How to get here
St Austell, A3058 via A39 from the A30, or the A391 from A30. From Truro use the A39/A390 route.
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St Austell tourist information
St Austell, a small town, the local area is a major source of China Clay, exported all over the world. So don't be surprised to see spoil heaps and clay pits.
The towns history is reflected in its buildings, and John Hoge, inventor of the fire engine was born here.
Market House, built 1791, and the Holy Trinity church, as well as the Quaker Meeting Room, built in 1829, are some of the old buildings in the town to look at. See if you can find the flat stone called The Menagew Stone in Fore Street.
Don't forget to visit Charlestown !..see below !
Activities
St Austell Brewery 63 Trevarthian Road, St Austell PL25 4BY
The local brewery has been brewing since 1851. St Austell Brewery information
Gardens
Lost Gardens Of Heligan Pentewan, St Austell PL26 6EN
Restored to its former glory now, gardens, lakes, shop etc. Lost Gardens Of Heligan information
Pine Lodge Gardens Holmbush, St Austell PL25 3RQ
A 30 acre garden at Cuddra. Pine Lodge Gardens information
Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens Holmbush, St Austell PL25 3RQ
A 30 acre garden to enjoy. Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens information
Historic Houses
Caerhays Castle Gorran, Mevagissey PL26 6LY
Caerhays Castle Gardens, go via Trevrrick, carefully!, gardens with castle Caerhays Castle information
Trewithen Grampound Road near, Probus TR2 4DD
Trewithen, with its most pleasant gardens, landscaped, also has an 18th century house, walled gardens, shop etc. Trewithen information
Museums
Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum Wheal Martyn, Carthew, St Austell PL26 8XG
All about china clay plus a Country Park. Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum information
Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre Charlestown, St Austell PL25 3NJ
Quay Road Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre information
Out & About
Menacuddle Holy Well, St Austell
A small local beauty spot. Menacuddle Holy Well information
Black Head, St Austell
See the coastal Iron Age earthworks. Black Head information
Charlestown Charlestown, St Austell
A working port. Charlestown information
Explore the South Cornwall coast, with its dramatic cliffs and fishing villages, Mevagissey is a good starting point, then follow the coast around to the village of St Mawes.
Towns Near St Austell To Visit - straight line distance:
Mevagissey Tourist Information (4.89 miles) Fowey Tourist Information (6.00 miles) Lostwithiel Tourist Information (6.50 miles) Probus Tourist Information (8.58 miles)
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St Austell Tourist Information Centre
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By Pass Service Station
Southbourne Road
St Austell
PL25 4RS
Tel: 01726 879500
Email: tic@cornish-riviera.co.uk
Area Telephone Code
- 01726
