St Austell Bay

St Austell Bay is situated on the South Coast of Cornwall with Par Sands Beach being a few minutes walk from Par Sands Coastal Holiday Park.

The village is set just behind the beach although there are a selection of other beaches nearby such as Polkerris, Lansallos and Polridmouth.

Par is the nearest village (5 minutes away) and it has a good range of pubs and takeaways serving good food so you don't have to worry about cooking whilst you're on holiday !

Attractions

Without a doubt, Par Sands is the main attraction in the area; this golden, sandy beach is shallow in places, safe and dogs are allowed at certain times of the year.

The Eden Project is just 10 minutes from our holiday parks and never fails to provide anything less than a jaw-dropping horticultural extravaganza !  The complex has three climatic domes, over a million plants, the world's largest rainforest in captivity as well as steamy jungles and waterfalls.  There are family activities throughout the year and it’s well worth a visit.

The Wheal Martyn China Clay Heritage Centre offers an interesting insight into what was one of the most important industries in Cornwall.  There are displays, tours of the 19th century clay works, a children's play area, an adventure trail, scenic picnic areas along with a tearoom and gift shop.

Out & About

The old market town of St Austell is just 10 minutes from our parks and is one of Cornwall’s biggest towns.  It has a great range of high street shops, bars and restaurants as well as a ten pin bowling centre, cinema and swimming pools.

Fowey (pronounced “Foy” as in “Joy”) is not only an historic town but also a commercial seaport; Fowey has much to offer with something for everyone.  There is a natural harbour, an excellent selection of quality shops and galleries and plenty of places for refreshment be it a pint, a cream tea, fish and chips, a family meal or a gourmet dinner.

Situated halfway along the length of Cornwall, the city of Truro stands proud as Cornwall’s capital.  The cathedral dominates the city centre beautifully and the museum and art gallery, which houses a splendid collection, tell the story of both Truro and Cornwall.  There is an excellent selection of high street shops as well as local retailers to choose from and plenty of places to stop for refreshment.