Welcome to Twelveheads

Twelveheads is a small village located in the heart of Cornwall, England. The village is situated between the towns of Truro and Redruth and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The name Twelveheads comes from the twelve mine engine houses that were once located in the area. These engine houses were used to extract tin and copper from the mines that were once abundant in the region.

Today, Twelveheads is a quiet and peaceful village that is popular with tourists who come to explore the surrounding countryside. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the old Methodist chapel and the village hall, which was once a school. There is also a small pub in the village, which serves traditional Cornish food and drink. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of wildflowers. There are also a number of walking and cycling trails in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Twelveheads is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, Twelveheads has something to offer. With its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly locals, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind. So why not plan a visit to Twelveheads and discover all that this beautiful village has to offer?

Local Schools

School	Details
Cusgarne Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Barnard	Cusgarne Truro Cornwall TR4 8RW 1872863563 School Website
Oak Tree School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Stockton	Truro Business Park Threemilestone Truro Cornwall TR4 9NH 1872264221 School Website
Chacewater Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Hick	Church Hill Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8PZ 1872560302 School Website
Perran Ar Worthal Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Heffer	School Hill Perranwell Station Truro Cornwall TR3 7LA 01872863004 School Website
Threemilestone School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzannah Teagle	Polstain Road Threemilestone Truro Cornwall TR3 6DH 01872263322
Richard Lander School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Mulcahy	Higher Besore Road Truro Cornwall TR3 6LT 01872273750 School Website
Truro And Penwith College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Martin Tucker	College Road Truro Cornwall TR1 3XX 1872267000
St Day And Carharrack Community School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susannah Storey	School Hill Burnwithian St Day Redruth Cornwall TR16 5LG 01209820456 School Website
Devoran School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Lock	Devoran Lane Devoran Truro Cornwall TR3 6PA 01872863223 School Website
Kennall Vale School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Chirgwin	Park Crescent Ponsanooth Truro Cornwall TR3 7HY 1872863672 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 1.95 Miles

Truro Station Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HH 3.54 Miles

Redruth Station Road, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AB 4.19 Miles

Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 4.58 Miles

Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 6.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Apollo Taxis 01872 225858 99 Polstain Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6DB 2.03 Miles
Spikes Taxis 0800 028 6009 15 Valley View Drive, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3UL 2.64 Miles
A1 Airport Taxis 01872 870773 12 Higher Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7EW 2.90 Miles
Duchycars 01872 870773 12 Higher Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7EW 2.90 Miles
A1 Taxis Of Truro 01872 275981 33 Malabar Rd, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3NU 3.07 Miles
1-2-1 Truro City Taxis 01872 263635 2 St. Marys Terrace, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3SW 3.89 Miles
P J Taxis 0800 731 7472 Chilmington House, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7BL 3.98 Miles
4040 Taxis 01209 314040 W Cornwall Enterprise Centre, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS 4.03 Miles
Jims Cabs 01209 314800 Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS 4.03 Miles
Truro Taxi Cab Co 01872 321321 31 Bosvean Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DX 4.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fernsplatt Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twelveheads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bissoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baldhu Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Cusgarne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frogpool Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenwith Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pulla Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creegbrawse Cross Roads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Hugus Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Perranwell Station Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chacewater Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crofthandy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunstan Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tr4 155 Threemilestone Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chacewater Health Centre 01872 560346	The Health Centre Chacewater Truro Cornwall TR4 8QS
Threemilestone 01872 272266	Pengelly Way Threemilestone Truro Cornwall TR3 6DP
Carnon Downs Surgery 01872 863221	The Surgery Bissoe Road,Carnon Downs Truro Cornwall TR3 6JD
St Day	17 Scorrier Street St Day Redruth Cornwall TR16 5LH
Cornwall Improved Access Scheme 01872 222400	Cudmore House Oak Lane Truro, Cornwall TR1 3LP

Local Stores

Threemilestone - Chyvelah Road
52 Chyvelah Road
Threemilestone
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6BX
01872 273130
Store Website
2.03 miles

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SPAR Threemilestone
SPAR
Hugus Road
Threemilestone
Truro
TR3 6DD
01872 274622
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Truro) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Treliske Retail Park Tresawls Road Truro Cornwall TR1 3LN 01872 266 002 truro@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.51 miles
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Cvets Cornwall Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service
The Old Dairy Penstraze Truro Cornwall TR4 8PN 01872 560952 cvets@hotmail.com Website 2.70 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Highertown Vets
23 Highertown Highertown Truro Cornwall TR1 3QE 01872 273408 mail@highertownvet.co.uk Website 2.98 miles

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Clifton Villa Veterinary Surgery
Clifton Villa Coronation Terrace Truro Cornwall TR1 3HJ 01872 273694 enquiries@clifton-villa.co.uk Website 3.54 miles
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City Road Veterinary Centre
City Road Truro Cornwall TR1 2JL 01872 273959 reception@cityroadvets.co.uk Website 3.79 miles
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Urgent cases Clinic between 5 and 6pm
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Acuvets
Foxworth Sandy Lane Redruth Cornwall TR16 5SR 01209 215010 info@acuvets.co.uk 3.82 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 7.15 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.

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 9.03 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 9.44 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

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The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 11.80 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 12.82 miles

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Porth Kidney
Church Rd 13.94 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

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