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Things to Do In and Around Perranporth – A Holiday Guide for Guests

Nestled on Cornwall’s stunning north coast, Perranporth is a much-loved seaside town that offers the perfect mix of beach life, outdoor adventure, local charm, and easy access to some of Cornwall’s most famous attractions. Whether you're planning a laid-back escape or an action-packed break, Perranporth is a fantastic base for exploring everything the county has to offer.

🏖️ On Your Doorstep – Perranporth Beach Life

Perranporth Beach is the town’s star attraction – a vast, three-mile stretch of golden sand backed by dunes and rugged cliffs. It’s ideal for:

• Surfing and bodyboarding – lessons and equipment hire are available in the village

• Rock pooling and sandcastle building – perfect for families with young children

• Walking or running – the wide beach at low tide is a dream for long strolls

• Sea swimming – including a natural tidal rock pool at the far end of the beach

• Sunset watching – grab a drink at The Watering Hole, the UK’s only beach bar on the sand

During the summer, the beach is lifeguarded, making it safe for swimming and water sports.

🥾 Walking & Coastal Adventures

Perranporth lies directly on the South West Coast Path, offering some of Cornwall’s most scenic walks. Highlights include:

• Perranporth to St Agnes: A breathtaking cliff-top walk past dramatic sea stacks, caves, and wildflower meadows

• Droskyn Cliff and Chapel Rock: A shorter, scenic loop with panoramic sea views

• Perranporth Dunes (Penhale Sands): A vast area of undulating dunes and nature, rich in history and biodiversity

🛍️ Explore the Town

Perranporth village is small but lively, with:

• Independent shops and boutiques

• Art galleries and local craft stores

• Friendly cafés, ice cream parlours, and bakeries

• A range of pubs and restaurants serving fresh seafood and hearty Cornish fare

Don’t miss a traditional Cornish pasty or a homemade cream tea during your stay!

🏄 Try Something New

Looking to add some adventure to your holiday? In and around Perranporth, you can:

• Take surfing or paddleboarding lessons

• Try horse riding on the beach with local stables

• Book a coasteering or kayaking experience along the coast

• Enjoy golf with sea views at Perranporth Golf Club

🚗 Nearby Attractions and Day Trips

Perranporth is ideally located for visiting many of Cornwall’s top attractions, including:

🌿 Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm (10 mins)

Take a guided tour, sample award-winning ciders and jams, visit the farm animals, and explore the orchards.

🐠 Newquay (20 mins)

Visit the Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay Zoo, or one of its many beaches like Fistral Beach, known for world-class surfing.

🎨 St Agnes (10–15 mins)

A picturesque coastal village with a creative vibe, artisan shops, great pubs, and access to quiet coves and headland walks.

🏰 Truro (25 mins)

Cornwall’s only city offers boutique shopping, the iconic Truro Cathedral, weekly markets, and theatres.

🌱 The Eden Project (45 mins)

An unforgettable day out featuring enormous biomes filled with tropical and Mediterranean ecosystems, outdoor gardens, and exhibitions.

🚂 Lappa Valley Steam Railway (30 mins)

Perfect for families with young children – enjoy mini steam trains, boating lakes, and indoor play areas.

🎟️ Seasonal Events

Depending on the time of year, guests can enjoy:

• Perranporth Tunes in the Dunes – a beach music festival featuring major acts

• Perranporth Carnival – a fun community event in the summer

• Food and drink festivals in Truro, Newquay, and St Agnes

🌊 Something for Everyone

Whether you’re surfing the Atlantic, exploring wild coastal trails, shopping in local galleries, or savouring fresh seafood with a sea view, Perranporth and its surrounding area have something for everyone.

It’s the kind of place where you can do everything – or nothing at all – and still have an unforgettable Cornish holiday.

Less than a minute's walk from the beautiful golden sands beach that stretches for 3 miles along the Atlantic coastline, Surf's Up can be found in the Atlantic Bay complex, which is situated on St Piran's Road, Perranporth.

To get to Perranporth from the M5, at exit 30, Exeter, take the A30 and stay on this road for around 100 miles until you reach an exit with windmills to your right (Carland Cross). Exit here, taking the second exit off the mini roundabout (back under the A30) following the signs for St Agnes/Perranporth at the next roundabout. After about a mile take the right hand turn signposted Perranporth. Stay on this road to the end, where you turn left at the T-junction, following the signs to Perranporth.

At the next double roundabout turn right, still following the Perranporth signs. Stay on this road for a mile or so, heading round to the left past Perran Sands, and down the hill into Perranporth. 
You will pass a petrol station on your left. As you approach the next bend round to the left (the beach will be in front of you) Atlantic Bay will be to your right. 
Turn right through the barricade. The buildings will be to your right, with an archway. Head through this and park in the top right corner. You can unload for 20 minutes. Surf's Up can be found on the first floor by the steps you are parked by. There is a "Surf's Up" sign in the window. You have reached your destination!

Once inside, find the handbook, where you will locate a permit. Place this on your dashboard and park in space D4.

The interior is decorated in a fresh, seaside theme.

Rental rates are for the entire property.