WHERE TO BEGIN!
St Agnes is remarkable village and community with so much to offer - you can easily spend a week or more here and never need to get in your car.
THE SEA
The sea is on your doorstep and whether it is an azure flat calm day or a day of spectacular breakers, there is so much to enjoy. Swimming on a calmer day is a magical experience and offers a spectacular views of the Cove from a new perspective. If you are a keen swimmer or would like to improve your distance swimming, look at some of the local events arranged by the St Agnes Surf Lifesaving Club https://stagnessurflifesavingclub.co.uk/
SURFING & SUP
If you are a beginner or and experienced surfer or you simply enjoy watching, you are going to have a ball. If you would like to book lessons or to hire equipment, try the Breakers Surf School https://surf-lessons.co.uk/
KAYAKING
The coastline is spectacular, there are some hidden gems that are only accessible by kayak and there is no better people to help you explore than Koru Kayaking. https://korukayaking.co.uk/
WALKING
With the coastal path right on your doorstep and miles, in each direction, of simply stunning walking in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you are spoilt for choice. To name but two, visit Wheal Coates https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/wheal-coates/wheal-coates-tin-mining-walk
and Chapel Porth (best at low tide) is breathtaking https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/chapel-porth
YOGA
If you are a yoga fan or just fancy trying it out, Victoria Leigh is the best. Have you tried Trapeze Yoga? Its fab.
https://www.yogabody.bio/Victoria or join Victoria https://www.instagram.com/p/CLM1_ZEL4-J/?hl=en-gb
ST AGNES
St Agnes is a living village with a very special community which means there is always something exciting going on. With 4 distinct areas, there is always an experience to be had.
The Cove, the beach, the sea and Quay Road. On Quay Road experience some lovely eateries and some small shops and galleries.
Peterville has some lovely places to eat along with a surf shop and gallery. There is always a great vibe in the Peterville Inn.
Wheal Kitty is a little gem and the home and design centre of Finisterre Clothing. You must visit the shop for all the latest outdoor clothing and accessories you could ever need. https://finisterre.com/pages/store-st-agnes
Read the story behind Finisterre and its Founder Tom Kay - truly inspirational. You will also find Cord in Wheal Kitty - if you want to buy a new surf board or have one custom made for you, this is the place to be. https://www.cordsurfboards.com/
Surfers Against Sewage are also here so you can learn all about their work in keeping our oceans clean https://www.sas.org.uk/
Churchtown St Agnes is the heart of the village and where you will find the famous St Agnes Bakery https://www.stagnesbakery.co.uk/ Churchtown Stores for all your organic and locally sourced fruit and vegetables
https://www.facebook.com/ChurchtownStoresStAgnes/?locale=en_GB Trunk Deli, always a delight for those special treats https://www.instagram.com/trunk_deli/?hl=en Carrs the butchers, all locally produced. Churchtown Arts with an array of gifts, crafts, art and soft furnishings https://www.churchtownarts.co.uk/
You will undoubtedly need a coffee when in Churchtown, The Sorting Office is the place to be for locally roasted coffee and fabulous pastries and cakes. https://www.instagram.com/the_sorting_office/?hl=en
If you are here in the summer, look out for lots of local events going on in Churchtown - the Carnival in August is one spectacle not to miss.
There are also loads of special events throughout the year but too many to mention.
SAILING
Come and sail with us on our 41 ft sailing yacht 'Good Hope' out of Falmouth, and sample some of the delights of the South Coast too.
Please contact us for further details and follow us on Instagram Good Hope - sailing adventures, available for charter (@sailinggoodhope) • Instagram photos and videos
