Perranporth

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A small village near to Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall, Perranporth has a population of around 3,000 and is a popular holiday destination with a large sandy beach, it also attracts surfers. Perranporth has a decent choice of accommodation with hotels, B&B's, a holiday camp, and a variety of holiday cottages for rent.

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Perranporth Cornwall Overview: Perranporth is situated in the parish of Perranzabuloe (Cornish: Pyran yn Treth) about six miles south-west of Newquay. It has a population of 3,066 (2001 census), and a history going back to the 7th century when St Piran is believed to have founded a church there. Perranporth is renowned for it's huge sandy beach which attracts both holidaymakers and surfers. It's name (Cornish Porthpyran) translates roughly as "Saint Pirian's Cove".


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Perranporth Map: Shown on the right is a handy satellite map of Perranporth which can also be viewed as a road map or in terrain mode, giving interesting alternative views of the village.

Using the zoom control you can move in to get a detailed street map of Perranporth and find you way around the village. Using the arrow controls you can move around the map to view other nieighbouring areas.

Also shown on this Perranporth map are the nearby areas of Perrancoombe, Bolingey, Budnic Hill and the Perranporth Golf Club, also clearly shown on the map is Perranporth Beach, by zooming out 2 steps you can view the areas of St Agnes, Cubert, Rosa, Goonhavern, Carnkief, Perranzabuloe, Zelah and St Allen.

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Perranporth Population:

Census records give the population for the entire parish of Perranzuloe as follows:

Perranporth itself was recorded as having a population of 3,066 in 2001.

Perranporth History - A Brief History of Perranporth:

The area around Perranporth was no doubt settled back in the Iron Age, and Iron Age Fort at St Piran's Round gives evidence of this. Originally an Iron Age farmstead, the Round was later used for religious ceremonies and also as a theatre (often claimed to be the oldest in Britain).

St Piran is believed to have founded a church in Perranporth back in the 7th century, it now has the name "the Lost Church" as it was later buried by the moving sands of the area. Rediscovered in the early 20th century, it again disappeared during the 1970's. The church became an important place of pilgrimage until is disappeared during the 15th century. St Piran (or Perran) is regarded as the patron saint of Cornwall, and is the best known of the saints who arrived in Cornwall from Ireland.

Perranporth gets its name from the famous saint and means roughly Saint Piran's Cove in Cornish. It's history has been much influenced by the sand and even today it is the sand, or beach, which attracts holidaymakers, visitors and surfers to the area.

Perranporth Beach:

Perranporth Beach CornwallOne of the most notable features of Perranporth is it's beach, over 2 miles long at low-tide, it extends north to Penhale Sands. Almost completely covered at high-tide Perranporth beach can be dangerous and care must be taken when walking along the beach that you do not get cut off by the incoming tide.

During the summer months (May to September) the beach has lifeguard cover for the busy times. For surfers Perranporth beach offers a variety of waves giving good conditions for both beginners and experienced surfers, it is recognised as a good place to learn surfing.

Perranporth Famous People / Notable Residents:

Donald Healey (1898-1988) Rally driver, engineer, pilot and speed record holder - Born in Perranporth.

Winston Graham (1908-2003) Author of Poldark novels - Lived in Perranporth, Cornwall.

Perranporth Information:

Useful information for locating services and facilities in and around the village.

Local Tourist Information:

St Agnes Tourist Information Centre - Address: 18 Vicarage Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0TL. Telephone Number: 01872 554150‎.

Perranporth Museum / Museums:

Perranzabuloe Museum - Address: Ponsmere Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0BW‎. Telephone Number: 01872 573 321‎.

Perranporth Churches:

Perranporth Methodist Church - Address: Ponsmere Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BW, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 571 502.

Christ the King Church - Address: Wheal Leisure Road, Perranporth, TR6 0EZ, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 573 162.

Perranporth Schools:

Perranporth Community Primary School - Address: Liskey Hill, Perranporth, TR6 0EU, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 572 021.

Perranporth Pubs:

The Watering Hole - Address: The Beach, Perranporth, TR6 0JL, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 572 888.

Seiners Bar (Hotel and Restaurant) - Address: Beachfront, Perranporth, TR6 0JL, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 573 118.

The Green Parrot - Address: St George's Hill, Perranporth, TR6 0JP, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 573 350.

The Perranporth Inn - Address: 36 St Pirans Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BJ, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 573 234.

The Tywarnhayle - Address: Tywarnhayle Square, Perranporth, TR6 0ER, Cornwall. Telephone: 01872 077 077.

The Upper Deck - Address: 3 Boscawen Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0EW. Telephone Number: 01872 573 865‎.

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Perranporth Hotels

Perranporth Accommodation / Holidays:

The Cliffside Hotel - Address: Cliff Road, Perranporth, TR6 0DR, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 573 297.

The Perranporth Hotel - Address: 36 St Pirans Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BJ, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 573 234.

Hotel Nampara Lodge - 4 Saint Michael's Road, Perranporth, Cornwall - England TR6 0HG. Telephone: 01872 572 319‎.

Perran Sands - Address: Perran Sands Holiday Park, Perranporth, TR6 0AQ, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 573 551.

The Penarth Guest House - Address: 26 St Pirans Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BH, Cornwall. Telephone: Diana Freckelton 01872 573 186.

Tremore (Bed and Breakfast B&B) - Liskey Hill Crescent, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0HP. Telephone Number: 01872 573537.

