Guidebook for Porthtowan
Food Scene
This is our 'local', in walking distance of Ocean Sunset (along the road). It serves excellent home-made food with daily specials including pie of the day and fish/seafood options. Make sure you book ahead at busy times. 01209 890359
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The Victory Inn
This is our 'local', in walking distance of Ocean Sunset (along the road). It serves excellent home-made food with daily specials including pie of the day and fish/seafood options. Make sure you book ahead at busy times. 01209 890359
Fantastic beach cafe serving a range of healthy and tasty snacks. Vegetarian and vegan options and special themed nights. http://www.porthtowanbeachcafe.com/
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Porthtowan Beach
Fantastic beach cafe serving a range of healthy and tasty snacks. Vegetarian and vegan options and special themed nights. http://www.porthtowanbeachcafe.com/
A hole in the wall National Trust cafe serving the famous Cornish 'Hedgehog' (with nuts) and 'Fox' without nuts ice cream cones. Enjoy whilst taking a walk along Chapel Porth beach.
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Chapel Porth Beach Cafe
A hole in the wall National Trust cafe serving the famous Cornish 'Hedgehog' (with nuts) and 'Fox' without nuts ice cream cones. Enjoy whilst taking a walk along Chapel Porth beach.
La Cantina Cafe is a fantastic Vegetarian and Vegan cafe, open on Friday lunchtimes throughout the summer season and throughout the year for special events e.g. Reggae Roast Sundays, Live music nights. They also host craft and horticultural courses and theatre events. http://www.mpecopark.co.uk/
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Mount Pleasant Ecological Park
Chapel HillLa Cantina Cafe is a fantastic Vegetarian and Vegan cafe, open on Friday lunchtimes throughout the summer season and throughout the year for special events e.g. Reggae Roast Sundays, Live music nights. They also host craft and horticultural courses and theatre events. http://www.mpecopark.co.uk/
This vibrant bar and restaurant offers fab cocktails and local brews and delicitious locally sourced fayre, with vegetarian and vegan options. They also host live music with artists of local and international acclaim. http://www.the-taphouse.com/
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The Tap House
3 PetervilleThis vibrant bar and restaurant offers fab cocktails and local brews and delicitious locally sourced fayre, with vegetarian and vegan options. They also host live music with artists of local and international acclaim. http://www.the-taphouse.com/
Another fantastic restaurant serving up delicious home-cooked, locally-sourced produce from home-made teacakes (the best I've ever tasted) to evening meals.
https://www.facebook.com/Taste-Restaurant-187664688024320/
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Taste Restaurant
40 Vicarage RdAnother fantastic restaurant serving up delicious home-cooked, locally-sourced produce from home-made teacakes (the best I've ever tasted) to evening meals.
https://www.facebook.com/Taste-Restaurant-187664688024320/
Great cafe sitauted at Wheal Kitty workshops, St Agnes, famous for its 'Taco Tuesdays'.
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Canteen
Chapel HillGreat cafe sitauted at Wheal Kitty workshops, St Agnes, famous for its 'Taco Tuesdays'.
Drinks & Nightlife
This go-to sundowner spot has amazing views, is right next to the beach and 15 minutes' walk from Ocean Sunset. It's a fabulous family-friendly bar serving excellent food (we love the fish tacos). Very popular with surfers, both local and visiting. Live music also on Saturday nights throughout much of the year. http://www.blue-bar.co.uk/
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Blue Bar
Beach RoadThis go-to sundowner spot has amazing views, is right next to the beach and 15 minutes' walk from Ocean Sunset. It's a fabulous family-friendly bar serving excellent food (we love the fish tacos). Very popular with surfers, both local and visiting. Live music also on Saturday nights throughout much of the year. http://www.blue-bar.co.uk/
Parks & Nature
Just 20 minutes' walk from Ocean Sunset, Porthtowan Beach is a Blue Flag stretch of golden sand that extends to nearby Chapel Porth at low tide. Popular with surfers and body-boarders, it is RNLI patrolled and offers rockpools and caves to explore, a natural swimming pool and a children's play area. There is a dog ban on this beach from Easter Day to Oct 1st. http://www.porthtowanbeach.com
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Porthtowan Beach
Just 20 minutes' walk from Ocean Sunset, Porthtowan Beach is a Blue Flag stretch of golden sand that extends to nearby Chapel Porth at low tide. Popular with surfers and body-boarders, it is RNLI patrolled and offers rockpools and caves to explore, a natural swimming pool and a children's play area. There is a dog ban on this beach from Easter Day to Oct 1st. http://www.porthtowanbeach.com
At low tide you can walk along the sands from Porthtowan beach to Chapel Porth beach (or you can drive and park in the NT car park). Popular for its surf and family-friendly sands. RNLI patrolled.
