St Austell

The old market town of St Austell is just a few miles from the coast and is one of Cornwall's biggest towns. It was for centuries an important mining town but it was a discovery in the mid 18th century that really put the town on the map.Although the town itself has little to offer the visitor, it does provide an ideal centre for some of the loveliest beaches in Cornwall. In fact the coast here is sometimes referred to as the Cornish Riviera. It's the perfect destination for getting to the local beaches if you are looking to travel and explore more than one area.