Towns & cities · South West England
Gweek
Gweek — village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gweek is located in Cornwall, South West England, with the postcode TR12. The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, which is 6 km away. Entry to Gweek is free.
About
Gweek is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 581 people. Address: TR12. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.0960°, -5.2090°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gweek (Cornish: Gwig, meaning forest village) is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately three miles (5 km) east of Helston. The civil parish was created from part of the parish of Constantine by boundary revision in 1986. The name Gweek is first recorded as Gwyk in 1358 and is derived from the Cornish word gwig, meaning "forest village", cognate with the Welsh gwig and Old Breton guic. Gweek village has a pub, the Black Swan, and a shop. The village is also home to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary. Gweek lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with the same status and protection as a National Park.
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Background
History
Gweek is at the head of navigation of the Helford River. It has been a port since Roman times and thrived in the Tudor period, with its own Customs House. In the 13th century, the townspeople of Helston bought the rights to the port of Gweek. During the mining boom, a tin-smelting blowing house operated at the quayside. In Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of England published in 1848, the village was described as: <blockquote>GWEEK, a small port, in the hundred of Kerrier, W. division of Cornwall, 3½ miles (E. by S.) from Helston. The pilchard-fishery is carried on extensively, 200 boats being employed in taking the fish, which are cured in the various creeks and coves within the limits of…
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- Coordinates
- 50.0960, -5.2090
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Gweek
- Postcode
- TR12
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Population
- 581
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q609602 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gweek (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: DSCN0599Gweek Village Hall.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gweek Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
About 100 Metres Of Quay Wall At East Side Of Gweek Quay, From Ngr 70632673 To 70682664
Marinas · 0.1 km
New Road Bridge At Sw 703264
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Quay At Sw 708264
Marinas · 0.4 km
Quay At Sw707263
Marinas · 0.4 km
Gweek Campsite
Campsites · 0.5 km
Constantine Quay
Marinas · 0.5 km
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Zoos & aquariums · 0.6 km
Bridge At Sw 714267
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Tolvan Holed Stone
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Church of Saint Maugan
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Mawgan in Meneage
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Gweek is a village in South West England with a population of 581. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 581
- Constituency
- St Ives
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gweek
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Cornish Seal Sanctuary
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Piskey's Hall (Fogou)
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Tolvan Holed Stone
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Mawgan in Meneage
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Constantine Museum and Archive
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Flambards
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Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church
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Meruny Cross
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Church of St Constantine, Constantine
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Church of Saint Maugan
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📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Polwheveral Bridge
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Gear Bridge
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Bridge At Sw 714267
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New Road Bridge At Sw 703264
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📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Gweek Bridge
Gweek Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge At Sw 71425
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Seahawk Cinema
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771 NAS Search and Rescue Sea King
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Gweek Bridge
Gweek Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Marinas · South West England
About 100 Metres Of Quay Wall At East Side Of Gweek Quay, From Ngr 70632673 To 70682664
About 100 Metres Of Quay Wall At East Side Of Gweek Quay, From Ngr 70632673 To 70682664 — a marina in england south west.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
New Road Bridge At Sw 703264
New Road Bridge At Sw 703264 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 5Where to eat & stay near Gweek
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
Seven Stars
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gweek?
- Gweek is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12), in the parish of Gweek.
- What is Gweek?
- Gweek — village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to Gweek?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR12.
- Is Gweek a protected site?
- Yes — Gweek is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gweek free to visit?
- Yes, Gweek is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gweek?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12.