When you think of a  Cornish coastal  village you think of  quaint cottages set in  the idyllic surroundings of a rural countryside with a back  drop of rolling blue sea and white waves, maybe a couple  of shops and a few other amenities. Well St. Agnes has  all this and so much more.  Nestled in the lee of an impressive landmark which  dominates the skyline of the beautiful and dramatic Atlantic  coast St. Agnes is both a country village founded on tin  mining and a popular coastal resort. A dual character which  is reflected in her history with the picturesque ruins of engine houses and  chimneys dominating the sky line and her magnificent, rugged and unspoiled  coastal, inland and valley walks to explore and discover she is a walker and a  painter's paradise.  All the main footpaths along the coast and over the St. Agnes Beacon  have frequent seats from which you can rest and enjoy the splendid  views and the view from the top of the  Beacon is one not to be missed. For  the naturalists and conservationists  there is an abundance of plant, animal,  bird and sea life here for you to  discover and enjoy, changing with each  season.  A visit to the St. Agnes museum will introduce you to her history of tin  mining and fishing and of her myths and legends. St. Agnes is very proud  of her legends especially her Giant Bolster, who plays a BIG part in village events. Visit the last working  Tin Stream in Cornwall and watch rocks being turned into metal. See local craft-  people at work in our own pottery and craft workshops or view paintings by  Cornish artists in one of our many art galleries.  Sample traditional Cornish pasties from our local bakery or enjoy good food from  one of our many hotels, restaurants/cafes or public houses.  Swim, surf or learn how to surf, [surf/boogie boards, wet suits and other  equipment can be purchased or hired], or just relax on one of our RNLI lifeguard  patrolled [seasonal]  beaches.  St Agnes has a growing residential population and with her many and varied  shops and businesses has more than adequate, all year round, facilities for locals  and tourists alike and being only 3 miles from the A30 is a good home base to reach all attractions  throughout Cornwall.   St. Agnes is a friendly retreat. Its people have a strong sense of history and a great love of home. The  main village events throughout the year welcome and encourage visitors not just to come along and  watch but to participate, perhaps it is this pervading warmth that affects those who stay here and why so  many return.  View Across Trevaunance Cove. Wheal Coats looking towards Chapel Porth. Trevaunance Cove. Fishing Boats at Trevaunance Cove. Trevaunance road looking towards St. Agnes Church Site last updated 29th January 2012 Please note that this website is only available to Accommodation properties in the Parish of St. Agnes. © stagnes-cornwall.co.uk  2010 - 2012 Click an image to enlarge Whal Coats Engine House.