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.
Click here for view, beaches and attractions in the St.Austell area
The
town offers:
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