Menu
Open today until 8pm 01736 754242

Welcome to St Agnes

When
to

Holidays in St Agnes

Home to four stunning beaches, St Agnes is a vibrant surf spot, with a world famous bellyboarding competition taking place here each year.  Visit in early August and you'll be able to experience the colourful procession at St Agnes Carnival.

St Agnes provides the perfect base to explore the North Cornwall coastline. With stunning scenery on the doorstep, and a plethora of activities available all year round, there's something to do for everyone. Take a stroll along the streets which are full of quaint shops and cafes or for those looking to be a bit more adventurous, why not try your hand at surfing with one of the local surf schools. 

The beaches of Trevaunance Cove, Trevellas Porth, Chapel Porth, and Porthtowan are all closeby, which are all worthy of a visit and each offering something different.

Did you know...

St Agnes is home to the mythical giant, Bolster?

Previous Next

Ramble along the coast path and soak up the sweeping views of the north coast.

Ramble along the coast path and soak up the sweeping views of the north coast.

Step back in time and take in the sights of the historic engine house.

Step back in time and take in the sights of the historic engine house.

A popular surfing location, St Agnes is ideal if you’re seeking a surfing holiday destination.

A popular surfing location, St Agnes is ideal if you’re seeking a surfing holiday destination.

The iconic Wheal Coates mine stands proudly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The iconic Wheal Coates mine stands proudly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Be sure to remember your camera when walking this stretch of coastline!

Be sure to remember your camera when walking this stretch of coastline!

Leave footprints trailed along the expansive sand.

Leave footprints trailed along the expansive sand.

Turquoise waters glisten against the rugged cliffs.

Turquoise waters glisten against the rugged cliffs.

Discover the delights of nature along the coast path.

Discover the delights of nature along the coast path.

Surfing equipment is available to hire at Trevaunance Cove.

Surfing equipment is available to hire at Trevaunance Cove.

Sheltered and peaceful, spend a relaxing afternoon on Trevaunance Cove.

Sheltered and peaceful, spend a relaxing afternoon on Trevaunance Cove.

Typically Cornish, wetsuits hang out to dry in the sunshine by the beach.

Typically Cornish, wetsuits hang out to dry in the sunshine by the beach.

Try your hand at stand up paddleboarding.

Try your hand at stand up paddleboarding.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the view!

Sit back, relax and enjoy the view!

Immerse yourself in the calming waters by St Agnes Rock.

Immerse yourself in the calming waters by St Agnes Rock.

Head to The Driftwood Spars for a wholesome lunch or dinner.

Head to The Driftwood Spars for a wholesome lunch or dinner.

Stroll through the beautiful village and down to the beach.

Stroll through the beautiful village and down to the beach.

Surfing in St Agnes

Located on the North coast of Cornwall, St Agnes is a popular surf spot among both locals and visitors. It is more suited to advanced surfers, however if you fancy a go, there are two excellent surf schools nearby to show you the ropes. The nearby beaches at Porthtowan, Perranporth and Portreath are all good for surfing too, so you'll have plenty to choose from when deciding where to go. Read more on our blog about the best surf spots in Cornwall. St Agnes is also home to the World Bellyboarding Championships which take place each year at St Agnes beach. Find out more about bellyboarding on our blog.

Places to visit

Cornish engine houses to visit

Cornwall’s mining heritage isn’t just the cultural backbone of the county, but is globally recognised as an engineering tour de force and claims status as the UK’s largest industrial UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Read more >

You might also be interested in...

Places to visit

Our favourite beaches in North Cornwall
Things to do

A circular walk from Porthtowan to St Agnes
Things to do

Surfing in St Agnes
Places to visit

Ten of the best surf spots in Cornwall

Events in St Agnes

A 'must see' event among both locals and visitors is the St Agnes Bolster Festival, which tells the story of the bolster giant which was known to terrorise the locals. This takes place on the May bank holiday weekend each year. 

St Agnes Carnival takes place each year during the first week of August. Locals gather along with tourists who have travelled especially for this special occasion. 

Stay nearby

Previous Next
Offshore Cottage

Offshore Cottage, St Agnes

From £596 - £1385
Sleeps 6 + cot

80 Perran View

80 Perran View, Perranporth

From £521 - £1370
Sleeps 6 + cot

Bryanack

Bryanack, St Agnes

From £684 - £1900
Sleeps 6 + 2 cots

1 Pen Mor Cottage

1 Pen Mor Cottage, St Agnes

From £615 - £1430
Sleeps 4 + cot

Trelawney, Towan Valley

Trelawney, Towan Valley, Porthtowan

From £630 - £1717
Sleeps 6 + 2 cots

Ding Dong, Towan Valley

Ding Dong, Towan Valley, Porthtowan

From £591 - £1737
Sleeps 8 + cot

Dolcoath, Towan Valley

Dolcoath, Towan Valley, Porthtowan

From £554 - £1628
Sleeps 6 + cot

Other popular destinations in Cornwall

Newquay

St Ives

Mousehole

Kynance Cove

Porthcurno

We need your consent to show this content