8 Things To Do In Perranporth, Cornwall

Experience 3 miles of golden sand at Perranporth Beach

Perranporth beach is one not to be missed when you’re down in Cornwall. It’s a dog friendly beach all year round, which is great for our office dog, Millie who just loves running around on the sand!

The beach is easily accessible, with a car park and public toilets nearby. It's a great spot for families to enjoy the warm Cornish sun - you might decide to take a dip in the outdoor pool at Chapel Rock, rent a surfboard from Bathsheba Surf and hit the waves or simply admire the spectacular views with an ice cream in hand (we’d really recommend Pavilion Ice for amazing flavours!). 

Watch the sunset at The Watering Hole

Talking of amazing views and golden sands, make sure you give The Watering Hole a visit. The best part? It’s actually on the beach! This bar and restaurant has a lively atmosphere, with a great range of food and drink available throughout the year. There’s nothing quite like watching the sunset with a Cornish cider in hand.

The Watering Hole often has live music throughout the year, ranging from local musicians to international bands - a favourite with the locals, but many travel far and wide for these music events. We love watching their online webcam to see Perranporth beach live.

Attend a festival… on the beach!

Music and sand between your toes is the perfect combination. If you’re a festival goer, Tunes In The Dunes is one you need to add to your list. Held in the summer, the festival has a great relaxed vibe, with plenty of food and local drink on offer.

Enjoy a scenic walk along the coast path

If you want to take in the views of the north Cornish coast, the coastal walk from Perranporth to St Agnes is a fine choice. You will get a wonderful perspective of the beach and experience Cornwall’s mining history with stunning views of engine house chimneys.

View the route here with South West Coast Path

Visit nearby locations

What’s good about Perranporth, is that it’s a great spot to discover what else the north coast has to offer. Visit Newquay for a lively town filled with shops, restaurants and stunning beaches - it also hosts the popular festival Boardmasters in the summer.

For a peaceful afternoon spent at the beach, head to Gwithian and Godrevy for soft sandy beaches and a picturesque lighthouse to snap a photo of. Don’t forget to walk across to Godrevy Point to see if any seals are sunbathing on the secluded beach, Mutton Cove!

While you're in Cornwall, you have to visit Cornwall's creative hub, St Ives - it's such a pretty town filled with inspiration. You can visit local art galleries and also the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, offering an amazing insight into twentieth-century art. The garden was actually positioned by none other than Barbara herself, a great place if you're the creative type.

Top up your Cornish knowledge at the museum

A visit to Perranzabuloe Museum is a great place to learn more about the history of Perranporth and surrounding villages. Explore this small museum and learn about mining, fishing, farming, surfing and more.

The museum is open between 29th March to 31st October, admission is free however donations are welcome. For the most up-to date information, visit their website.

Get active

There are plenty of activities to enjoy with the whole family. Whether you fancy a horse ride across the beach, a day at the golf course or you fancy attending local events such as its annual triathlon - there’s something for everyone.

For the creative, you may be interested in events such as Perranporth Art and Wellbeing or the Country Markets. And don't forget to pop into Perranporth Art Gallery, to be inspired by Cornwall, if you haven’t been already!

To read the most up to date dates of events, view Perranporth’s What’s On page.

Discover Kernowcraft

If you’re creative and interested in trying jewellery making, we are located just outside of Perranporth in Cornwall for your jewellery making supplies. We’re a small team of experienced jewellery makers and whether you're a complete beginner or expert silversmith, we would love to help you in your jewellery-making journey.

Although we don’t have a showroom to look around, you are more than welcome to use our Click & Collect service. Explore a beautiful range of gemstones, beads and supplies for all your jewellery making needs online now. Explore our jewellery making kits aimed at beginners or discover our free jewellery making tutorials.

To find out more about Kernowcraft, read our About Us and Meet The Team pages