Villages · South West England
Penryn
In or near Porthgwidden.
Penryn — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn · 0.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penryn is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 7,326. It is known for its historical significance and proximity to the picturesque Falmouth. The village features a mix of residential areas and local amenities, typical of a small English community. Visitors can expect a blend of traditional architecture and local shops, reflecting the character of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1681, -5.1042
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penryn
- Postcode
- TR10 8HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Population
- 7,326
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640413 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Seven Stars
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Penryn Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
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Tabernacle (New Life Christian Centre), Forecourt Walls And Railings
Chapels · 0.2 km
Kings Arms
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Penryn, Cornwall
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Glasney College
Ironworks & forges · 0.3 km
The Famous Barrel Public House
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Penryn Memorial Gardens
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Church of St Gluvias
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Jubilee Wharf Gallery
Galleries · 0.4 km
St Gluvias
Historic churches · 0.5 km
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📷 3Chapels · South West England
Tabernacle (New Life Christian Centre), Forecourt Walls And Railings
Tabernacle (New Life Christian Centre), Forecourt Walls And Railings — chapel in Penryn, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Kings Arms
Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Penryn, Cornwall
Penryn (; Cornish: Pennrynn, meaning 'promontory') is a civil parish and town in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is on the Penryn River about 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of Falmouth. At the 2
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Glasney College
Glasney College — college in Penryn, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Places to stay
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St Michael's Hotel & Spa
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Falmouth Backpackers Lodge
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Pennance Mill Farm
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
Seven Stars
Seven Stars — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms
Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Famous Barrel Public House
The Famous Barrel Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penryn?
- Penryn is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR10 8HU), in the parish of Penryn.
- What is Penryn?
- Penryn — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Penryn?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR10 8HU.
- Is Penryn a protected site?
- Yes — Penryn is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Penryn?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR10 8HU.