious tin and copper mining village. Now-a-days, it is a place of pure pleasure that in the summer welcomes thousands of visitors from all over.
Perranporth has a spectacular golden sandy beach which stretches for about 3 miles along the coast, and at times is approximately half a mile wide. It offers a safe haven for sun-worshippers and is a delight for little children who happily spend hours building castles in the sand. It is a popular place for surfing and yachting.
Nearby attractions include; World in miniture at Goonhavern, Wheal Coates and St.Agnes Wonderland.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Perranporth
| Callestock Cider Farm | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| St. Agnes Leisure Park | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Newquay Zoo | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Truro Cathedral | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Cornish Mines and Engines | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Carn Brae Castle | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tehidy Country Park | (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Trelissick Garden | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Trewithen Gardens | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Godrevy Lighthouse | (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| National Maritime Museum, Cornwall | (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| St Mawes Castle | (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Pendennis Castle | (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in PerranporthAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Perranporth
Trevellas, in the county of Cornwall (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SW)
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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Holywell, in the county of Cornwall (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction N)
This pretty place is quieter than most on this coastline, it has a golden sandy beach stretching to almost a mile which offers idyllic sun-bathing and swimming conditions.
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St Agnes, in the county of Cornwall (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW)
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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Crantock, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction NE)
Situated on the River Gannel's estuary, Crantock beach offers low-tide sand backed by a broad expanse of dunes and low cliffs. It...
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Newquay, in the county of Cornwall (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)
What a rare blessing Newquay has in its mile upon mile of sheltered, golden beaches that offer a safe haven for sun-worshippers and surfers alike.
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Truro, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cornwall (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE)
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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Portreath, in the county of Cornwall (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction SW)
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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Redruth, in the county of Cornwall (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SW)
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 (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SW)
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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Mawgan Porth, in the county of Cornwall (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction NE)
The glorious, almost white sands of Mawgan Porth, matches the creamy tips of the tumbling waves lapping the shore of this lovely coastal resort.
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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SW)
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St Eval, in the county of Cornwall (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction NE)
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Mylor, in the county of Cornwall (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction S)
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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Porthcothan, in the county of Cornwall (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction NE)
Wildlife, wild plants, flowers, and winding lanes are typical of this part of Cornwall where Porthcothan beach is backed by an area of low dunes.
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St Just in Roseland, in the county of Cornwall (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction SE)
This is a little place that is every bit as enchanting as its name.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Newquay Station | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction NE) |
| Quintrel Downs Station | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NE) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (46.4 miles, 74.7 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (75.8 miles, 122.0 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (78.7 miles, 126.6 km, direction E) |
| Perranporth to London | (233.8 miles, 376.1 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Perranporth
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Perranporth center |
| Atlantic View Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) |
| Rose in Vale Country House Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction S) |
| Ravensbury Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) |
| The Bay Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE) |
| The Esplanade Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE) |
| Trethorne Hotel | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NE) |
| The Glendeveor | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NE) |
| Lowenva Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) |
| Quies Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) |
| The Trevone Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Perranporth |
