Welcome to Polpenwith

Polpenwith is a small village located in the southwestern part of Cornwall, England. The village is situated on the coast and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. The village is home to a small community of locals who are proud of their heritage and culture. The village has a rich history that dates back to the Bronze Age, and there are many ancient sites and monuments that can be found in and around the village.

One of the most popular attractions in Polpenwith is the Polpenwith Heritage Centre. The centre is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the village and the surrounding area. Visitors can learn about the village's history, see artefacts from the Bronze Age, and explore the local flora and fauna. The centre also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including traditional Cornish music and dance performances.

Polpenwith is also known for its beautiful beaches. The village is home to several beaches, including Polpenwith Beach, which is a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing. The beach is surrounded by cliffs and offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can also explore the nearby coves and rock pools, which are home to a variety of marine life. Overall, Polpenwith is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Cornwall.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9°C

Wind: 22.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Constantine Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Smith	Trebarvah Road Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5AG 1326340554 School Website
Manaccan Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lisa Woodhouse	Church Town Manaccan Helston Cornwall TR12 6HR 01326231431 School Website
Mawnan C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jilly Pridmore	Shute Hill Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5HQ 01326250660 School Website
Boskenwyn Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Blackburn	Boskenwyn Near Gweek Helston Cornwall TR13 0NG 01326572618 School Website
Garras Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Sturges	St Keverne Road Mawgan Helston Cornwall TR12 6AY 1326221653 School Website
Wendron Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matt Oakley	Helston TR13 0PX
St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Luff	Penberthy Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8AR 01326572386 School Website
Halwin School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Lawrence	Porkellis Helston Cornwall TR13 0EG 1209860329 School Website
Mabe Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Jenkin	Cunningham Park Mabe Penryn Cornwall TR10 9HB 1326372662 School Website
Helston Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alex Lingard	Church Hill Helston Cornwall TR13 8NR 1326572685 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 5.05 Miles

Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 5.24 Miles

Falmouth Town Avenue Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AZ 5.54 Miles

Falmouth Docks Station Approach, Off Pendennis Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LT 5.96 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 7.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cove Cars 07980 814058 1 Forthcrom, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6UN 1.73 Miles
Telstar Taxis 0800 999 2477 Malogan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6LQ 3.52 Miles
Abbacab 01326 573000 24 Roskilling Wartha, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8LY 4.07 Miles
Checkers Taxis 01326 212127 Trelowarren Arms, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5DR 4.08 Miles
Castle Taxis 01326 313747 46 The Gluyas, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4SE 4.38 Miles
247 Taxis 07879 770445 Flat 3, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8FH 4.50 Miles
Autocabs And Helston Taxis 01326 573773 31 Wendron Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8PT 4.55 Miles
111 Treble One Cabs 01326 210111 18 Mongleath Avenue, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PR 4.57 Miles
Peters Cabs 01326 211541 74 Mongleath Rd, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PW 4.63 Miles
Trj Limos 07879 016091 Parkengue, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9EP 4.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Penbothidno Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Constantine Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ponjeravah Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Trenarth Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trewardrevamill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gweek Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Helford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Budock Vean Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helford Passage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Constantine Surgery	9 Bowling Green Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5AP
Mawnan Smith	Goldmartin Square Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5EP
Seahawk Medical Centre	Seahawk Medical Centre Culdrose Helston Cornwall TR12 7RH
Helston Medical Centre 01326 572637	Helston Medical Centre Trelawney Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8AU
Helston Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Trelawney Road Helston TR13 8AU

Local Stores

Falmouth - Clipper Way
Mongleath Avenue
Boslowick
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4PN
01326 314947
Store Website
4.64 miles

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SPAR Constantine
1-2
Church Square
Constantine
Near Falmouth
TR11 5AW
01326 340394
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coast2coast Farm Vets
Unit 6, Plot F Helston Business Park Helston Cornwall TR13 8FZ 01326 314023 admin@coast2coastfarmvets.com Website 3.97 miles

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Head &Amp; Head
Veterinary Centre Water-Ma-Trout Helston Cornwall TR13 0LW 01326 572216 accounts@headandhead.co.uk 4.39 miles
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Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Helston
Isaac House Angel Centre Tyacke Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8RR 01326 572596 helston@rosemullionvets.com Website 4.61 miles
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Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital
Tregoniggie Industrial Estate Bickland Water Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SN 01326 313991 admin@rosemullionvets.com Website 4.72 miles
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Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice
Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NT 01326 450121 info@cornishpaws.co.uk 4.88 miles

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Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Penryn
Parc Briwer Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LF 01326 378080 penryn@rosemullionvets.com Website 5.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bosveal
Make The Most Of Bosveal, Follow The Moderate Route (In Pink), Joining The South West Coast Path For Some Great Coastal Views, Along With Taking In The Countryside. TR11 5JR 2.60 miles From Truro, Join The A39 South-Bound Direction Falmouth From Truro. Follow The A39 Until You Can Take The 2Nd Exit Onto Union Road. Continue Straight Onto Union Corner. From The Roundabout Follow The Brown Road Signs To Glendurgan Via Mawnan Smith. Leaving Mawnan Smith Take The First Left Hand Turn, On The Road To Helford Passage, This Road Is Marked Durgan, Continue Along This Road Until You See The Entrance To Bosveal Car Park On The Right.

Degibna
There Are Many Types Of Walks And There Is A Sign Showing All Different Routes So Can Range From A Mile Onwards B3297 Lancashire 4.06 miles Head Towards Helston Hospital Then Turn Off At Digibna Lane Follow This For 5 Minutes Until You See A Church. There Is A Carpark Opposite Then Choose Any Walk As Most Circular

Location what3words vocal.hothouse.release

The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 4.97 miles From Helston, Off The A394, Take The Portlevan Road (B3304) Southward. You Will Pass A Boating Lake To Your Right, With The Car Park Opposite.

Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 5.88 miles

Location what3words sweetener.revives.convinces

Mullion Cove
A Moderate, Circular Walk To The Picturesque Fishing Hamlet At Mullion Cove. Mullion Cove On The West Coast Of The Lizard Peninsula Is A Small Sandy Beach, Mostly Covered At High Tide, Beside The Historic Lifeboat Station And Picturesque Mullion Harbour. TR12 7HW 6.23 miles From The A394 At Turnpike Cross, Take The A3083. Follow This Road Down To Penhale, Where You Should Take A Right Onto Meaver Road. Follow This Road Until You Reach Mullion, And The Car Park Is On Your Right.

Tehidy Country Park
Tehidy Is The Largest Area Of Woodland In West Cornwall. It Holds Over 9 Miles Of Paths And 250 Acres Of Woodland And Lakes To Discover. TR14 0EZ 10.55 miles Head Towards The Main Entrance At South Drive, Where There Is A Free Car Park And Café. This Is Clearly Signposted With Brown Signs From The A30 At Tolvaddon.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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