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A charming historic port townwith a vibrant art community
FREETownGuide
Plan your stay with
www.visitpenryn.com
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Penryn town welcomes visitors from all over the world attracted to nearby universities and the positive community vibe. The town is bursting at the seams with fantastic artists and crafts people bringing traditional skills to life.
The town is a labyrinth of enticing lanes and opes, with
charming hanging baskets. Nearby gardens, lakes and
woodland make Penryn a wonderful place to explore.
Much of the town is a conservation area with beautiful
granite buildings, a wide variety of shops and lots of
places to rest your feet.
With so many local events, community groups, art
exhibitions and town fairs, keeping up-to-date is essential.
Throughout the year the town hosts a variety of
festivals and events including the traditional May Day,
Penryn Town Fair Day and Gorsedh Kernow.
Want to find out what’s on while you’re in Penryn? Visit
www.visitpenryn.com for special offers, local news and
guided walks. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to make
the most of your stay!
Welcome to
Penryn
Make Penryn your year round base for exploring Cornwall
www.facebook.com/cyclesolutions.falmouth
Jubilee Wharf, Penryn
01326 377003
This isn’t just a bicycle workshop to come to for
all your bicycle repairs, this is also a lovely place by the side of
Penryn River run by two knowledgeable and fun guys.
Plus, bicycle sales of contemporary and classic bikes.
We’re an independent award winning café offering a warm
quirky welcome. We do superb coffee, home-made organic cakes and are famous for our breakfast
choices and roasts on Sundays.
open 7 days a weeksee www.misspeapod.co.uk or call:
01326 374424
Judged “outstanding” by Ofsted in 2012, provides high quality childcare for children aged from six weeks up to five years.
01326 376587www.jumbliesdaynursery.co.uk
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Combining the best of our maritime heritage with our arts community, Jubilee Wharf and Exchequer Quay overlooks the Penryn river all the way towards Falmouth. With wind turbines, cycle, car and boat parking, both quays encourage visitors to stay and explore.
It is a tranquil place to watch the boats going to and
fro. There are surveying vessels, fishing boats, smart
shiny yachts and several pretty house boats. You can
pull up your own boat at Exchequer Quay, with more
permanent berths available from www.portoftruro.co.uk
Bird watching is possible from here. Keep an eye on the
mud-flats, exposed at low tide where various species
can be spotted. Don’t forget your binoculars!
Jubilee Wharfand Exchequer
(Penryn or Town) Quay
Full of local independent businesses which celebrate sustainable living
Image: View from Jubilee Wharf down river towards Falmouth as the sun rises over the hill Credit: Caroline Robinson
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Freeman’s Wharf is named after ‘John Freeman Sons & Company Limited’ established in 1848.
The Freemans seemed to have had quite an empire in
Penryn with at least two quarries (Maen and Polkanuggo),
steam engines, stonemasons, blacksmiths and cranes
for lifting the heavy granite blocks on to small ships.
Freeman’s Wharf and Eastwood Road continue along-
side Budock Creek towards Glasney Valley.
Freeman’s Wharf | Falmouth Road, Penryn TR10 8AD
Freeman’s Wharf boatyard consists of 45 half tide berths with a further 40 hard standing berths available for yachts up to 15m.
01326 377509 | http://freemanswharf.com/
Commercial Road,Freeman’s Wharf& Eastwood Park
Image: The current Penryn Bridge was built in 1936. Prior to that there was a swing bridge to cross the Penryn River. Freeman’s Wharf on the far right of photo. Credit: Caroline Robinson
Ride your bike or catch a bus to follow the river to Falmouth
Don’t forget to pick up yourFREE Penryn Town Map!
Glasney Valley,Argal & College Reservoirs
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Leading from Budock Creek to Glasney Valley is the site of Glasney College built in 1265. When the building was dismantled, most of the granite was destined for Pendennis Castle.
Glasney College was built after a dream in which Thomas
Beckett came to Bishop Bronescombe of Exeter and told
him to find a place called Polesethow, where a large willow
tree filled with a swarm of bees stood, there he must build
a church. The Church and college stood for 300 years before
being closed during The Reformation of 1548-9.
