Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Par

Par is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom, home to about 9,462 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 19 beaches & coast and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Eden Project (4 km), Readymoney Cove (6 km) and St Catherine's Point Light (6 km).

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Par, Cornwall
Par, Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Par at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Population
about 9,462
Coordinates
50.3511° N, 4.7029° W
Places within 50 km
149 (78 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Par

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Par: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Par

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Par. The closest is Par Coastal Gun Battery (The Bunkers) (1 km); the best-known is St Catherine's Point Light (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Par

66 churches within 100 km of Par. The closest is Church of the Good Shepherd (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Par

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Par. The closest is Par Beach (1 km); the best-known is Readymoney Cove (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Par

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Par. The closest is Luxulyan Valley (7 km); the best-known is Helman Tor (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Par

13 parks within 100 km of Par. The closest is Eden Project (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Par

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Par. The closest is Pinetum Gardens (4 km); the best-known is Rosenannon Bog and Downs (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Par

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Par
  2. 4 km Eden Project · park, Plymouth
  3. 8 km Helman Tor · viewpoint, Plymouth
  4. 5 km Restormel Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  5. 13 km Readymoney Cove · beach, Plymouth
  6. 1 km St Catherine's Point Light · heritage site, Plymouth
  7. 6 km Back to Par

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How to reach Par

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    Within 15 km of Par

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Par by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4083Par Coastal Gun Battery (The Bunkers) (1 km)
    Churches4966Church of the Good Shepherd (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1932Par Beach (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints724Luxulyan Valley (7 km)
    Parks913Eden Project (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913Pinetum Gardens (4 km)
    Museums69St Winnow Barton Farm Museum (6 km)
    Other attractions36Eden Project (4 km)
    Waterfalls44Sea Waterfall (7 km)
    Treks33Polruan to Polperro Rollercoaster Walk, Lansallos (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01The Loe (64 km)

    Par: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Par?

    Eden Project (park, about 4 km), Readymoney Cove (beach, about 6 km), St Catherine's Point Light (heritage site, about 6 km), Helman Tor (viewpoint, about 10 km), Restormel Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Lost Gardens of Heligan (garden, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Par?

    149 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 19 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Par?

    Par Coastal Gun Battery (The Bunkers), about 1 km by road; Castle Dore (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Par?

    Church of the Good Shepherd, about 1 km by road; St Andrew's Church, Tywardreath (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Par?

    Par Beach, about 1 km by road; Gribbin Head (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Par?

    Start in Par, visit Eden Project, then Helman Tor, then Restormel Castle, then Readymoney Cove, then St Catherine's Point Light, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Par?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Par

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Par’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Par on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.