Welcome to Madron

Madron is a small village located in the west of Cornwall, England. It is situated about two miles northwest of Penzance and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The village is also home to several historic sites, including the Madron Holy Well and the Madron Parish Church.

The Madron Holy Well is a natural spring that has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. It is believed to have healing properties and is visited by people from all over the world. The well is surrounded by a stone wall and is accessed by a small gate. Visitors can dip their hands in the water or leave offerings such as flowers or coins. The well is also home to several species of rare plants and animals, making it a popular spot for nature lovers.

The Madron Parish Church is another historic landmark in the village. It is a Grade I listed building and dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. It is also home to several important artifacts, including a 15th-century rood screen and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a must-see for anyone interested in history and architecture.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 4°C

Wind: 34.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Madderns C Of E School Madron Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Hilary Tyreman	Bellair Road Madron Penzance Cornwall TR20 8SP 01736364845 School Website
Mounts Bay Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Les Hall	Boscathnoe Lane Heamoor Penzance Cornwall TR18 3JT 01736363240 School Website
Heamoor Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Jodie Flynn	Bosvenna Way Heamoor Penzance Cornwall TR18 3JZ 01736364868 School Website
Nancealverne School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ruth Carpenter	Madron Road Penzance TR20 8TP 1736365039 School Website
Pensans Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Niki Rogers	Madron Road Penzance Cornwall TR20 8UH 01736363627 School Website
Humphry Davy School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr William Marshall	Coombe Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2TG 01736363559 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
Penwith Alternative Provision Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Chris Denley	Penbrea Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 2AT 01736332341 School Website
Trythall Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Matthew Strevens	New Mill Penzance Cornwall TR20 8XR 01736362021
Alverton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Higgs	Toltuff Crescent Alverton Penzance Cornwall TR18 4QD 1736364087 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penzance Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LT 1.62 Miles

St Erth Station Approach, St Erth, Cornwall, TR27 6JW 5.93 Miles

Carbis Bay Porthrepta Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26 2NN 6.36 Miles

Lelant Saltings Saltings Reach, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DL 6.39 Miles

St Ives Station Road, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BP 6.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kernow Kabs 01736 785959 7 Carmen Sq, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3HH 0.61 Miles
Taxis Davis 01736 368668 29 Polweath Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3PN 1.16 Miles
Kits Cars 01736 333731 12 Parc Wartha Av, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2RY 1.18 Miles
Care Taxis 01736 367433 35 Trevean Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2RT 1.31 Miles
R Cars 01736 330564 1 St. Dominic Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2DL 1.38 Miles
Penzance Taxi Co 01736 366366 Round House, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2ST 1.41 Miles
Castle Cars 01736 874774 22 Castle Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2AX 1.43 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01736 330864 38 St. James St, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2BU 1.49 Miles
Any Time Taxis 01736 888888 21 Mount Lidden, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4PA 1.58 Miles
Any Time Taxi's 01736 888888 The Taxi Rank, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LT 1.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Madron Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trengwainton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boscathnoe Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heamoor Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmond Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tremaine Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Treneere Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tremethick Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Polwithen Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Landsdowne Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Clare Street Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Penhalverne Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Alverton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newmill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Sunnyside Surgery 01736 363340	St Clare Medical Centre St Clare Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 3DX
Rosmellyn Surgery 01736 330909	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
1.59 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Rosevean House Coombe Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 3HU 01736 362 215 info@roseveanvets.co.uk Website 1.27 miles
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Regent Court Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 &Amp; 2 Lower Queen Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 4DE 01736 368768 regentcourtvets@btconnect.com Website 1.77 miles
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Penzance Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Penzance Retails Park Eastern Green Penzance Cornwall TR18 3AP 01736 335 300 penzance@vets4pets.com Website 2.06 miles

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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 2.66 miles
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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 6.10 miles
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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 6.19 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Long Rock
S W Coast Path Penzance Lancashire TR20 8HZ 2.79 miles The Car Park Is Across The Level Crossing. Free Parking After 4Pm, £1.00 Beforehand

Location what3words clef.eyepieces.bluffing

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 3.86 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 4.63 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

Perranuthnoe To Marazion
An Gwythow Perranuthnoe Penzance TR20 9NB 5.50 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 5.68 miles Perranuthnoe

Location what3words lizard.coil.escorting

Porth Kidney
Church Rd 6.87 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

Weather Forecast

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