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A local guide for visitors and residents
Make St Austell yours.
St Austell is the clay-country hub of mid Cornwall — a market town with Charlestown and other satellite places in its wider territory toward the south coast.
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Explore St Austell
Simple routes into the directory—without making you search through a wall of listings first.
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Stay
Find your St Austell base
Hotels, cottages, B&Bs and stays listed for this territory.
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Food & drink
Eat and drink locally
Restaurants, cafés, pubs and takeaways in the directory.
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Things to do
Activities and attractions
Things to do around town from the Cornish.co.uk directory.
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Shopping
Independent shopping
Shops and makers listed for this territory.
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Territory map
Settlements and businesses on the interactive local map.
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Walks
Walk Cornwall
Browse mapped walking routes on Cornish.co.uk.
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Services
Useful local services
Transport, health, trades and everyday local help.
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Start with an idea
Choose your kind of St Austell day
Shortcuts for the way people actually plan: by company, weather, budget and mood rather than directory category.
First time in St AustellStart in town, then head to Charlestown or explore clay-country villages.Explore →
Family dayActivities and easier ways to fill the day.Explore →
Rainy-day ideasFood, shops and indoor activities from the directory.Explore →
Food-focused dayBuild your visit around cafés, pubs and restaurants.Explore →
The St Austell essentials
What makes St Austell special?
Clay-country market town with harbour and village satellites in the wider territory.
Clay country hub
St Austell anchors china-clay country and mid-Cornwall services.
Practical tips →Charlestown
The historic harbour village sits in the St Austell territory.
Local areas →Settlements nearby
Use the territory map for villages and businesses around town.
Open the map →Know before you go
Plan a smoother St Austell day
St Austell works as a mid-Cornwall base. Parking at Charlestown fills quickly on summer weekends.
Check how you arrive
Busy days reward a little planning around parking, trains and peak traffic.
Use the local map
Settlements and businesses are on the interactive territory map below.
Book the popular bits
Accommodation and popular restaurants can fill quickly in peak season.
The wider St Austell territory
Villages and local areas
Use St Austell as the hub, then discover the smaller places around it.
Make the guide yours
Visiting St Austell or living locally?
Two ways into the same trusted local directory, with the most useful subjects brought forward.
Plan a St Austell trip
Stay, food, attractions, countryside and practical arrival information.
Use St Austell every day
Services, shopping, local food and the smaller communities around town.
St Austell at a glance
Useful local facts
A quick orientation before exploring the detailed guides and interactive map.
Market town at the heart of china-clay country.
Harbour village in the wider St Austell territory.
Industrial clay heritage plus everyday mid-Cornwall services.
Charlestown, St Blazey and Trewoon.
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Towns near St Austell
Use St Austell as one part of a wider Cornwall visit.
Planning questions
Frequently asked questions about St Austell
Concise answers to the questions visitors most often need before arriving.
Is St Austell on the coast?
The town centre is inland. Charlestown harbour sits in the wider territory; beaches appear on neighbouring coastal guides and the map.
What is St Austell known for?
St Austell is the clay-country hub of mid Cornwall, with Charlestown in its territory.
Where is Charlestown?
Charlestown is a historic harbour village linked from local areas and visible on the territory map.
Geography · click to explore
Territory map
Same map style as the Cornwall Parishes explorer — zoomed to St Austell. Switch modes below, tap a parish or pin for details.
Places
What to do
Eats, stays, and things to do across St Austell territory — real listings from cornish.co.uk.
C & S Electrical Services
Trusted electricians serving Trewoon and surrounding areas. We provide safe, efficient, and professional electrical work, from minor repairs…
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Carlyon Bay Beach
A sheltered, sandy beach perfect for families. Enjoy gentle waves for paddling and rock pooling at low tide,…
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Carlyon Bay Electrical Services
Comprehensive electrical installations and repairs for residents and businesses in Carlyon Bay and Charlestown. Safe, certified, and efficient…
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Carlyon Bay Golf Club
Enjoy a scenic round of golf with stunning sea views at this beautiful course near St Austell. A…
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Carlyon Bay Hotel
Grand Edwardian hotel with stunning sea views, a championship golf course, spa facilities, and refined dining. A classic…
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Carlyon Bay Hotel Golf & Country Club
Situated just over a mile from Charlestown, this grand hotel offers stunning sea views, a championship golf course,…
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Carlyon Bay Plumbing Services
Expert plumbing solutions for the Carlyon Bay and Charlestown areas. Fast, friendly, and reliable service for all your…
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Charlestown Beach
A historic harbour village with a sandy beach, perfect for exploring and admiring the tall ships. Offers a…
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Walks and countryside
Explore St Austell territory on foot and around town
Countryside, harbour village and Cornwall walks via Cornish.co.uk maps only when verified.
Walk guide
Explore Cornwall walks
Countryside, moors and valleysBrowse the Cornish.co.uk walking guide for mapped routes across Cornwall — countryside and coast when you want them.
Browse our walks Local mapExplore the St Austell territory
Interactive local mapOpen the St Austell map for settlements, businesses and the wider parish territory.
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