Welcome to Townshend

Townshend is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated in the western part of the county, near the town of Hayle. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. It is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the charm of rural England.

One of the main attractions in Townshend is the historic church of St. John the Baptist. This beautiful church dates back to the 15th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the nearby Townshend House, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The village also has several quaint shops and cafes where visitors can relax and enjoy the local cuisine.

Townshend is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is located near several popular hiking trails, including the South West Coast Path and the St. Michael's Way. Visitors can also explore the nearby beaches, which are known for their clear waters and golden sands. Overall, Townshend is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the beauty and history of rural England.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 21.1°C

Feels Like: 21.1°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Leedstown Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Newlands	Townshend Road Leedstown Hayle Cornwall TR27 6AA 1736850242 School Website
Godolphin Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Wandless	Godolphin Cross Breage Helston Cornwall TR13 9RB 1736763318 School Website
Germoe Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Paula Blackburn	Germoe Lane Germoe Penzance Cornwall TR20 9QY 01736763310 School Website
St Hilary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robin Hamshar	School Lane St Hilary Penzance Cornwall TR20 9DR 01736763324 School Website
St Erth Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr William Coleman	32 School Lane St Erth Hayle Cornwall TR27 6HN 1736753153 School Website
Gwinear Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lee Gardiner	40 Gwinear Lane Gwinear Hayle Cornwall TR27 5LA 01209831303 School Website
Hayle Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Lock	3 High Lanes Hayle Cornwall TR27 4DN 1736753009 School Website
St Pirans School Gb Ltd Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Adams	14 Trelissick Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 4HY 01736752612 School Website
Penpol School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Coyle-Chislett	2 St George's Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 4AH 01736753472 School Website
Breage Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Holliehead	Trewithick Road Breage Helston Cornwall TR13 9PZ 1326573641 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hayle Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4NG 3.40 Miles

St Erth Station Approach, St Erth, Cornwall, TR27 6JW 3.67 Miles

Lelant Saltings Saltings Reach, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DL 3.88 Miles

Carbis Bay Porthrepta Road, Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26 2NN 5.39 Miles

Camborne Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SR 5.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jolly Rogers Cars 07808 920606 Chyreen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9EA 2.36 Miles
St Erth And Hayle Taxis 01736 754000 Penberthy House, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6JZ 2.84 Miles
M C Taxis And Mini Buses 01326 573732 22 Coulthard Drive, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9PF 3.26 Miles
Cornish Cars 01736 711335 19 Primrose Lane Estate, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9LX 3.27 Miles
Are We There Yet Airport Transfers 07845 192936 Foundry Square, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4AB 3.35 Miles
Westcountry Cars 01736 754000 20 Dowren House, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HD 3.38 Miles
Hayle Taxis 01736 753000 Unit 4, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5JR 3.44 Miles
Franks Private Hire 01736 752661 14 Springfield Close, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5AH 3.73 Miles
St Erth And Hayle Cars 01736 754040 27 Churchtown Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5AE 3.84 Miles
Bobs Taxis 07812 515230 16 Carey Parc, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0DH 4.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Townsend No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trescowe Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fraddam No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leedstown Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Godolphin Cross Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greatwork No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trescowe Germoe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Erth Praze No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Relubbus No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horse Downs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tresowes Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Relubbus Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Halamanning No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Germoe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tresowes Crossroads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bodriggy Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	60 Queensway Hayle TR27 4PB
Bodriggy Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	60 Queensway Hayle TR27 4PB
Bodriggy Health Centre 01736 753136	Bodriggy Health Centre 60 Queensway Hayle Cornwall TR27 4PB
Praze-An-Beeble Surgery 01209 831386	Praze-An-Beeble Surgery School Rd,Praze-An-Beeble Camborne Cornwall TR14 0LB
Connor Downs Surgery	Turnpike Road Connor Downs Hayle Cornwall TR27 5DT

Local Stores

Rosudgeon - Main Road
Main Road
Rosudgeon
Penzance
Cornwall
TR20 9QE
01736 762533
Store Website
2.92 miles

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SPAR Newton
Newtown PFS
Germoe
Penzance
TR20 9AB
01736 763894
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Animal Veterinary Services Ltd
16-18 Fore Street Copperhouse Hayle Cornwall TR27 4DY 01736 755555 info@avshayle.co.uk Website 3.48 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Hayle Veterinary Surgery
82-84 Commercial Road Hayle Cornwall TR27 4DH 01736 754111 info@haylevets.co.uk Website 3.56 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Head &Amp; Head
Veterinary Centre Water-Ma-Trout Helston Cornwall TR13 0LW 01326 572216 accounts@headandhead.co.uk 5.11 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Animal Veterinary Services
Animal Vet Services St. Ives Road Carbis Bay St. Ives Cornwall TR26 2JX 01736 796 088 info@avshayle.co.uk Website 5.38 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Helston
Isaac House Angel Centre Tyacke Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8RR 01326 572596 helston@rosemullionvets.com Website 5.40 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Clifton Villa Veterinary Surgery
10 Cross Street Camborne Cornwall TR14 8EU 01209 711933 enquiries@clifton-villa.co.uk Website 5.57 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Perranuthnoe Beach Cornwall
Walk The Coastal Path, From Perranuthnoe To Marizion St.Michals Mount, Or Onlong The Coastal Path The Other Way All Way To Praa Sands Or Porthleven Hours Of Walking, Stop Little Coves On Your Way Have Pick Nick, Swim In Summer. Or Play With Dog On Beach, Summer Prussia Cove Is Dog Friendly. Lancashire 3.90 miles Perranuthnoe

Location what3words lizard.coil.escorting

Perranuthnoe To Marazion
An Gwythow Perranuthnoe Penzance TR20 9NB 3.91 miles Perranuthnoe Is 3 Miles East Of Penzance On The South Coast

Location what3words grant.hindering.cards

Porth Kidney
Church Rd 4.06 miles Park Near To St Uny Lelant Church, On Street And Free. But Popular In Summer. Also Check The Tides - This Walk Really Comes Into Its Own At Low Tide

Location what3words thread.chipper.intruded

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 5.27 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

Location what3words vocal.hothouse.release

The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 5.33 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.

Long Rock
S W Coast Path Penzance Lancashire TR20 8HZ 5.96 miles The Car Park Is Across The Level Crossing. Free Parking After 4Pm, £1.00 Beforehand

Location what3words clef.eyepieces.bluffing

Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Mist
Temp	23°C	19.8°C	19.1°C	19.2°C	21.3°C	23.8°C	23.9°C	27.9°C	28°C	27°C	26.5°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	24°C	19.8°C	19.1°C	19.2°C	21.3°C	25.9°C	26.1°C	30.7°C	31°C	29.8°C	29.1°C	27.4°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Light rain shower	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	23.5°C	22.4°C	22°C	21.7°C	22.3°C	24.1°C	26.6°C	28.2°C	28.5°C	27.5°C	25.8°C	23.5°C
Feels Like	26°C	25°C	22°C	21.7°C	25°C	26.9°C	29.8°C	31.6°C	31.7°C	30.6°C	28.5°C	26°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	23.1°C	22.2°C	21.1°C	20.2°C	22.8°C	25.4°C	26.8°C	26.6°C	26°C	25.2°C	24°C	23.6°C
Feels Like	25.6°C	24.8°C	21.1°C	20.2°C	24.5°C	28.1°C	30°C	29.8°C	28.9°C	28°C	26.5°C	26°C

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