Perranporth is a seaside town on the north coast of Cornwall in England, set above a long golden sandy beach that faces the Atlantic Ocean. The shore is backed by dunes and cliffs and is a magnet for surfers, families and walkers; in summer the town fills with holidaymakers enjoying beach sports, coastal paths and an informal naturist stretch at one end of the bay.
The local economy is largely driven by tourism, with cafés, shops, campsites and holiday accommodation prominent on the high street, while many residents work in hospitality and outdoor pursuits. The place name reflects its ties to Saint Piran and the nearby parish of Perranzabuloe; historically the old church was repeatedly threatened by drifting sand, a reminder of the shifting coastal landscape and the area’s long-standing Cornish cultural identity.
Postcode districts covering Perranporth
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Falmouth 13.8 miles22.1 km
- St. Austell 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Truro 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Camborne 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Newquay 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Penzance 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bodmin 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Helston 17.2 miles27.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Bolingey Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Perranzabuloe Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Trevellas Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Goonhavern Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Cubert Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- St. Agnes Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- St. Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- St. Allen Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Crantock Built-up area 4.4 miles7 km
- St. Newlyn East Built-up area 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Mount Hawke Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Shortlanesend Built-up area 5 miles8 km
Example postcodes in Perranporth
TR6 0EW, TR6 0NJ, TR6 0EX, TR6 0NB, TR6 0HD, TR6 0BZ, TR6 0DZ, TR6 0JX, TR6 0BQ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Exeter International Airport 81 miles130.4 km
- Newquay Railway Station 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Truro Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
Hotels near Perranporth Ad
- Beacon Country House Hotel 3 3.7 miles6 km
- Lewinnick Lodge 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Newperran Holiday Park 2.4 miles3.8 km
- St George's Hotel 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Rose in Vale Country House Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lazy Waves Boutique B&B 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Priory Lodge Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Townhouse Rooms 4 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The White House Hotel 5 5.8 miles9.3 km
Schools in Perranporth
- Perranporth Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Perranporth Beach Beach 0.6 miles1 km
- Holywell Bay Beach Beach 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Poly Joke Beach Beach 4.3 miles7 km
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Crantock Beach Beach 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Fistral Beach Beach 5.6 miles9 km
- Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum Museum 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Trenance Gardens Gardens 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Lane Theatre Theatre 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Huer's Hut Historic site 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Tolcarne Beach Beach 6.3 miles10.1 km