St Austell
St Austell is an excellent base to visit The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the South West Coast Path. It is close to Charlestown, Mevagissey and Fowey.
Eating Out
There are a number of pubs in the town and several nationwide chain cafes as well as independents. Also, there are several bakeries offering pasties. Fast Food outlets like KFC and MacD are on the Mevagissey roundabout.
Beaches
Although St Austell does not have a beach in the town, there are beaches in Carlyon Bay, Porthpean, Par and nearby Pentewan.
Things to Do
St Austell Brewery has a visitor centre offering pub meals, brewery tours and wholesale bottled beers. The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Charlestown are close by. The Wheal Martyn Clay Museum is close to the town centre. Menacuddle Well is perfect for picnics.
Our Perfect Day...
... would start with a hearty meal in the brewery followed by a stroll through the town to Menacuddle.