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Things to see in Pentewan (United Kingdom): 28 places and when to go
Pentewan is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Wildlife (6), Food and drink (5). The best known are Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and St Catherine's Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.2916, -4.7856
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Wildlife (6) · Food and drink (5) · Temples (4) · History (3) · Beaches (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 189 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pentewan
The places in and around Pentewan, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Eden ProjectVisitor attraction in Cornwall in the United Kingdom8.3 km
- Lost Gardens of HeliganBotanical garden in Cornwall, England, UK1.8 km
- St Catherine's CastleCastle in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK11 km
- Castle DoreHillfort in Cornwall, England, UK12 km
- Hemmick BeachBeach in South West England7.1 km
- Church of St Fimbarrus, FoweyChurch in Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK12 km
- MenabillyEstate in Cornwall, England9.5 km
- St Crida's Church, CreedChurch in Creed, Cornwall, England, UK8.2 km
- St Levan's Church, PorthpeanChurch building in St. Austell Bay, Cornwall, England, UK3.5 km
- St Probus and St Grace's Church, ProbusChurch in Probus, Cornwall, England, UK12 km
- Treffry ViaductCombined viaduct and aqueduct11 km
- Breney CommonNature reserve in mid Cornwall, England, UK14 km
- Pentewan BeachBeach in Cornwall, England, UK556 m
- Readymoney CoveBeach and cove near Fowey, in Cornwall, England, UK11 km
- Wheal MartynMuseum in Cornwall, England8.3 km
- Castle BreweryBrewery16 km
- Fowey Valley Cidery & DistilleryBrewery16 km
- Haye Farm CiderBrewery14 km
- Lowerton MoorProtected area15 km
- Mevagissey Marine AquariumWith kids · Wildlife2.5 km
- Prideaux Wood Nature ReserveProtected area10.0 km
- Ropehaven Cliffs Nature ReserveProtected area2.6 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 31: Portloe to Mevagissey)Hiking6.2 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 32: Mevagissey to Par)Hiking3.6 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: St Austell Brewery, The Wasted Apple Co
- Nature: Tywardreath Marsh Nature Reserve
- Diving: Viewpoint Diving Centre
When to go to Pentewan
The best time to visit Pentewan is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:16
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:13
- JunBest time16:10
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:26
- NovBetter not8:42
- DecPossible7:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. In June, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pentewan
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 189 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Newquay43 places23 km
- Liskeard21 places25 km
- Falmouth48 places29 km
- Tintagel34 places41 km
- Plymouth67 places46 km
- St Ives22 places47 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pentewan?
The best known: Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Catherine's Castle, Castle Dore, Hemmick Beach. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pentewan?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50.
How do you get to Pentewan?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 189 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pentewan as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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