Welcome to Porthcurno

Porthcurno is a small village located in the southwestern part of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters. The village is surrounded by beautiful cliffs and hills, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Porthcurno is also home to the famous Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre built into the cliffs overlooking the sea.

One of the main attractions in Porthcurno is its beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Cornwall. The beach is surrounded by cliffs and has soft white sand and turquoise waters. It is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing. The beach is also home to the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, which tells the story of the village's role in the development of global communications.

Another must-see attraction in Porthcurno is the Minack Theatre. The theatre was built in the 1930s by a local woman named Rowena Cade, who wanted to create a unique venue for local theatre productions. The theatre is built into the cliffs overlooking the sea and has stunning views of the coastline. It is now a popular venue for plays, concerts, and other cultural events, and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 29.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Levan Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Mark Francis	The Bottoms St Buryan Penzance Cornwall TR19 6HD 01736810486 School Website
St Buryan Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joshua Mcdonald	Rectory Road St Buryan Penzance Cornwall TR19 6BB 01736810480 School Website
Sennen Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Smith	Sennen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7AW 1736871392 School Website
St Just Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Demelza Bolton	Bosorne Road St Just Penzance Cornwall TR19 7JU 01736788478 School Website
Cape Cornwall School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hall	Cape Cornwall Street St Just Penzance Cornwall TR19 7JX 1736788501 School Website
Mousehole School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Trow	Foxes Lane Mousehole Penzance Cornwall TR19 6QQ 1736731427 School Website
Newlyn School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Connolly	Carne Road Newlyn Penzance Cornwall TR18 5QA 01736363509 School Website
Alverton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Higgs	Toltuff Crescent Alverton Penzance Cornwall TR18 4QD 1736364087 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
Heamoor Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Jodie Flynn	Bosvenna Way Heamoor Penzance Cornwall TR18 3JZ 01736364868 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penzance Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LT 7.70 Miles

St Erth Station Approach, St Erth, Cornwall, TR27 6JW 12.79 Miles

Lelant Saltings Saltings Reach, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DL 13.37 Miles

Carbis Bay Porthrepta Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26 2NN 13.62 Miles

St Ives Station Road, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BP 13.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Logan Rock Cars 01736 871786 4 Polgigga Terrace, Polgigga, St Levan, Cornwall, TR19 6LT 1.15 Miles
Lands End Airport 01736 788771 Kelynack, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7RL 3.90 Miles
Rosevale Cars 01736 810751 9 Beacon Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8QR 4.94 Miles
West Cornwall Cars 01736 787473 Old Seabird House, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JB 5.67 Miles
Stones Taxis Ltd 01736 366366 3 The Coombe, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5HS 6.30 Miles
Any Time Taxis 01736 888888 21 Mount Lidden, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4PA 6.51 Miles
Trelawny Cars 01736 785927 33 Trewellard Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7ST 7.08 Miles
Trelawney Cars 01736 788877 33 Trewellard Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7ST 7.08 Miles
Care Taxis 01736 367433 35 Trevean Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2RT 7.21 Miles
Kits Cars 01736 333731 12 Parc Wartha Av, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2RY 7.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Levan Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Treen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trethewey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Porthgwarra Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Polgigga Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penberth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparnon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trevescan Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Buryan Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sennen Churchtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sennen Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boskenna Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sea View Estate Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sunny Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lands End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cape Cornwall Surgery	Market Street St. Just Penzance TR19 7HX
Newlyn Surgery	3 New Road Newlyn Penzance TR18 5PZ
Morrab Surgery 01736 363866	Morrab Surgery 2 Morrab Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 4EL
Penalverne Surgery	Penalverne Drive Penzance Cornwall TR18 2RE
St Clare's Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Clare Street Penzance TR18 3DX

Local Stores

St Just
Corner House
St Just
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7HE
01736 788728
Store Website
5.72 miles

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SPAR Sennen
First & Last Stores
Mayon
Sennen
TR19 7AD
01736 871917
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Regent Court Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 &Amp; 2 Lower Queen Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 4DE 01736 368768 regentcourtvets@btconnect.com Website 7.23 miles
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Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Rosevean House Coombe Road Penzance Cornwall TR18 3HU 01736 362 215 info@roseveanvets.co.uk Website 7.58 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 8.41 miles

Animals Treated
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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 8.95 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 13.36 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 13.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lands End
A Walk From Sennen Cove To Land’S End, Encompassing Spectacular Views And A Variety Of Wildlife. TR19 7DA 3.25 miles Follow The A30 Through Cornwall, Heading South-West, Until You Reach Its End.

Chapel Carn Brea
Unnamed Road Penzance Lancashire TR19 6JD 3.71 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

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 6.90 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.

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Long Rock
S W Coast Path Penzance Lancashire TR20 8HZ 8.93 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 10.56 miles Perranuthnoe Is 3 Miles East Of Penzance On The South Coast

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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 10.60 miles Perranuthnoe

Location what3words lizard.coil.escorting

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-9.4°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
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

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

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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