Beaches · South West England
Porthmeor Beach
In or near Lelant.
Porthmeor 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)
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Porthmeor Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area TR26.
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Official information
Tate St Ives is a gallery located on the Cornish coast, showcasing modern and contemporary art. It features works by renowned artists and hosts a dynamic exhibitions program, alongside displays from the Tate collection.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porthmeor Beach is a beach located in St. Ives, South-West England. It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall. The beach is known for its scenic views and sandy shores.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2162, -5.4834
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Ives
- Postcode
- TR26 1JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- +44 (0)1736 796 226
- Nearest railway station
- St Ives — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday 10.00–17.20
- Official site
- www.tate.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w182234673 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthmeor Beach?
- Porthmeor Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR26 1JZ), in the parish of St. Ives.
- What is Porthmeor Beach?
- Porthmeor Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Porthmeor Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR26 1JZ.
- Is Porthmeor Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Porthmeor Beach is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Porthmeor Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Porthmeor Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porthmeor Beach?
- The nearest railway station is St Ives, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR26 1JZ.