Welcome to Penryn

Penryn is a small town located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the Penryn River, which flows into the Fal Estuary. The town has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period, and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable of these is the Penryn Town Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is still in use today. The town is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for tourists.

Penryn is known for its strong sense of community, with many local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. One of the most popular of these is the Penryn Fair, which has been held annually since the 12th century. The fair features a range of traditional activities, including a market, live music, and a carnival procession. Other events in the town include the Penryn Arts Festival, which showcases the work of local artists, and the Penryn Christmas Lights Switch-On, which marks the start of the festive season.

Despite its small size, Penryn is home to a number of educational institutions, including the University of Exeter's Penryn Campus. The campus is located on the outskirts of the town and is home to a range of academic departments, including the Environment and Sustainability Institute and the Camborne School of Mines. The campus also features a number of research facilities, including the European Centre for Environment and Human Health. This has helped to establish Penryn as a hub for research and innovation, attracting students and academics from around the world.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8.7°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Penryn College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tamsin Schouten	Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8PZ 01326372379 School Website
Penryn Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Hitchens	Treverbyn Rise Penryn TR10 8RA 01326373290 School Website
Falmouth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lenka Chanter	Trescobeas Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LH 01326372386 School Website
Falmouth Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Smith	Tregothan Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2DR 01326314070 School Website
Mabe Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Jenkin	Cunningham Park Mabe Penryn Cornwall TR10 9HB 1326372662 School Website
St Francis Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Marsh	Longfield Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SU 1326211910 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Falmouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Mcdonald	Mongleath Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4PW 01326314540 School Website
Flushing School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tamsin Lamberton	Coventry Road Flushing Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5TX 01326374498 School Website
Mylor Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr V Sanderson	Comfort Road Mylor Bridge Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5SE 01326373724 School Website
Marlborough School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Abigail Squibb	Ferndale Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4HU 01326314636 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 0.48 Miles

Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 1.62 Miles

Falmouth Town Avenue Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AZ 2.23 Miles

Falmouth Docks Station Approach, Off Pendennis Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LT 2.43 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 2.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Taxis 01326 372267 23 Old Well Gardens, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LF 0.24 Miles
Able Cabs 01326 373007 7 College Hill, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8LH 0.35 Miles
Able Cars 01326 373007 4 Calver Close, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8SG 0.36 Miles
Able Cars 0800 328 7757 4 Calver Cl, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8SG 0.36 Miles
A 2 B Cars 01326 378262 Unit 5 The Mill Yard College Hill, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8LG 0.43 Miles
Garys Cabs 01326 312470 3 Glen View Flats, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HS 0.68 Miles
Connect Cars 01326 377749 61 Woodland Av, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8PG 0.71 Miles
Cornwall Cars 01326 318187 4 Lowenek Cl, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2HJ 0.89 Miles
Falmouth And Penryn Radio Taxis 01326 315194 3 Hayman Way, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JN 0.97 Miles
Phils Taxis 01326 212200 5 Noweth Place, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JW 0.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Commercial Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Penryn Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Ashfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kernick Industrial Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hendra	44 Lower Market Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BH
Penryn Surgery 01326 372502	The Penryn Surgery Saracen Way Penryn Cornwall TR10 8HX
Falmouth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Trevaylor Road Falmouth TR11 2LH
Falmouth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Falmouth Health Centre Trevaylor Road Falmouth TR11 2LH
Falmouth Health Centre 01326 210090	The Health Centre Trevaylor Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2LH

Local Stores

Falmouth - Clipper Way
Mongleath Avenue
Boslowick
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4PN
01326 314947
Store Website
1.68 miles

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SPAR Penryn
Penryn Stores Ltd
58-60 Lower Market Street
Penryn
Falmouth
TR10 8BH
01326 373269
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Penryn
Parc Briwer Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LF 01326 378080 penryn@rosemullionvets.com Website 0.34 miles
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Vets4pets Falmouth
Inside Pets At Home Ponsharden Roundabout Falmouth Road Falmouth Cornwall TR10 8AB 01326 373030 falmouth@vets4pets.com Website 0.58 miles
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Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice
Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NT 01326 450121 info@cornishpaws.co.uk 0.67 miles

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Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital
Tregoniggie Industrial Estate Bickland Water Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SN 01326 313991 admin@rosemullionvets.com Website 1.17 miles
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Highertown Vets
23 Highertown Highertown Truro Cornwall TR1 3QE 01872 273408 mail@highertownvet.co.uk Website 6.41 miles

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Companion Care (Truro) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Treliske Retail Park Tresawls Road Truro Cornwall TR1 3LN 01872 266 002 truro@companioncare.co.uk Website 6.56 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bosveal
Make The Most Of Bosveal, Follow The Moderate Route (In Pink), Joining The South West Coast Path For Some Great Coastal Views, Along With Taking In The Countryside. TR11 5JR 4.47 miles From Truro, Join The A39 South-Bound Direction Falmouth From Truro. Follow The A39 Until You Can Take The 2Nd Exit Onto Union Road. Continue Straight Onto Union Corner. From The Roundabout Follow The Brown Road Signs To Glendurgan Via Mawnan Smith. Leaving Mawnan Smith Take The First Left Hand Turn, On The Road To Helford Passage, This Road Is Marked Durgan, Continue Along This Road Until You See The Entrance To Bosveal Car Park On The Right.

Degibna
There Are Many Types Of Walks And There Is A Sign Showing All Different Routes So Can Range From A Mile Onwards B3297 Lancashire 7.60 miles Head Towards Helston Hospital Then Turn Off At Digibna Lane Follow This For 5 Minutes Until You See A Church. There Is A Carpark Opposite Then Choose Any Walk As Most Circular

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Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 8.07 miles

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The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 9.57 miles From Helston, Off The A394, Take The Portlevan Road (B3304) Southward. You Will Pass A Boating Lake To Your Right, With The Car Park Opposite.

Tehidy Country Park
Tehidy Is The Largest Area Of Woodland In West Cornwall. It Holds Over 9 Miles Of Paths And 250 Acres Of Woodland And Lakes To Discover. TR14 0EZ 9.71 miles Head Towards The Main Entrance At South Drive, Where There Is A Free Car Park And Café. This Is Clearly Signposted With Brown Signs From The A30 At Tolvaddon.

Mullion Cove
A Moderate, Circular Walk To The Picturesque Fishing Hamlet At Mullion Cove. Mullion Cove On The West Coast Of The Lizard Peninsula Is A Small Sandy Beach, Mostly Covered At High Tide, Beside The Historic Lifeboat Station And Picturesque Mullion Harbour. TR12 7HW 11.66 miles From The A394 At Turnpike Cross, Take The A3083. Follow This Road Down To Penhale, Where You Should Take A Right Onto Meaver Road. Follow This Road Until You Reach Mullion, And The Car Park Is On Your Right.

Weather Forecast

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