The village and civil parish of St Germans sits in south‑east Cornwall, England, on a tidal creek of the River Tiddy as it joins the River Lynher and the Tamar estuary. It’s a compact riverside community with attractive estuary views, surrounding farmland and woodland, and is served by St Germans railway station, making it convenient for commuters and day visitors alike.
Historically a small medieval borough and quay, the centre is dominated by an ancient priory church with Saxon and Norman fabric, and the parish includes the long‑established Port Eliot estate with its house, gardens and occasional cultural events. Nowadays the local economy rests on agriculture, heritage tourism and local services, while village life revolves around community groups, the church and seasonal festivals.
Postcode districts covering St. Germans
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 10.6 miles17 km
- St. Austell 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Saltash 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Bodmin 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Tavistock 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Ivybridge 18.6 miles29.9 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Germans Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Landrake with St. Erney Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Deviock Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Landrake Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Quethiock Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Looe East & Deviock Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Sheviock Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Downderry Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Saltash Trematon & Landrake Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Menheniot Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Rame Peninsula & St. Germans Ward 3.8 miles6 km
- Morval Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in St. Germans
PL11 3HF, PL12 5JS, PL12 5LX, PL12 5ND, PL12 5LQ, PL11 3HA, PL12 5NU, PL12 5NR, PL12 5LH … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 28.8 miles46.3 km
- Exeter International Airport 46.5 miles74.9 km
- St Germans Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Menheniot Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels near St. Germans Ad
- Finnygook Inn 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Great Trethew Manor Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.1 miles5 km
- China Fleet Country Club 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Gate Cornwall 7.5 miles12 km
- The Craft House 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Talland Bay Hotel, Looe 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Liscawn 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Elnor Guest House 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Fox on the Hoe 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
- The Claremont Hotel-Adult Only 9.5 miles15.3 km
Local points of interest
- Tregantle Beach Beach 5 miles8 km
- Antony Estate Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Mount Edgcumbe Estate 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Home Park Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Hingston Down Hill 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Sensory Garden Gardens 9.3 miles15 km
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Cattewater Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Lansallos Beach Beach 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Boconnoc Estate 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 13.8 miles22.3 km