Visit St Austell
Our Community
Our centrally placed location in St Austell puts us at the heart of the community. In addition to offering a range of stores for locals and visitors, plus places to eat and meet, a cinema, gym, and banking facilities, we have a fantastic open space to host events. Working in conjunction with the BID and town, these are facilitated throughout the year, marking key dates such as St Piran’s Day, St Austell Pride, the Halloween Zombie Walk, Christmas lights switch-on and more. We also host regular markets, art exhibitions, and workshops.
St Austell Brewery
Brewing some of the nation’s best loved pints, you can book a tour of St Austell Brewery to get behind the scenes and discover more about its history and brewing process. It’s also a great opportunity to sample award-winning beers.
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Wheal Martyn Museum
Wheal Martyn is the UK’s only china clay mining museum, located within two former Victorian clay works. Steeped in history, you can explore this fascinating industry through its archives and working collections of waterwheels, machinery, tools, and vintage lorries, plus take a wildlife walk through the woodlands.
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The Eden Project
Located in a reclaimed china clay pit, The Eden Project is an eco-visitor attraction which explores the interconnection between all living things. Rediscover the natural world as never before in the amazing biomes and enjoy the surrounding grounds. You can get your thrills at Hangloose, England’s longest zipwire.
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
A network of magical gardens, woodland walks and farmland bursting with beautiful plants and wildlife. A range of events are available throughout the year including tours and exhibitions.
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St Austell Clay Trails
Nine clay trails around St Austell in spectacular scenery are available for walking, cycling, and horse riding. With different route lengths and challenge levels, there is something to suit all ages. An excellent way to discover this unique area of Cornwall.
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St Austell Market House
A vibrant creative community hub in a Grade II listed granite building. Established in 1844, it hosts a range of niche independent shops and services, makers markets and local events.
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Beaches, Walks & Cycling
The Cornish Way, a 180-mile route running from Land’s End to Bude, runs through St Austell on its South Coast route, providing some fantastic routes for cycling and walking. Nearby Pentewan Beach is positioned right on the South West Coast Path which you can walk in either direction. St Austell Bay is home to 7 sandy beaches, perfect for families and with spectacular scenery. Some of the beaches are also dog-friendly.
