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One of the main attractions of St Agnes is that it is a year round village which is not dependant solely upon tourism for it's survival. Whilst tourism is an important facet of village life there is also very much a friendly, family community feel about the place. This has enabled the village to retain its own sense of identity and blend tourism with local interests. There is a sense of traditional values that hark back to simpler times when villages were self-sufficient. |
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This is evident by the amenities offered in the village which include: a butcher, baker, green grocer, newsagent, chemist, bank, surgery, dentist, library, vet and several convenience stores. There is a frequent bus service to Truro that runs into the evening. For those wishing to worship there are three denominational churches: C of E, Catholic and Methodist. St Agnes also has an excellent primary school. |
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 For leisurely pursuits there is the opportunity for pampering in the several
hairdressing salons some of which offer complete beauty treatments. Arts and crafts are evident in the village with art galleries, a pottery and several independent craft shops selling locally created goods.
The artistic theme is carried through to the several local theatre groups that put on plays throughout the year to an unusually high standard for such a small village. Among the many annual events are the village carnival, Victorian Street Fair, and the Bolster giant parade when huge puppets and pagan drummers march through the village ending up on the cliff tops for an enactment of the legend of the Giant Bolster.
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For eating out and entertainment, the village caters for almost all tastes with several traditional pubs, hotels and a surfers bar.
Surfing features fairly high on the agenda for St. Agnes. The picturesque Trevaunance cove being the hub of this activity with its well-supported surf club. Several surf competitions take place on the beach each year the main one being "The Bunt About" which usually ends up being a celebration of several generations of local surfers.
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 All in all this adds up to a fun, slightly quirky and unusual village. However its greatest asset is the surrounding countryside. Stunningly dramatic cliff walks, wild Atlantic Ocean rolling in, beautiful coves with safe sandy beaches, the St Agnes area
definitely takes pride of place on the Cornish Heritage coastline.
St. Agnes is also easily accessible being around 6 minutes from the A30 main road which runs right through Cornwall.
Nearest Town: Truro (8 miles).
St Agnes | Mithian | Mount Hawke | Perranporth | Porthtowan |
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