Beaches · South West England
Little Polstreath
In or near Mevagissey.
Little Polstreath is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 7.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Little Polstreath is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 7.4 km away. Postcode area PL26.
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Official information
Mevagissey Museum is a registered charity that showcases a variety of exhibits across three floors, including a kids trail and themed displays. It offers visitors a glimpse into the local history and culture of Mevagissey.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Polstreath is a beach located in Mevagissey, South-West England, with the postcode PL26. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall, highlighting its scenic coastal landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2735, -4.7840
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Mevagissey
- Postcode
- PL26 6TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Phone
- 01726 843568
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 7.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm; open from Sunday 29th March 2026
- Official site
- www.mevagisseymuseum.com
Sources
- osm: w162893508 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Polstreath
Beaches · 0.2 km
Mevagissey Museum
Museums · 0.4 km
Mevagissey War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Mevagissey Harbour
Marinas · 0.4 km
Lawn House
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Harbour Piers And Quays
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Mevagissey
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Mevagissey Lighthouse
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Stonesthrow
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Mevagissey Marine Aquarium
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World of Model Railways
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Polkirt Beach
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Polstreath?
- Little Polstreath is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6TE), in the parish of Mevagissey.
- What is Little Polstreath?
- Little Polstreath is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Polstreath?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6TE.
- Is Little Polstreath a protected site?
- Yes — Little Polstreath is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Little Polstreath free to visit?
- Yes, Little Polstreath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Polstreath?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6TE.