Guidebook for St Austell
Food Scene
High quality, locally sourced food. Great breakfasts and lunches. Across the car-park is Griggs Farmers store which is a treasure trove of country goods (great for wellies and water-proofs in bad weather and sunscreen and floppy hats in hot weather)
Griggs Restaurant
High quality, locally sourced food. Great breakfasts and lunches. Across the car-park is Griggs Farmers store which is a treasure trove of country goods (great for wellies and water-proofs in bad weather and sunscreen and floppy hats in hot weather)
Fantastic fish and other food. Michelin starred and frankly out of this world.
72 locals recommend
Outlaw's New Road
6 New RdFantastic fish and other food. Michelin starred and frankly out of this world.
Great food in an atmospheric old pub. Stunning views across a wooded valley and the pubs own kitchen gardens.
46 locals recommend
The Polgooth Inn
Ricketts RoadGreat food in an atmospheric old pub. Stunning views across a wooded valley and the pubs own kitchen gardens.
Driftwood
South West Coast PathFine dining, perched on the the cliffs.
The Miners Arms
A great old traditional pub with good food.
Parks & Nature
The Iconic Eden project. A day out all on its own. Zip wires, Biomes, places to eat, education, entertainment, concerts and ice rinks (in season). Worth it for the views of the Biomes alone.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
The Iconic Eden project. A day out all on its own. Zip wires, Biomes, places to eat, education, entertainment, concerts and ice rinks (in season). Worth it for the views of the Biomes alone.
Restored Gardens around the Manor house. A Great visit.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Restored Gardens around the Manor house. A Great visit.
Caerhays Castle
Manor House come Castle and Gardens
Sightseeing
At the heart of the small city of Truro this three spired cathedral dominates the surrounds. The cobbled streets surrounding are worth a mooch around.
97 locals recommend
Truro Cathedral
Saint Mary's StreetAt the heart of the small city of Truro this three spired cathedral dominates the surrounds. The cobbled streets surrounding are worth a mooch around.
Open Air Cliff Top Theatre. Worth a view even if there isn't a play on. If there is take a picnic...and water proofs!
545 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
Open Air Cliff Top Theatre. Worth a view even if there isn't a play on. If there is take a picnic...and water proofs!
Wheal Martyn Clay Works
China Clay Mining Museum
Arts & Culture
The Tate's Cornish Outpost. The St Ives School of painting is based on local scenes and the great light in the area. Also some fantastic pottery and changing displays throughout the year.
453 locals recommend
Tate St. Ives
The Tate's Cornish Outpost. The St Ives School of painting is based on local scenes and the great light in the area. Also some fantastic pottery and changing displays throughout the year.
Essentials
Local Grocery Store. For a small village store they have an excellent selection of food and drink including fresh baked bread.
6 locals recommend
The Co-operative Food
Fore StreetLocal Grocery Store. For a small village store they have an excellent selection of food and drink including fresh baked bread.