A small market town on the South coast once dominated by the clay mining industry, less important now but still having a large influence on employment in the area. Not usually acquainted with the tourist industry but this is rapidly gathering pace which is illustrated by the growing number of guest houses and tourist parks.  
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The town offers:

• All shopping requirements including high street names

• Swimming baths

• Multi screen cinema

• Tennis courts                                                                                                               

• Tourist information centre      (found on the A390 St Austell By-Pass)

Close by:

• The Eden Project (probably the futures main attraction in the Country)

• The Lost Gardens of Heligan (very popular with locals and visitors alike)

• Lanhydrock House/Gardens (popular all year round, try a cream tea)

• Charlestown Harbour (tall ships and popular with film makers)

• Mevagissey (a popular working fishing port)

• Numerous Country Inns (excellent good value meals)

• Camping and Caravanning in the Pentewan Valley

• Good safe sandy beaches at Pentewan, Porthpean, Crinnis and Gorran Haven

• Truro City  -  20 mins drive

• Newquay  -  30 mins drive

Summary:  St Austell is understandably growing in popularity, it is a good central touring base with several interesting and popular attractions on its doorstep