Villages · South West England
Porthcurno
In or near Porthcurno.
Porthcurno — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porthcurno is a village located in South-West England. It is known for its picturesque coastal scenery and proximity to the famous Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre carved into the cliffs. The area features a sandy beach and offers various walking trails along the rugged coastline. Porthcurno's unique setting makes it a notable spot for visitors exploring the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.0486, -5.6577
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Levan
- Postcode
- TR19 6JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640052 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Cross 150m south west of Rospletha
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Museum of Global Communications
Museums · 0.7 km
Porthcurno
Towns & cities · 0.7 km
PK Porthcurno
Museums · 0.7 km
St Levan's Church, St Levan
Historic churches · 0.7 km
West Kernow Way: Logan Rock detour
Mountain bike trails · 0.7 km
Wayside cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m north east of the church
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Saint Levan
Villages · 0.7 km
Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Wendy House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Porthcurno Beach
Beaches · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Museums · South West England
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Cross 150m south west of Rospletha
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📷 5Museums · South West England
Museum of Global Communications
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Porthcurno
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📷 5Museums · South West England
PK Porthcurno
PK Porthcurno — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Levan's Church, St Levan
St Levan's Church, St Levan — church in Cornwall, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Porthcurno
Places to stay
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Treverven Touring Park
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SeaView Holiday Park
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Lands End Camping And Glamping, Trevescan Farm Equestrian Center, Penzance
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St Loy's Camp Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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First And Last Inn
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Old Lifeboat House Bistro
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthcurno?
- Porthcurno is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR19 6JY), in the parish of St. Levan.
- What is Porthcurno?
- Porthcurno — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Porthcurno?
- Drivers can use postcode TR19 6JY.
- Is Porthcurno a protected site?
- Yes — Porthcurno is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Porthcurno?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR19 6JY. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.