Perranporth on the north coast
of Cornwall is a seaside resort situated between Newquay (approx.6
miles) away and Truro (approx. 7 miles) away. The resort has shops,
restaurants, cafes, pubs, craft shops, caravan sites, hotels etc.
Beach
3 miles of soft sandy beach looking out to Perrans Bay and the Atlantic
Ocean, with rockpools caves and tidal pool at Chapel Rock. Lifeguards
during the summer season. To the back of Perran Beach are sand dunes
known as Penhale Sands.
Millenium Sundial
Located on the Droskyn mine overlooking Perran Bay. The dial shows
Cornish time which is 20 minutes behind GMT.
The Oratory
The patron saint of Cornwall is St. Piran, it is said he came from
Ireland and landed on the shore at Perranporth, where he built an
oratory to promote Christianity, now preserved in the sand dunes
at Perran Sands.
Perranporth Airfield
Was used by the Royal Airforce between 1941-1946. It is now privately
owned and used for gliding, parachuting and flying.
Events in Perranporth:
St. Pirans Day
Celebrated with a procession across the dunes to St Piran's cross
with many of the marchers dressed in black, white and gold, and
carrying the Cornish Flag. There is also a play of the Life of St
Piran.
Lowender Peran Folk Festival - http://www.lowenderperan.co.uk/
Held in October it celebrates Cornwall's celtic heritage, with traditional
music, dancing, singing, story telling and links with others celts
from Brittany, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Isle of Man
Bolingey September Fayre
A celebration of the local heritage with live traditional music
and dance, crafts, stalls, food and games.
Perranporth Carnival Week - http://www.perranporthinfo.co.uk/
People associated with Perranporth:
Donald Healey
Born in Perranporth in 1898, famous for designing Healey cars and
his association with the Austin Car Group which produced the Austin
Healey's and the Austin Healey Sprite.
A stained glass window at St Michael's church Perranporth, was installed
in his memory.
Winston Graham
Moved to Perranporth in 1925 where he lived until 1959. Famous for
his series of Poldark novels which were televised in the 1970's.
There is a memorial seat deicated to him at Flat Rocks on the sand
dunes at Perranporth.
Villages near Perranporth:
Holywell Bay
St. Agnes
Perranporth Tourist Inforamtion Office - http://www.perranporthinfo.co.uk/
Cornwall Tourist Information Office – http://www.visitcornwall.com/
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