Things to Do in St Agnes, Cornwall — your perfect day, sorted

St Agnes' own beach at the bottom of Quay Road: sand mixed with shingle, rock pools and caves, plus the scant remains of the old harbour. There are two small private car parks near the beach and a council car park (Reppers Coombe) further up the hill. Dogs are allowed year-round (it is not on Cornwall Council's dog-ban list), and reviewers praise the café on the slipway and the coast path access.

National Trust cove below Wheal Coates. At low tide it opens into a long sandy beach, but at high tide it shrinks to a narrow gully and people get cut off by the rising tide, so check tide times. Dogs are banned 1 Jul–31 Aug, 10am–6pm. The NT car park is small, fills early and is reached down a steep, narrow lane.

Quiet rocky cove at the foot of Trevellas Coombe, surrounded by mine ruins, with a stream and plenty of rock pools. Reviewers warn the tiny car park (about 15 cars) is reached by very narrow lanes with no passing places, and access to the beach is over big rocks. No Cornwall Council dog restriction is listed for it.

Big lifeguarded surf beach just south-west of St Agnes, with Blue Bar and a surf shop at the back. The Cornwall Council car park (Beach Road, 137 spaces) charges £2.50/hr or £11.50 for 24 hrs from 1 Apr to 31 Oct, takes coins and cards (no app), and is free Nov–Mar. Dogs are banned 15 May–30 Sep, 10am–6pm.

National Trust hill, 192m (628ft), topped by a Bronze Age barrow and a trig point, with views from St Ives to Bodmin Moor. There is no vehicle access; the nearest car park is about a 10-minute walk and can fill up. Paths are uneven and steep in places.

One of Cornwall's most photographed clifftop engine houses, owned by the National Trust. The NT's Wheal Coates tin mining walk is a 1-mile dog-friendly circuit from the Wheal Coates car park (TR5 0NT). It passes capped mine shafts, and the paths are narrow and stony in places.

Free-entry volunteer museum on Penwinnick Road covering mining, the sea, surfing and wartime. Exhibits include a preserved leatherback turtle and a VR recreation of the lost harbour. Reviewers praise the kids' activity sheet. Google lists daily 10:30am–4:30pm; check winter opening before a special trip.

Described as Cornwall's last tin stream works, deep in Trevellas Coombe. Visitors see tin crushed by water-powered stamps, smelted and cast, then sold as jewellery. It opens April to October only, so check hours and prices before you go.

Working cider farm at Penhallow, about 3 miles east of St Agnes. Entry is free, with paid guided tours, plus tastings, farm animals, tractor rides and a restaurant. Reviewers praise the cream teas and the tour, and say dogs are allowed in most areas but not on the tour.

Surf school based at Reppers Coombe car park on Quay Road, giving lessons from the Trevaunance Cove slipway and at nearby beaches depending on conditions. Reviewers praise patient coaches and family group lessons. Check prices and season when you book.

Guided coasteering around Trevellas Cove: jumping, swimming and scrambling along the cliffs. Reviewers praise the guide's focus on safety and his marine-life knowledge, and say it suits beginners and children from around 11. Check prices and minimum age when you book.

Historic stone inn just up from Trevaunance Cove with its own microbrewery across the road (ales certified gluten-free). It is also a B&B. Reviewers praise the Sunday roast and the cosy beamed bar; some find the food pricey.

Traditional roadhouse pub at the bottom of the village (Peterville), with a quiet restaurant area and a beer garden. CAMRA lists it as dog friendly with Sharp's ales. Reviewers praise the seafood, steaks and friendly service, and Cornish Secrets says its Sunday roasts are 'a highlight'.

Family-run hotel and pub in Churchtown, opposite the church, with an open fire and a decked area at the back. Reviewers praise hearty, good-value lunches and friendly staff; Trelawney Road car park is the handiest.

Friendly traditional locals' pub on Vicarage Road with a good beer choice. Recent reviewers say it no longer serves food, so treat it as a drinks stop.

Buzzy bar-restaurant at Peterville with a terrace, cocktails and seafood-led plates. Reviewers praise the whole lobster, crispy squid and staff, and recommend booking. Cornish Horizons (Apr 2026) lists it as dog friendly. Reviewers say parking nearby is tricky.

Verdant Brewing's bar right above Trevaunance Cove, serving wood-fired pizza and its own beer, with one of the best sea views of any bar in Cornwall. Reviewers single out the Double Truffle pizza. Listed as dog friendly by Cornish Horizons; Google shows it closed Mon–Tue.

Small, relaxed seafood restaurant in Churchtown doing tapas-style plates. Reviewers praise the monkfish curry and the Tuesday specials night, and advise booking (and pre-ordering oysters). Google lists evenings only, closed Sunday. One reviewer was welcomed with three dogs, but there is no official policy.

South Indian (Keralan) restaurant on Vicarage Road. Reviewers rave about the chicken chettinad, masala dosa, biryanis and seafood platter, and generous portions. Evenings only, closed Monday (Google), and reviewers advise booking in peak season.

Takeaway pizzeria on Vicarage Road with hand-stretched dough and pizzas named after Cornish mines. The shop is tiny, so it is really takeaway-only. Reviewers praise the quality and organised service at busy times. Google lists Wed–Sat evenings.

The village chippy in Churchtown; Google lists Wednesday–Saturday 5–8pm. Reviewers praise the local pollock specials and the haddock, though some recent reviews mention smaller portions and a change of hands.

Famous Churchtown bakery for pasties and giant sausage rolls; reviewers rate the traditional pasty one of the best in Cornwall. There is a lunchtime queue and the stock runs low by mid-afternoon. Google lists Mon–Sat 8am–3pm, closed Sunday.

Cake shop and bakery on Vicarage Road. Reviewers love the cakes and say the pasties are Etherington's (one quotes £4.60 medium, £6.10 large). Google lists Mon 8:30am–1:30pm, Tue–Sat 8:30am–3pm, closed Sunday.

Privately run café in the National Trust car park at Chapel Porth, home of the 'hedgehog': Cornish ice cream with clotted cream and crushed hazelnuts. Reviewers also praise the croques and sausage baguettes. It's seasonal, so check its Facebook page for winter opening.

Tiny café on the slipway at Trevaunance Cove with great coffee and homemade food; reviewers praise the breakfast bap and the dhal. Seating is very limited and food can sell out. One reviewer calls it dog friendly (not officially confirmed).

Café on Quay Road above Trevaunance Cove. Reviewers praise the avocado sourdough, the baps made with St Agnes Bakery rolls, and the coffee. Breakfast can mean a long wait, and one family review notes there is no children's menu. Google lists it closed Tue–Wed.

Brunch café on Quay Road, halfway between the village and the cove, with a lovely hidden garden. Reviewers praise the breakfasts, smoothies, açaí bowls and halloumi flatbread, and the plentiful GF/DF options. There is a kids' menu. A reviewer calls it dog friendly (not officially confirmed).

Small coffee shop in Churchtown serving Origin coffee, pastries, bagels and pasties. Reviewers call it the best coffee in St Agnes and say prices are good. Google lists 8:30am–2:30pm (Sun from 10am).

Café-bar inside the historic Miners & Mechanics' Institute on Vicarage Road, with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviewers praise the soups, salads, cinnamon swirls and loaded hot chocolate. Google lists daily 8:30am–3:30pm.

Breakfast and brunch café at Peterville that also does small-plates evenings Thu–Sat (Google). It has books and toys for kids. Cornish Horizons (Apr 2026) lists it as dog friendly and serving a Sunday roast.