Further Afield
Your holiday to Cornwall can be as full and busy as you want it to be.
Travel further afield & experience even more
For those who might be staying a little longer, or wish to travel further afield so they can experience even more of what Cornwall has to offer, there are some wonderful things to see and do, which cater for adults and children alike.
Whether rainy or sunny, there's always something to do
National Maritime Museum
This multi award-winning museum has 15 galleries, over five floors beautifully illustrating the past, present and future of Britain.
City of Truro
The City of Truro is well worth a visit with its excellent shops, funky bars, cool restaurants, specialist food shops and cathedral.
Newquay Zoo
With hundreds of animals and lots of amazing plants across 13 acres of lush sub-tropical gardens, Newquay Zoo is located just a short walk away from Newquay town centre. Find all of your favourite species, from red pandas to penguins, lemurs to lynx, and discover rare and exciting new animals along the way.
Flambards Theme Park
Flambards Theme Park is a great family day out in Cornwall with a large selection of rides and attractions to suit everyone.
Wild Futures' Monkey Sanctuary
The Monkey Sanctuary is home to 40 individuals; each one with their own distinct characters and personalities. You will have the opportunity to meet some of the residents on your visit. Plus, the sanctuary is home to much more than just monkeys; you can find out more about all the Cornish bugs and beasties in their wildlife gardens.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions
We've compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to ensure you have all the information you need for an extraordinary stay at Pentewan Sands.
If you have any further questions, please call +44 (0) 1726 843 485 or email info@pentewan.co.uk.
How do we find you?
How do we find you?
By Road:
Please be aware that Sat Nav devices tend to take you down a network of single-track Cornish lanes; which can be unsuitable for larger vehicles. We therefore advise that you travel via St Austell, and follow the directions as below.
From St Austell
Take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
From Newquay
Take the A3058 to St Austell.
From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
From Truro
Take the A390 to St Austell.
From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
From the M5
Heading South on the M5, join the A30 westbound at Exeter.
At the Bodmin roundabout, take the A391 to St Austell.
From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
How far away are the major offsite attractions?
There are many attractions nearby.
- The fishing port of Mevagissey is 2 miles away.
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan is approximately 2 miles away.
- The ancient port of Charlestown is approximately 4 miles away.
- The port of Fowey is approximately 12 miles away.
- Lanhydrock House is approximately 12 miles away.
- The world-famous Eden Project is approximately 8 miles away.
- The region’s main shopping centre of Truro is 18 miles away.
- The local market town of St Austell is just over 3 miles along the Pentewan Road.
What public transport do you have nearby?
There is a bus service that stops outside Pentewan Sands Holiday Park that links us to Mevagissey, Fowey, Charlestown and the mainline train stations of Par and St Austell.
You can fly to Newquay, Cornwall, directly from several UK airports including Birmingham, Belfast and London.