Chy an Kerensa (Bed and Breakfast) - Cliff Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0DR. Telephone Number: 01872 572 470‎.

The Perranporth Camping and Touring Park - Address: Budnic Estate, Budnic Hill, Perranporth, TR6 0DB, Cornwall. Telephone: 01872 572 174.

Perranporth Youth Hostel YHA

Droskyn Point, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0GS. Telephone Number: 01872 573 812‎.

Perranporth Cafes:

The Filling Station - Address: 9 Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0BH. Telephone Number: 01872 572 311‎.

Perranporth Surgery:

Perranporth Surgery, Perranporth, TR6 0PS, Cornwall. Telephone: 01872 572 255 (Appointments 01872 573 459).

Perranporth Dentist:

Perranporth Dental Practise (Stuart Wiseman) - Address: Wheal Leisure Road, Perranporth, TR6 0EY, Cornwall. Telephone: 01872 573 993.

Perranporth Jobs:

Jobs in Perranporth.

Camel Estate Agents require: PART TIME/JOB SHARE NEGOTIATOR/ADMIN ASSISTANT for busy Sales Office. CV/Applications in writing to: Beverley Chick - 9 St. Pirans Road, Perranporth, Cornwall TR6 0BH. (posted 8th March 2010).

Truro Jobcentre Plus - Address: Lemon Quay House, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PU. Telephone Number: 01872 355 000‎

List jobs in Perranporth: info@perranporth-cornwall.co.uk

Perranporth Activites:

The Perranporth Golf Club - Address: The Clubhouse, Budnic Hill, Perranporth, TR6 0AB, Cornwall. Telephone: 01872 572 454.

Perranporth AFC - No contact details known.

Perranporth RFC ("The Brewers") - Address: The Droop, Ponsmere Valley, Perranporth, Cornwall. Telephone: 01873 572 968.

The Perranporth Surf School - Address: C/O Tre-Pol, 4 Budnic Road, Perranporth, TR6 0DB, Cornwall. Telephone: 07974 550 823.

Boscawen Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0EP. Telephone Number: 01872 571 451‎.

Liskey Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0EU. Telephone Number: 01872 262 512‎.

Perranporth Gallery - Address: Perranporth Delivery Office, 46 Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth TR6 0LG. Telephone Number: 01872 571 385‎.

Perranporth Business Directory:

Below you will find our Perranporth Business Directory for businesses and services in and around the town of Perranporth, the listings are in alphabetical order (roughly!) to make specific businesses easier to find.

Jane Lane - Address: 1 Boscawen Road, Perranporth TR6 0EW. Telephone: 01872 572 722‎ (accountant).

Relaxation & Beauty Centre - Address: Ponsmere Hotel, Ponsmere Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0BW. Telephone Number: 01872 571 114‎.

Simon Lawrence Construction - Address: 2 Liskey Hill Cottages/Liskey Hill, Perranporth TR60BB. Telephone Number: 01872 573 368‎.

M Chapman & Sons - Address: 45 Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth TR6 0BJ. Telephone Number: 01872 573 216‎ (butcher).

Kernow Meats - Address: 4 Boscawen Road, Perranporth TR6 0EW. Telephone: 01872 573 110‎ (butchers).

The Camera Shop - Address: Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0BJ. Telephone Number: 01872 572 206‎.

Abacus (Carpenters, Joiners, Painters and Decorators) - Address: 19 Saint George's Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0BE. Telephone Number: 01872 573 988‎.

Trevaunance Cove Art & Design Workshops - Address: Quay Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0RS. Telephone Number: 01872 552404‎ (craft shop).

Tarrant House - Address: Tarrant House, Perrancoombe, Perranporth TR6 0JB, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 572 214‎.

Martin's Driving School - Contact Telephone Number: 07749 851 542.

Paul Spark Electricals - Address: 25A Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth, Cornwall TR6 0BH. Telephone Number: 01872 571 213‎ – (Mobile) 07800 751 626‎.

Camel Estate Agents - Address: 9 St Pirans Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BH, Cornwall. Telephone: 01872 573 574.

Pauls Transport Repairs - Address: Cligga Head Industrial Estate, Saint George's Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall TR6 0EB. Telephone Number: 01872 573 777‎.

The Cornish Shop - Address: 1 Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth, TR6 0BH, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 572 830‎.

Emergency Glaziers Perranporth - Address: Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth, Cornwall TR6 0BH. Telephone Number: 0844 756 7537‎ (glazier, window repairs).

Daphne Charles - Address: Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0BJ. Telephone Number: 01872 572 104‎.

V G Hill - Address: Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth TR6 0BJ, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 572 206‎.

Chatmar Pet Hotel - Address: Scorrier, Redruth TR16 5BJ. Telephone: 01209 820 389‎ (kennels).

Bojangles - 37 Saint Pirans Road, Perranporth TR6 0BJ, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01872 572 848‎.

Atlantic Taxis - Address: 2/Mitchells Corner/Boscawen Rd, Perranporth TR60EW. Telephone: 07969 897065‎ (taxi, taxis in Parranporth).

DOR2DOR with Doreen - Address: 2 Liskey Hill, Perranporth TR60BB. Telephone Number: 07969 234 766‎ (taxi).

Perranporth is situated on the B3285 and B3284 and can be accessed from the A3075 and the A30, it is about 6 miles from Newquay, 9 miles from Truro and about 10 miles from Redruth.

Send your local Perranporth information to: info@perranporth-cornwall.co.uk

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