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Chapel Porth Beach
South West Coast PathAt low tide you can walk along the sands from Porthtowan beach to Chapel Porth beach (or you can drive and park in the NT car park). Popular for its surf and family-friendly sands. RNLI patrolled.
Trevaunance Cove is St Agnes' beach. Popular with surfers and bodyboarders, it is dog-friendly all year round. RNLI patrolled and family-friendly.
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Trevaunance Cove
Quay RoadTrevaunance Cove is St Agnes' beach. Popular with surfers and bodyboarders, it is dog-friendly all year round. RNLI patrolled and family-friendly.
Sightseeing
Walk along the coastal path from Porthtowan, via Chapel Porth to the iconic Wheal Coates engine house, enjoying stunning ocean views along the way. Take your binoculars and you might spot dophins, seals or basking sharks. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wheal-coates
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Wheal Coates
Walk along the coastal path from Porthtowan, via Chapel Porth to the iconic Wheal Coates engine house, enjoying stunning ocean views along the way. Take your binoculars and you might spot dophins, seals or basking sharks. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wheal-coates
St Agnes is a friendly and lively village with lots going on all year round. There are numerous places to eat and drink, greengrocers, butchers, a bakery, convenience stores, gift shops, art galleries and a museum. Venture down 'Stippy Stappy' the extremely steep row of traditional Cornish cottages, down towards Trevaunance Cove.
http://www.st-agnes.com/
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St Agnes
St Agnes is a friendly and lively village with lots going on all year round. There are numerous places to eat and drink, greengrocers, butchers, a bakery, convenience stores, gift shops, art galleries and a museum. Venture down 'Stippy Stappy' the extremely steep row of traditional Cornish cottages, down towards Trevaunance Cove.
http://www.st-agnes.com/
Carn Brae Monument was built in 1836 as the local community's tribute to Francis Basset, philanthropist and member of the most important mining family in the area. You can walk, cycle or ride up to the monument. There are great views on a clear day https://cambornetown.com/about-camborne/the-local-area/carn-brea-monument. Carn Brae restaurant is also nearby, situated in the ornamental castle (see restaurant listings).
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Carn Brea
Carn Brae Monument was built in 1836 as the local community's tribute to Francis Basset, philanthropist and member of the most important mining family in the area. You can walk, cycle or ride up to the monument. There are great views on a clear day https://cambornetown.com/about-camborne/the-local-area/carn-brea-monument. Carn Brae restaurant is also nearby, situated in the ornamental castle (see restaurant listings).
Essentials
This is the village Post Office and convenience store selling locally-produced milk, bread, meat, veggies, beer, cider and other essentials.
Porthtowan Village Stores
Beach RoadThis is the village Post Office and convenience store selling locally-produced milk, bread, meat, veggies, beer, cider and other essentials.
Arts & Culture
Re-opened after its refurbishment and extension, the gallery hosts a permamenet exhibition of modern art in St Ives and its relationship with the wider world, including British and international artists from Ben Nicholson, Peter Lanyon and Barbara Hepworth to Piet Mondrian, Naum Gabo and Paule Vézelay. There is also a great top floor cafe with sea views. http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives
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Tate St. Ives
Re-opened after its refurbishment and extension, the gallery hosts a permamenet exhibition of modern art in St Ives and its relationship with the wider world, including British and international artists from Ben Nicholson, Peter Lanyon and Barbara Hepworth to Piet Mondrian, Naum Gabo and Paule Vézelay. There is also a great top floor cafe with sea views. http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives
Located in Barbara Hepworth's house, this is a beautiful exhibition. Currently closed for building maintenance, reopening Spring 2018.
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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon HillLocated in Barbara Hepworth's house, this is a beautiful exhibition. Currently closed for building maintenance, reopening Spring 2018.
An adorable children's theatre built in a converted boathouse. It's tiny, but perfect for little people - showing puppet shows, magic shows and more. https://www.boathousetheatre.com/
BoatHouse Theatre
1 Carnglaze PlAn adorable children's theatre built in a converted boathouse. It's tiny, but perfect for little people - showing puppet shows, magic shows and more. https://www.boathousetheatre.com/
Entertainment & Activities
This is Merlin Cinema's flagship cinema. It’s been recently-renovated and now boasts comfy seats, bar service, and private boxes for hire. http://redruth.merlincinemas.co.uk/home
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Regal Redruth Cinema & Theatre
6 Fore StThis is Merlin Cinema's flagship cinema. It’s been recently-renovated and now boasts comfy seats, bar service, and private boxes for hire. http://redruth.merlincinemas.co.uk/home