St Austell

St Austell is the largest town in mid Cornwall, its surrounding landscape still shaped by the china clay industry that built its fortune, most visible today in the striking white spoil heaps known locally as the Cornish Alps.

Beyond its industrial heritage, the town serves as a practical base for visiting the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan nearby, along with easy access to the sandy beaches at Carlyon Bay and Porthpean.

This page brings together everything we cover in St Austell, with detailed guides below to the best beaches, walks, places to eat and stay, and things to do in the area.

Best places to park in St Austell

ParkingRead our full guide >The best places to park in St AustellHeading to St Austell for the shops or the cinema? Our essential parking guide covers the main Priory Car Park, the secure multi-storey at White River Place, and the best…

Best things to do in St Austell

Clay TrailRead our full guide >The best things to do in St AustellSt Austell is the capital of the "Cornish Alps"—the surreal white peaks of the china clay industry that define the local skyline. While many visitors rush through on their way…

Best places to eat in St Austell

MealRead our full guide >The best places to eat in St AustellSt Austell is often overlooked by foodies rushing to the coast, but this old market town has quietly built a solid dining scene. It serves as the hub for the…

Best places to stay in St Austell

SpaRead our full guide >The best places to stay in St AustellSt Austell is often overlooked by foodies rushing to the coast, but this old market town has quietly built a solid dining scene. It serves as the hub for the…

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More guides about St Austell

St AustellRead our full guide >10 fascinating facts about St AustellLocated on Cornwall’s south coast, St Austell is one of the county’s largest towns and has a rich industrial past rooted in the china clay industry. Today, it’s a lively…

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