St Austell - at the heart of the Duchy


St Austell, an historic market town at the heart of Cornwall is surrounded by sweeping coastline and picturesque countryside.


The town centre combines old and new with narrow streets and smart pedestrian precincts.


There is a fine selection of shops and plenty of nearby attractions whether you live here or are visiting on holiday.


The town retains much of its old character, providing an interesting combination of small shops and independent traders alongside well-known high street brands.


Alternatively, St Austell’s White River Place is an exciting and ultra-modern shopping centre that is an inviting option for the discerning shopper.


The Market House and Holy Trinity Church both sit at the top of Fore Street, providing a focal point for the town and are popular with visitors.


The town is easily accessible whether arriving by road or rail – the train and bus station has recently undergone a major makeover.


The much-anticipated retail-led development, White River Place, launched in the heart of St Austell town centre in October 2009 and has been a huge success.


With stores ranging from New Look, TK Maxx and Peacocks to Wilkinson, Game and Yeoman’s Outdoor, as well as Cornwall’s first ever Frankie & Benny’s restaurant, a sustainable cafe run by the Eden Project, Costa and the scheme’s new state-of- the-art four-screen cinema, Cornwall’s largest town is now a real must for tourists, as well as local people.


Bodmin has plenty to discover ...


Whilst in Cornwall, why not pay the bustling market town, Bodmin, a visit.


Centrally located in the heart of the county, equidistant from both the north and south coasts and situated on the western fringes of the beautiful landscape that is Bodmin Moor, Bodmin makes an ideal base for your holiday or for a day trip as there’s so much on offer.


There’s no need to get in your car when you visit Bodmin as there are six places to visit within walking distance of the town centre such as the fascinating Bodmin Town Museum which is free to visit and depicts beautifully the ancient county town’s past; or St Petroc’s Church, the largest Parish Church in Cornwall, where as well as admiring the artefacts you can enjoy one of the churches’ events such as the annual Christmas Tree Festival when the church is full


of Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes and all decorated by local people and businesses.


The Shire Hall too is worth a visit and is great for lovers of art as there is a lovely gallery with a full programme of different exhibitions by local artists plus the building plays host to a number of free art activities for children such as Halloween mask making and its yearly summer competition.


Whilst at the Shire Hall you can also discover the building’s judicial past and act as a juror in a murder trial in the ‘Courtroom Experience’.


Pop into the Visitor Information Centre, also based in the Shire Hall, and ask for a copy of the free Bodmin guide which includes more details of all of the above as well as some walks and a map of the town.


Other attractions nearby include ten pin bowling alley Ozzell Bowl, Polkyth Recreation Centre and swimming pool is a walk away from the main town centre, you can also see how the award-winning Tribute real ale is brewed at the St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre or even take in a show at The Keay Theatre.


If you’re looking for a slice of St Austell’s history the Wheal Martyn


China Clay Museum could be right up your street.


Nearby beaches include Polkerris, Charlestown, Carlyon Bay, Pentewan, Par Sands and Porthpean and visitors to St Austell cannot afford to miss a trip to the world-famous Eden Project or Lost Gardens of Heligan.


Pictures courtesy of Andy Ward www.visitthecornishriviera.co.uk


Cornish Riviera TIC ST AUSTELL


By the JETService Station


Southbourne Road St Austell, PL25 4RS


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Stay on the Cornish Riviera - the ideal place for your Cornish holiday.


Major tourist attractions near: Eden Project, Heligan Gardens, Mevagissey, Fowey, Charlestown St Austell - at the centre of the Cornish Riviera


If it’s the great outdoors you enjoy, the Bodmin area is awash with walking opportunities.


The town itself is the start of the traffic free walking and cycling route, the Camel Trail.


You can even follow the trail to the edge of Bodmin Moor which is less discovered than the Wadebridge and Padstow routes and offers beautiful scenery and glimpses of wildlife.


This is just a taster of what you can enjoy in the Bodmin area so if you would like any more inspiration for days out, walks, events and activities contact the award-winning Bodmin Visitor Information Centre where the staff would be very happy to help you.


Dog friendly and free parking www.cornish-visitor.co.uk Cornish Visitor Guide - autumn & winter 2011-2012 11


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