Welcome to Ludgvan

Ludgvan is a small village located in the west of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Penzance and is known for its beautiful countryside and stunning views of the coast. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 15th-century church of St. Paul, which is a popular tourist attraction.

One of the most notable features of Ludgvan is its proximity to the stunning St. Michael's Mount. This iconic landmark is a small tidal island that is home to a medieval castle and a beautiful garden. Visitors can reach the island by foot at low tide or by boat at high tide. The castle and garden are open to the public and offer a fascinating insight into the history of the area.

Ludgvan is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. These events are a great way for locals and visitors alike to come together and celebrate the unique culture and heritage of the area. Overall, Ludgvan is a charming village that offers a perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 7.8°C

Wind: 24.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ludgvan School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Anderson	Lower Quarter Ludgvan Penzance Cornwall TR20 8EX 01736740408 School Website
Gulval School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Baker	Gulval Penzance Cornwall TR18 3BJ 01736364747 School Website
Marazion School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenny Rainbow	School Lane Marazion Cornwall TR17 0DG 01736710618 School Website
Nancledra School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rick Gill	Nancledra Penzance Cornwall TR20 8NB 1736740409 School Website
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Chris Denley	Penbrea Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2AT 01736332341 School Website
St Marys Catholic School Penzance Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Teixeira	Peverell Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2AT 01736330005 School Website
Humphry Davy School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr William Marshall	Coombe Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2TG 01736363559 School Website
Pensans Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Niki Rogers	Madron Road Penzance Cornwall TR20 8UH 01736363627 School Website
Nancealverne School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ruth Carpenter	Madron Road Penzance TR20 8TP 1736365039 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Penzance Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Hilary Tyreman	Redinnick Place Penzance Cornwall TR18 4HP 01736363009 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penzance Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LT 2.29 Miles

St Erth Station Approach, St Erth, Cornwall, TR27 6JW 2.81 Miles

Lelant Saltings Saltings Reach, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DL 3.39 Miles

Carbis Bay Porthrepta Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26 2NN 3.91 Miles

Hayle Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4NG 4.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Cars Ltd 01736 331221 Long Rock Industrial Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8HX 1.17 Miles
Nippy Cabs 01736 366666 Long Rock Industrial Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8HX 1.17 Miles
Castle Cars 01736 874774 22 Castle Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2AX 2.32 Miles
Any Time Taxi's 01736 888888 The Taxi Rank, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LT 2.33 Miles
Taxis Davis 01736 368668 29 Polweath Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3PN 2.36 Miles
R Cars 01736 330564 1 St. Dominic Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2DL 2.49 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01736 330864 38 St. James St, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2BU 2.61 Miles
Penzance Taxi Co 01736 366366 Round House, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2ST 2.62 Miles
St Erth And Hayle Taxis 01736 754000 Penberthy House, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6JZ 2.64 Miles
R Cars 01736 362222 56 Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4AE 2.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ludgvan Churchtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Angwinack Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Varfell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Quarter Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crowlas Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Long Rock Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Green Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockwells Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrison Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chyvellan Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gulval Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End (Marazion) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitecross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marazion Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marazion Surgery 01736 711447	Marazion Surgery Gwallon Lane Marazion Cornwall TR17 0HW
Penalverne Surgery	Penalverne Drive Penzance Cornwall TR18 2RE
St Clare's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Clare Street Penzance TR18 3DX
St Clare's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St Clare Street Penzance TR18 3DX
Atlantic Medical Group 01736 363741	St Clare Medical Centre St Clare Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 3DX

Local Stores

Penzance
114-117 Market Jew Street
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 2LD
01736 363759
Store Website
2.58 miles

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Sun	10:30	16:30

SPAR Crowlas
Main Road
Crowlas
Penzance
TR20 8DP
01736 740225
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mounts Bay Veterinary Centre Ltd
Unit 15 D&Amp;E Long Rock Industrial Estate Long Rock Penzance Cornwall TR20 8HX 01736 330331 enquiries@mountsbayvets.co.uk Website 1.10 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	16:00
Sun	closed	closed

Penzance Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Penzance Retails Park Eastern Green Penzance Cornwall TR18 3AP 01736 335 300 penzance@vets4pets.com Website 1.57 miles

Animals Treated
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Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Rosevean House Coombe Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 3HU 01736 362 215 info@roseveanvets.co.uk Website 2.45 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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24hr Emergency Service
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Fri	08:30	18:30
24hr Emergency Service
Sat	09:00	13:00
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Sun	closed	closed
24hr Emergency Service

Regent Court Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 &Amp; 2 Lower Queen Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 4DE 01736 368768 regentcourtvets@btconnect.com Website 2.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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Animal Veterinary Services
Animal Vet Services St. Ives Road Carbis Bay St. Ives Cornwall TR26 2JX 01736 796 088 info@avshayle.co.uk Website 3.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet - St Ives Trenwith Lane
Trenwith Lane St. Ives Cornwall TR26 1DA 01736 798 333 st.ives.trenwith.ln@medivet.co.uk Website 4.40 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Long Rock
S W Coast Path Penzance Lancashire TR20 8HZ 1.20 miles The Car Park Is Across The Level Crossing. Free Parking After 4Pm, £1.00 Beforehand

Location what3words clef.eyepieces.bluffing

Perranuthnoe To Marazion
An Gwythow Perranuthnoe Penzance TR20 9NB 3.01 miles Perranuthnoe Is 3 Miles East Of Penzance On The South Coast

Location what3words grant.hindering.cards

Perranuthnoe Beach Cornwall
Walk The Coastal Path, From Perranuthnoe To Marizion St.Michals Mount, Or Onlong The Coastal Path The Other Way All Way To Praa Sands Or Porthleven Hours Of Walking, Stop Little Coves On Your Way Have Pick Nick, Swim In Summer. Or Play With Dog On Beach, Summer Prussia Cove Is Dog Friendly. Lancashire 3.23 miles Perranuthnoe

Location what3words lizard.coil.escorting

Porth Kidney
Church Rd 3.94 miles Park Near To St Uny Lelant Church, On Street And Free. But Popular In Summer. Also Check The Tides - This Walk Really Comes Into Its Own At Low Tide

Location what3words thread.chipper.intruded

Pendeen Carn Cornwall
Pendeen Carn Is Crisscrossed By Bridleways Suitable For Dog Walking. There Are Plenty Of Routes To Choose. You Can Stay On The Level Or Head Uphill. Often We've Done A Circular Route Including The Fogou Towards The Top Of The Hill. Depending On The Time Of Day It Can Be Busy Or Quiet. On A Fine Day There Are Views Along The Coast. Located: Just Off The A3071 From Penzance After Newbridge Take The B3318 (North Road). The Car Park Is Where You See The Sign For Trewallard. North Rd Penzance Lancashire TR19 7TH 6.95 miles Just Off The A3071 From Penzance After Newbridge Take The B3318 (North Road). The Car Park Is Where You See The Sign For Trewallard.

Location what3words reboot.windpipe.sleeping

Chapel Carn Brea
Unnamed Road Penzance Lancashire TR19 6JD 7.81 miles Car Park At Sw 388 283, Just North Of The A30 From Penzance To Sennen And Land'S End.

Location what3words lollipop.speedy.chop

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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