Guidebook for St Austell
Food Scene
Wood fired Pizza Oven, fun friendly atmosphere in this converted lifeboat house with views over Polkerris beach.
117 locals recommend
Sams On The Beach, Restaurant
Wood fired Pizza Oven, fun friendly atmosphere in this converted lifeboat house with views over Polkerris beach.
Hooked! Restaurant
Tabernacle StreetGo for the seafood stay for the drinks.
Arts & Culture
Lots of events on here all year round. Check online for tickets in advance, they also have a lovely cafe/wine bar in the entrance hall.
93 locals recommend
Hall for Cornwall
Back QuayLots of events on here all year round. Check online for tickets in advance, they also have a lovely cafe/wine bar in the entrance hall.
More artgalleries than anywhere else in Cornwall including the Tate St Ives. Head West for the day and take your time in this quaint little town with a modern vibe.
610 locals recommend
St Ives
More artgalleries than anywhere else in Cornwall including the Tate St Ives. Head West for the day and take your time in this quaint little town with a modern vibe.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Daniels LaneAsda St Austell Superstore
Cromwell RoadGetting Around
St Austell station
High Cross StreetSightseeing
St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre
63 Trevarthian RdTours, Great Beer all within walking distance.
Stunning port town not to be missed, lots of independant shops, galleries and places to eat and drink. Check out the historic Tall ships that are normally in the harbour.
228 locals recommend
Charlestown
Stunning port town not to be missed, lots of independant shops, galleries and places to eat and drink. Check out the historic Tall ships that are normally in the harbour.
Easy rail access or a 45 min trip from St Austell. Falmouth is a delight and full of great restaurants and independent shopping .
303 locals recommend
Falmouth
Easy rail access or a 45 min trip from St Austell. Falmouth is a delight and full of great restaurants and independent shopping .
This beautiful ancient port is one of the best on the South coast. It's not huge but take your time and explore the surrounding area. If it's dry try to do the Hall Walk, a 4 mile loop taking in all the best scenery from the area. Fans of Daphné de Maurier shouldn't miss this stop.
241 locals recommend
Fowey
This beautiful ancient port is one of the best on the South coast. It's not huge but take your time and explore the surrounding area. If it's dry try to do the Hall Walk, a 4 mile loop taking in all the best scenery from the area. Fans of Daphné de Maurier shouldn't miss this stop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great day trip with family for surfing and beaches. Head here in the evening for the bars and clubs.
215 locals recommend
Newquay
Great day trip with family for surfing and beaches. Head here in the evening for the bars and clubs.
Parks & Nature
Stunning walks and scenery all around, even a drive through the area feels like you've seen the real cornwall!
150 locals recommend
Bodmin Moor
Stunning walks and scenery all around, even a drive through the area feels like you've seen the real cornwall!
Great local beach just 5 mins drive from St Austell with lovely views over to Fowey's Gribbon Head Daymark.
23 locals recommend
Pentewan
Great local beach just 5 mins drive from St Austell with lovely views over to Fowey's Gribbon Head Daymark.
The main attraction! It's not the cheapest day out buy rain or shine it is like no other place in the UK, well worth a good afternoon of your time just for the spectacle.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
The main attraction! It's not the cheapest day out buy rain or shine it is like no other place in the UK, well worth a good afternoon of your time just for the spectacle.