Now the green space on the Glasney College site is used
for community events and get-togethers. It is a wonderful
place to walk up the valley towards the College and Argal
Reservoir.
Image above: College Viaduct is one of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s last timber designs to be converted to stone during the 1930’s. Image Left: Lovely wooded walks by a stream in Glasney Valley Image above: Performance of Gogmagog by Golden Tree Productions on Glasney College (Site of) in 2014 Credits: Caroline Robinson
Walk the dog, explore the past and enjoy the outdoors
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Penryn welcomes visitors to its gaily painted houses, quaint shops and art galleries which compliment the vibrancy of the local art community. If you’re feeling peckish, then there is something for everyone with specialist cafés, restaurants and public houses.
PenrynTown Centre
Enjoy the galleries & shops during the day,and the pubs & bars at night!
Inset images: Miss Peapod’s Cafe Cake & Fresh Coffee Credit: David Griffen Number20 at night Credit: Pip Carlton-Barnes Image Left: Penryn Town Hall and clock tower in the heart of the town
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Penryn has a long history as a market town and now
has established itself as a cultural hub. With Falmouth
and Exeter university based at the top of the hill at
Tremough Campus, flowing down the hill are galleries
showcasing new and existing talent.
There are many cultural and community activities
which take place, giving visitors the opportunity to get
involved. Penryn has a strong emphasis on performance
arts, poetry readings, painting classes, craft exhibitions
and even arts for health.
This makes Penryn a truly an exciting place to live and
visit. If you are interested in purchasing art, making
art or taking part in art workshops, then Penryn has
something for everyone. We have glass makers, potters,
painters and craftspeople We even have dress-makers
and violin makers, attracted to friendliness and slower
pace of life in Cornwall.
Inset images: Miss Peapod’s Cafe Cake & Fresh Coffee Credit: David Griffen Number20at night Credit: Pip Carlton-Barnes Image Left: Penryn Town Hall and clock tower in the heart of the town Image above: Roads closed and hundreds of people filling the streets for Penryn Town Fair Credit: Caroline Robinson
PenrynTown Centre
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Along with a range of groceries, newspapers, and licensed drinks there is a PayPoint and two ATM machines.
Situated directly beside a regular bus route making it a true convenience store.
58-60 Lower Market St 9am – 10pmwww.costcutter.com
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The Penryn Town Hall (pictured on page 10) conceals
much within its granite walls. The original building was
built in 1825 over an Elizabethan wooden trading hall.
The granite clock tower was added in 1839. Not only is
this building the Town Hall, it also houses a large com-
munity space, council meeting rooms and the Penryn
Town Museum. Check the Penryn Town Museum’s
opening hours are on www.visitpenryn.com
While strolling through Penryn take the time to look at
details on walls, doorways and on the roofs. Previous
owners have left their marks on the wood and granite
structures throughout Lower and Higher Market Street.
Many houses in the town were originally shop fronts
displaying wares bought for stocking up boats and
ships. Orchards and fresh produce would have been
grown in the gardens to be sold out of windows to
passers-by. Captains would tie their small craft at the
bottom of their gardens!
Not only the buildings that can speak to us. It is said a
ghostly coach drawn by headless horses appears just
before Christmas and no-one dare to look at it for fear
of being spirited away! Various sightings of ghostly ap-
paritions have been sighted at the Kings Arms which is
over 600 years old.
If you would like to take part in a historical town walk,
then see www.visitpenryn.com for details.
PenrynTown Centre
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Twinned with Audierne, Brittany, France in 1973.
Tremough,Penryn Campus
& Kernick Industrial Estate
Don’t forget to pick up yourFREE Penryn Town Map!
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Walking under the railway bridge and through to the Tremough Estate, the botanic gardens transport you to far away places. Many plants were discovered and brought back to the warm, wet Cornish climate. Ideal conditions for cultivating the tropical species.
