Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Penryn

Penryn is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom, home to about 7,326 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit — 82 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 30 beaches & coast and 13 museums. The must-see places are All Saints (3 km), National Maritime Museum Cornwall (4 km) and Gyllyngvase Beach (5 km).

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

Penryn at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,326
Coordinates
50.1681° N, 5.1042° W
Places within 50 km
210 (98 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Penryn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Penryn: 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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Churches near Penryn

92 churches within 100 km of Penryn. The closest is Penryn Methodist Church (1 km); the best-known is All Saints (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Penryn

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Penryn. The closest is Arwenack House (4 km); the best-known is Pendennis Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Penryn

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Penryn. The closest is Swanpool Beach (5 km); the best-known is Gyllyngvase Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Penryn

15 museums within 100 km of Penryn. The closest is Penryn Museum (1 km); the best-known is National Maritime Museum Cornwall (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Penryn

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Penryn. The closest is Killigerran Head (11 km); the best-known is Carnmenellis (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Penryn

12 parks within 100 km of Penryn. The closest is Boscawen Park (13 km); the best-known is The Mullion Garden (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Penryn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Penryn
  2. 3 km All Saints · church, Cornwall
  3. 1 km Gyllyngvase Beach · beach, Cornwall
  4. 1 km National Maritime Museum Cornwall · museum, Cornwall
  5. 1 km Pendennis Castle · heritage site, Cornwall
  6. 2 km St Mawes Castle · heritage site, Cornwall
  7. 7 km Back to Penryn

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How to reach Penryn

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    Within 15 km of Penryn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Penryn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8292Penryn Methodist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5076Arwenack House (4 km)
    Beaches & coast3037Swanpool Beach (5 km)
    Museums1315Penryn Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints914Killigerran Head (11 km)
    Parks712Boscawen Park (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Penjerrick Garden (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Mylor Creek (4 km)
    Other attractions12Basset Monument (15 km)
    Treks12Saints Way (47 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kea Monastery (12 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall Gardens (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Leggan Point (17 km)

    Penryn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Penryn?

    All Saints (church, about 3 km), National Maritime Museum Cornwall (museum, about 4 km), Gyllyngvase Beach (beach, about 5 km), Pendennis Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), St Mawes Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), St Just in Roseland Church (church, about 8 km).

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

    210 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 30 beaches & coast, 13 museums, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Penryn?

    Penryn Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; St Gluvias' Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Penryn?

    Arwenack House, about 4 km by road; Killigrew Monument (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Penryn?

    Swanpool Beach, about 5 km by road; Gyllyngvase Beach (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Penryn?

    Start in Penryn, visit All Saints, then Gyllyngvase Beach, then National Maritime Museum Cornwall, then Pendennis Castle, then St Mawes Castle, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Penryn?

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

    Towns near Penryn

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