Welcome to Praa Sands

Praa Sands is a beautiful coastal village located in the southwestern part of Cornwall, England. The village is known for its stunning sandy beach, which stretches for almost a mile and is perfect for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. The beach is backed by sand dunes and cliffs, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy. Praa Sands is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Praa Sands has a rich history and culture. The village is home to several ancient sites, including the Men-an-Tol, a Bronze Age monument consisting of three stones, and the nearby Lanyon Quoit, a Neolithic burial chamber. Visitors can also explore the nearby St. Michael's Mount, a tidal island that is home to a medieval castle and church. Praa Sands is also known for its vibrant arts scene, with several galleries and studios showcasing the work of local artists.

Praa Sands is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and culture. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore ancient sites, or immerse yourself in the local arts scene, Praa Sands has something for everyone. With its stunning scenery, rich history, and vibrant culture, it's no wonder that Praa Sands is one of Cornwall's most beloved destinations.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 12.4°C

Feels Like: 8.9°C

Wind: 28.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Germoe Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Paula Blackburn	Germoe Lane Germoe Penzance Cornwall TR20 9QY 01736763310 School Website
Breage Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Holliehead	Trewithick Road Breage Helston Cornwall TR13 9PZ 1326573641 School Website
St Hilary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robin Hamshar	School Lane St Hilary Penzance Cornwall TR20 9DR 01736763324 School Website
Godolphin Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Wandless	Godolphin Cross Breage Helston Cornwall TR13 9RB 1736763318 School Website
Porthleven School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Ratcliffe	Torleven Road Porthleven Helston Cornwall TR13 9BX 1326562249 School Website
Sithney Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah French	Crowntown Helston Cornwall TR13 0AE 1326572910 School Website
Marazion School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenny Rainbow	School Lane Marazion Cornwall TR17 0DG 01736710618 School Website
Leedstown Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Newlands	Townshend Road Leedstown Hayle Cornwall TR27 6AA 1736850242 School Website
St Erth Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr William Coleman	32 School Lane St Erth Hayle Cornwall TR27 6HN 1736753153 School Website
Parc Eglos School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Banner	Church Hill Parc Eglos Helston Cornwall TR13 8UP 1326572998 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Erth Station Approach, St Erth, Cornwall, TR27 6JW 5.28 Miles

Hayle Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4NG 5.77 Miles

Lelant Saltings Saltings Reach, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DL 5.80 Miles

Penzance Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LT 6.63 Miles

Carbis Bay Porthrepta Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26 2NN 7.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jolly Rogers Cars 07808 920606 Chyreen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9EA 2.31 Miles
M C Taxis And Mini Buses 01326 573732 22 Coulthard Drive, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9PF 2.49 Miles
Cornish Cars 01736 711335 19 Primrose Lane Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9LX 2.60 Miles
Todds Private Hire 07792 345138 5 Saint Peters Way, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9AX 3.56 Miles
Brads Taxis 07889 535009 5 Saint Peters Way, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9AX 3.56 Miles
R Cabs 07528 575679 Ocean Crescent, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9EB 3.62 Miles
St Erth And Hayle Taxis 01736 754000 Penberthy House, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6JZ 3.93 Miles
Meneage Taxis 01326 560530 2 Lesley Court, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NA 4.81 Miles
Bobs Taxis 07812 515230 16 Carey Parc, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0DH 4.91 Miles
Autocabs And Helston Taxis 01326 573773 31 Wendron Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8PT 4.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Praa Sands Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hearts Content Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sea Meads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Germoe Crossroads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Germoe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kenneggy Downs Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rinsey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tresowes Crossroads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tresowes Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Ashton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Prussia Cove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trescowe Germoe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosudgeon Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penhale (Ashton) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greatwork Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Porthleven	The Surgery Sunset Gardens Porthleven Cornwall TR13 9BT
Marazion Surgery 01736 711447	Marazion Surgery Gwallon Lane Marazion Cornwall TR17 0HW
Meneage Street Surgery 01326 558714	Meneage Street Surgery 100 Meneage Street Helston Cornwall TR13 8RF
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

Rosudgeon - Main Road
Main Road
Rosudgeon
Penzance
Cornwall
TR20 9QE
01736 762533
Store Website
1.59 miles

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SPAR Newton
Newtown PFS
Germoe
Penzance
TR20 9AB
01736 763894
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Helston
Isaac House Angel Centre Tyacke Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8RR 01326 572596 helston@rosemullionvets.com Website 4.95 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Head &Amp; Head
Veterinary Centre Water-Ma-Trout Helston Cornwall TR13 0LW 01326 572216 accounts@headandhead.co.uk 5.18 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:30	12:30
Sun	closed	closed

Coast2coast Farm Vets
Unit 6, Plot F Helston Business Park Helston Cornwall TR13 8FZ 01326 314023 admin@coast2coastfarmvets.com Website 5.59 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 5.60 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Hayle Veterinary Surgery
82-84 Commercial Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 4DH 01736 754111 info@haylevets.co.uk Website 6.05 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Animal Veterinary Services Ltd
16-18 Fore Street Copperhouse Hayle Cornwall TR27 4DY 01736 755555 info@avshayle.co.uk Website 6.05 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	11:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

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 2.52 miles Perranuthnoe

Location what3words lizard.coil.escorting

Perranuthnoe To Marazion
An Gwythow Perranuthnoe Penzance TR20 9NB 2.70 miles Perranuthnoe Is 3 Miles East Of Penzance On The South Coast

Location what3words grant.hindering.cards

The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 4.65 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.

Long Rock
S W Coast Path Penzance Lancashire TR20 8HZ 5.45 miles The Car Park Is Across The Level Crossing. Free Parking After 4Pm, £1.00 Beforehand

Location what3words clef.eyepieces.bluffing

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 5.90 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

Porth Kidney
Church Rd 6.20 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

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	-11.6°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

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	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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
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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