Image Previous Page: Springtime crocuses by the bamboo and stream Credit: Pip Carlton-Barnes Image above: Grassy slopes and flower meadows leading up to Tremough House Credit: Caroline Robinson
Glorious gardens around Tremough
Penryn & FalmouthFuneral Directors& Monumental Masons
For an Independent, Professional and Caring Service
Telephone: 01326 376926(24 hours)
50 Kernick Road, Penryn TR10 9DQwww.penfalfunerals.co.uk
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For many years Tremough Estate supplied other Cornish gardens with Rhododendrons, they included Enys, Trebah, Glendurgan, Heligan and even further afield to the Botanic Gardens at Kew.
Tremough House is a Grade II listed building nestled in the
current site of Falmouth and Exeter University, which provides
further education for around 5,000 students per year.
Some plants have been replanted in local gardens, but many
have escaped into Cornish hedges such as Bird’s Nest Ferns
(Asplenium nidus).
At the other end of town, St Gluvias Church is positioned
(pictured left) at the place closest to St Gluvias Creek which
flows into Penryn river and down into the sea. People have
worshipped here since 1318. Saint Gluvias the Martyr to
whom the church is dedicated, is generally assumed to be
Welsh Saint Petroc’s nephew.
The most famous person commemorated at the churchyard
is Sir Samuel Argall. He kidnapped Pocahontas (the famous
Native American) for ransom to ensure safety for the British.
His interment was in St Gluvias churchyard after being lost
at sea in 1626.
Commercial Road,Islington Wharf, St Gluvias Church & Enys Gardens
Fantastic walks to Flushing,Enys and Mylor
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Commercial Road,Islington Wharf, St Gluvias Church & Enys Gardens
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Prospect House B&B | 1 Commercial Road, Penryn TR10 8AHElegant Georgian Town House beautifully furnished with large comfortable beds in spacious rooms. Cornish walled garden with parking, AGA cooked breakfast. Excellent pubs and restaurants nearby. 01326 373198 | www.prospecthouse-penryn.co.uk
Inset images on previous page: Poppy the dog Credit: Caroline Robinson St Gluvias Church Credit: Unknown Enys Gardens and Image above: Bluebells cover the spring meadow with a carpet of flowers at Enys Credits: Pip Carlton-Barnes
The Enys family can be traced from the present day back
to Norman times, but The Enys Estate has been owned by
members of the Enys family since the 13th century, starting
with Robert de Enys in 1272. Samuel Enys (1611-1697)
was the first owner of Enys known to have left records of
his family tree and notes about his family life, including his
marriage to Elizabeth Pendarves and their several children.
The estate was passed on in the male line through two
centuries and then to various branches of the family till Prof.
Gordon Leonard Rogers (deceased in 2006) founded the
Enys Trust, which is charged with the task of taking care of
the gardens at Enys now and into the future.
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Emergency
NHS Advice
Minor Injuries Unit
Treliske Hospital
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Non-emergency 101
Non-emergency 01326 310800
Harbour Commissioner 01872 272130
56 Lower Market St, Penryn 01326 373357
www.penrynsurgery.co.uk 01326 372502
www.penryndentalpractice.com 01326 372298
www.histedroberts.co.uk 01326 373837
www.duchyvets.co.uk 01326 375153
www.rosemullionvets.com 01326 378080
www.lloydsbank.com 0845 300 0000
59-61 The Terrace 01326 372593
Lower Market Street, Penryn
www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk 0345 7000 125
www.firstgroup.com/ukbus 0871 200 2233
Abacus 01326 212141
One Stop Shop, St Thomas Street,
Penryn 0300 1234 100
Police
Coastguard
Port
Pharmacy
Doctor
Dentist
Optician
Vets
Bank
Post Office
ATM
Train
Bus
Taxi
Residential
Services
UsefulContact Numbers
Image above: Kings Arms Hotel, Penryn Bridge, overlooking the railway bridge down to Carrick Roads Image left: Ope filled with hanging baskets Credits: Caroline Robinson
999
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Falmouth TR11 2JA 01326 434700
Truro TR1 3LJ 01872 250000
Emergency
NHS Advice
Minor Injuries Unit
Treliske Hospital
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