Beaches · South West England
Porthcressa Beach
In or near Hugh Town.
Porthcressa Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Porthcressa Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 49.9133°, -6.3144°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Isles of Scilly Museum is currently in transition as it prepares to move to a new location at the Town Hall on St Mary's. While the main museum is closed, the museum continues to operate through pop-up exhibitions across the islands and maintains archives that are accessible by appointment.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porthcressa Beach is located in St Mary's, South-West England. It is part of the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), noted for its scenic coastal landscapes. The beach offers a sandy shoreline and is a prominent feature of the local environment.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9133, -6.3144
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Mary's
- Postcode
- TR21 0JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- 01720 620109
Sources
- osm: w33458853 (ODbL)
- commons: Porthcressa beach, Hugh Town, St. Mary's - geograph.org.uk - 933933.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hotels · 0.3 km
Tamarisk
Historic houses · 0.3 km
St Mary's Church, St Mary's
Historic churches · 0.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthcressa Beach?
- Porthcressa Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR21 0JL), in the parish of St Mary's.
- What is Porthcressa Beach?
- Porthcressa Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Porthcressa Beach?
- Drivers can use postcode TR21 0JL.
- Is Porthcressa Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Porthcressa Beach is part of the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Porthcressa Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Porthcressa Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porthcressa Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR21 0JL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.