St Agnes is a village on the north coast of Cornwall, between Perranporth and Porthtowan. Its beaches include Trevaunance Cove, the secluded Trevellas Porth and, just along the coast, Chapel Porth.

What is St Agnes known for?

St Agnes is known for its spectacular mining heritage, including the cliff-top engine houses of Wheal Coates, and for its choice of coves. The St Agnes lifeboat is famously one funded by viewers of the BBC's Blue Peter.

What is there to do in St Agnes?

You can swim and rock-pool at Trevaunance Cove, walk the cliffs past Wheal Coates and St Agnes Head, explore Chapel Porth, climb St Agnes Beacon for panoramic views, or visit the village's museum and shops.

Is St Agnes worth visiting?

St Agnes combines striking coastal scenery, several beaches and some of Cornwall's most photographed mining ruins, making it a memorable base. Wheal Coates and Chapel Porth are cared for by the National Trust.

What is Wheal Coates near St Agnes?

Wheal Coates is a former tin mine on the cliffs between St Agnes and Porthtowan. Its restored Towanroath engine house, perched dramatically above Chapel Porth, is one of the best-known sights in Cornwall.

St Agnes: Cornwall's Mining Coast

St Agnes is a large village on the north coast. St Agnes has a choice of beaches. Trevaunance Cove is a great beach for rock pooling while Trevellas Porth is quiet and secluded and popular amongst local fishermen. A third beach, Chapel Porth, is now owned by the National Trust.

Sea Fishing in St Agnes

St Agnes provides good sport with bass fishing.

Trevaunance Cove

Chapel Porth

Trevellas Porth

The Lifeboat Station

St Agnes is one of seven stations operating a lifeboat funded by viewers of the BBC television programme Blue Peter. The inshore lifeboat crews have been honoured with seven awards for gallantry.

Support St Agnes Lifeboat...

With thanks to the RNLI for allowing us to use their images and information

St Agnes RNLI

The Lifeboat

XKalibur - D Class Lifeboat

The Lifeboat Station

St Agnes is one of seven stations operating a lifeboat funded by viewers of the BBC television programme Blue Peter. The inshore lifeboat crews have been honoured with seven awards for gallantry.

Support St Agnes Lifeboat...

With thanks to the RNLI for allowing us to use their images and information

St Agnes

Plan your visit

From the Cove shop

The full guide

Useful for your next visit

Common questions