Days Out & Attractions
PLEASE NOTE; DUE TO CURRENT COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS MANY PLACES MAY BE CLOSED. DO CHECK IN ADVANCE. There is something on offer for everyone in St Austell. A fun packed day out whatever the weather and whatever the occasion
Things To Do
The Lowdown - Days Out & Attractions
St Austell is the ideal place to explore all the naturally beautiful surroundings but we also have loads to do for a fun packed day out whatever the weather and whatever the occasion. Fun for everyone, get the lowdown here.
Days Out & Attractions around St Austell
Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum
Wheal Martyn in St Austell is Cornwall's only China Clay mining museum, in fact it is the UK’s only china clay mining museum.
Top 10 Family Days Out
Check out our guide below for 10 great things to do as a family.
Lostwithiel Community Cinema
Did you know that Lostwithiel has a community cinema? Lost In Film can be found in the Church Rooms in Church Lane.
Tregrehan Garden
This family run estate welcomes everyone to enjoy Cornwall's temperate rain-forest surrounded by the hills behind, massive trees and parkland. One of Cornwall's Great Gardens, lies a sheltered botanical oasis just waiting to be discovered.
Charlestown Shipwreck Museum
The Charlestown Shipwreck Museum shows a unique insight into the history of Charlestown with an opportunity to venture through underground tunnels that were once used to load clay on to ships moored in the harbour.
Cornwall Football Golf
FootballGolf is suitable for all ages. Centrally located off the A391 in St Austell, Cornwall
Dog Friendly Cafés & Restaurants
Dog Friendly Cafés & Restaurants are in abundance in St Austell. Most are welcoming to your four legged friends.
Life in St Austell
The list of why we love being here is long, but it’s easy to forget just how lucky we are. And while economically speaking we traditionally trail cities anywhere north of the Tamar, we are definitely richer in plenty of other ways. It may be an obvious place to begin, but for good reason. No […]
St Austell Market House
St Austell Market House is often described as the jewel in St Austell's crown, a marvellous old building dating from 1844.
Things to do…Just for fun!
Picnic at Gorran Haven Beach There are plenty of stunning places to chill out and enjoy a picnic together. If you love being at the beach, head to Gorran Haven, throw down a rug on the sand and enjoy the calm, coastal views. There’s a big car park close to the beach and if you […]
Dog Friendly Attractions
Our four legged friends love living here as much as we do and love the chance to explore. So many places are ready to welcome you and your dog.
The Eden Project
The Eden Project is a popular visitor attraction in Cornwall, England, UK. Inside the two biomes are plants that are collected from many diverse climates and environments. The project is located in a reclaimed china clay pit, located 2 km from the town of St Blazey and 5 km from the larger town of St Austell.
Caerhays Castle & Gardens
Caerhays Castle and Gardens is located in a valley overlooking Porthluney Cove near St. Austell. The gardens and castle are open to the public from mid February to mid June.