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St Austell

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About St Austell

St Austell is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Saint Blazey, 35km from St Nectan's Glen.

St Austell is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 24,360, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, St Austell 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 St Austell to your route.

About St Austell

St Austell (, ; Cornish: Sen Austel) is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, 10 miles (16 km) south of Bodmin and 30 miles (48 km) west of the border with Devon. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 20,985 and the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had

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Where is St Austell located?

St Austell is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3425 latitude, -4.7744 longitude.

What is the population of St Austell?

St Austell has a population of approximately 24,360 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
24,360
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.3425, -4.7744

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 St Austell

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Eden Project

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

3 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bedruthan Steps

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

22 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

waterfall

St Nectan's Glen

A mystical 60-foot waterfall that bores through a holed rock in a fern-draped wooded glen near Tintagel.

35 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Tintagel Castle

Dramatic clifftop ruins steeped in Arthurian legend, connected to the mainland by a striking modern footbridge above the Atlantic.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

National Marine Aquarium

The UK's largest aquarium in Plymouth dedicated to ocean conservation with Atlantic Ocean and deep reef exhibits.

45 km · about 50 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Kynance Cove

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

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near St Austell

  • 22 kmBedruthan StepsGiant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
  • 53 kmLizard PointThe most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.
  • 57 kmAtlantic Highway (A39)Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.
  • 74 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 kmHartland QuaySavage stretch of North Devon coast where contorted rock strata zigzag into the Atlantic, reached by a dead-end road down the cliffs to a 16th-century harbour site and pub. Shipwreck country with a small museum.

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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