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Saint Agnes

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Saint Agnes

Saint Agnes works well as a base: 10 minutes from Perranporth, 29km from St Michael's Mount.

Saint Agnes is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,820, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint Agnes sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint Agnes to your route.

About Saint Agnes

St Agnes (Cornish: Breanek) is a civil parish and village on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village is about five miles (8.0 km) north of Redruth and ten miles (16 km) southwest of Newquay. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 8,591. The town of St Agnes, a popular coastal

Read more tourist spot, lies on a main road between Redruth and Perranporth. It was a prehistoric and modern centre for mining of copper, tin and arsenic until the 1920s. Local industry has also included farming, fishing and quarrying, and more recently tourism. The St Agnes district has a heritage of industrial archaeology and much of the landscape is of considerable geological interest. There are also stone-age remains in the parish. The manor of Tywarnhaile was one of the 17 Antiqua maneria of the Duchy of Cornwall.

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Where is Saint Agnes located?

Saint Agnes is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3128 latitude, -5.2046 longitude.

What is the population of Saint Agnes?

Saint Agnes has a population of approximately 2,820 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,820
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.3128, -5.2046

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Saint Agnes

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bedruthan Steps

Giant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.

20 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick

Off-grid beach shack above Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, cooking over fire for a queue that snakes along the coast path. Its summer feast nights sell out in minutes; a 500m walk from the car park.

22 km · about 25 min drive

beach

St Ives

Beloved Cornish seaside town renowned for its turquoise waters, golden beaches and thriving art scene including the Tate St Ives gallery.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Tate St Ives

Modern art gallery dramatically positioned on Porthmeor Beach, showcasing works by the St Ives school and international modern artists.

23 km · about 25 min drive

castle

St Michael's Mount

Magical tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church, connected to Marazion by a cobbled causeway revealed at low tide.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Eden Project

Spectacular complex of enormous biome domes nestled in a former clay pit, housing the world's largest indoor rainforest.

33 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Kynance Cove

Spectacular cove on the Lizard Peninsula with turquoise waters, serpentine rock stacks and caves revealed at low tide.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lizard Point

The most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Saint Agnes

  • 20 kmBedruthan StepsGiant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
  • 40 kmLizard PointThe most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.
  • 46 kmLand's EndThe most south-westerly point of mainland England, where rugged granite cliffs plunge into the Atlantic with views towards the Isles of Scilly.
  • 74 kmAtlantic Highway (A39)Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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