Porth
in Cornwall of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.423 and -5.056 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 25' 23" and W -5° 3' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:17 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 8:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Porth

Porth in Cornwall (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 227 mi (or 366 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Porth is now 06:17 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Porth, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Newquay Cornwall Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), South-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there is an option about 11 mi (or 18 km). away. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newquay, Truro, Padstow, Chacewater and Tregoney. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 10%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 85% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Cove Guest House

Address
0,1 mi
19 Alexandra Road
TR7 3ND Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Porth Beach Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
Porth Bay,Alexandra Road
TR7 3NB Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

Address
3,4 mi
Mawgan Porth
TR8 4BU Cornwall
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dewolf Guest House

Address
0,3 mi
100 Henver Road
TR7 3BL Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE HEADLAND

Address
1,8 mi
FISTRAL BEACH
TR7 1EW Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beachcombers Apartments

Address
0,4 mi
Watergate Bay
TR8 4AB Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Atlantic Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
Dane Road
TR7 1EN Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN PORTH VEOR MANOR

Address
0,1 mi
17 PORTH WAY
TR7 3LW Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 03:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Carnmarth

Address
1,6 mi
Headland Road
TR7 1HN Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


The Harbour

Address
1,4 mi
North Quay Hill
TR7 1HF Newquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Newquay, Cornwall, UK - Visit Britain - Unravel Travel TV

Published: September 19, 2012
Length: 19:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Unravel Travel TV

Half way down the North coast of Cornwall in the UK lies Newquay. Originally a small fishing village called towanblystra, until 1439 when the go ahead was given for the building of a new quay...


Solar Eclipse 2015 (Live from Newquay Tretherras)

Published: March 20, 2015
Length: 32:35 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mark Braham

A LIVE broadcast of the Solar Eclipse, as seen from Newquay Tretherras School (Weather permitting!)


Dive Newquay 2013

Published: October 29, 2013
Length: 45:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: James Taylor

Even Rocky had a montage so we thought we would make one! here is what cornwall diving has to offer, here is a short clip of Dive Newquay in action over 2013, DIVE NEWQUAY offers training from...


Static Caravan Rentals in Newquay, Cornwall - www.holiday-newquay.co.uk

Published: March 31, 2014
Length: 34:30 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: ms-bit.eu

Static Caravan Rentals in Newquay, Cornwall - www.holiday-newquay.co.uk Welcome to the privately owned static caravan sited in Trenance Holiday Park in Newquay, Cornwall. The caravan is ...


Views of Newquay on the North Cornwall coast

Published: November 03, 2014
Length: 13:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Visit Cornwall

Beautiful aerial and seaside views of Newquay,one of the nation's favourite seaside towns. Perched on Cornwall's Atlantic cliffs and bordered by 7 miles of glorious golden sandy beaches,...


Cute baby spotted deer at Newquay Zoo

Published: March 04, 2009
Length: 48:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Kirsten H

A new endangered species has arrived at Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, UK. The female Philippine Spotted Deer was already pregnant and gave birth a few weeks afetr arriving. This species will be...


4 cine film: Family on a camping holiday in Newquay England 1977, no sound

Published: March 07, 2015
Length: 41:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Jackson

Happy family on a camping holiday, we pitched our tent at Quintrell Downs camping site. Children playing in the sea and streams. On that day, everybody was buying a newspaper because Elvis...


Spring Cottage, self catering holiday cottage in St Columb Minor, near Newquay, Cornwall

Published: June 24, 2013
Length: 54:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cornish Traditional Cottages

Just a 5 minute drive or a 15 minute walk by footpath from the sandy beach at Porth, this double glazed, imaginatively renovated mid-terrace stone cottage is set in the old village centre of...


The Big Ocean MINI Clean, Newquay

Published: February 03, 2014
Length: 33:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tweet Bus

Before returning it to @OceanMINI, Tweet Bus takes the #MINITweet for one last wash at The Big Clean car wash in Newquay... things were #notnormal. Video by @arohafilms Newquay.


Bloodhound Banner at Aerohub at Newquay Cornwall Airport

Published: November 05, 2014
Length: 04:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Invest in Cornwall

Watch the Bloodhound banner at Aerohub at Newquay Cornwall Airport being installed. Bloodhound are moving to Aerohub for rocket and runway testing, before they head to South Africa to drive...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

St Columb Minor

St Columb Minor is a village on the north coast of Cornwall, England, UK. St. Columb alone by default refers to the nearby St. Columb Major. At one time St Columb Minor used to be the main settlement in the area, but it has now been encroached upon by its larger neighbour Newquay. The National School in the Square was built in 1842. It is on the site of the Parsonage and is now used as a Men's Institute.

Located at 50.4167, -5.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall

Porth, Cornwall

Porth is a sea-side village near Newquay in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Notable residents (past or present) have included: Sir Richard Tangye Sir Basil Tangye, Bart. (1912-69) Derek Tangye, author, grandson of Sir Richard Nigel Tangye, brother of Derek Tangye and husband of actress Ann Todd James Morrison (singer)

Located at 50.4228, -5.0563 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall, Surfing locations in Cornwall

Newquay Zoo

Newquay Zoo is a zoological garden located in Newquay, England. The zoo was opened in Cornwall on Whit Monday, May 26, 1969 by the local council (Newquay Urban District Council, later Restormel District Council). It was privately owned by Mike Thomas and Roger Martin from 1993 until 2003. In August 2003 Stewart Muir became the new Director and the zoo became part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, alongside Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts.

Located at 50.4114, -5.068 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Newquay, Zoos in England, Organisations based in Cornwall, Visitor attractions in Cornwall, Buildings and structures in Cornwall, Charities based in Cornwall

Lusty Glaze

Lusty Glaze (Cornish: Lostyn Glas, meaning little green tail of land) is a beach in Newquay, Cornwall. Lusty Glaze is privately owned although it has full public access. An outdoor activity company runs a range of beach based activities. The cove is naturally sheltered by high cliffs. Lusty Glaze is a huge Cornish tourist attraction with 368 slate steps from the cliff top to the beach below.

Located at 50.422, -5.064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Cornwall, Beaches of Cornwall, Surfing locations in Cornwall

St Columb Minor Church

St Columb Minor Church is a late 15th century Church of England parish church in St Columb Minor in Cornwall, UK.

Located at 50.4217, -5.04306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Cornwall, Grade I listed churches, Grade I listed buildings in Cornwall

Newquay Tretherras

Newquay Tretherras is a school with academy status in Newquay, Cornwall, England. It is located in the north-east part of the town beside the A3058 road at grid reference SW 828 618. Tretherras is a mixed-sex school for students between the ages of 11 and 18. It is a Designated Technology College and the current headteacher is Sue Martin.

Located at 50.4173, -5.05702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Newquay, Academies in Cornwall, Secondary schools in Cornwall

Boardmasters Festival

The Boardmasters Festival is an annual event held in Newquay. The event is a combination of live music and a surf & skate contest. The majority of the music performances take place to the north of Newquay near Watergate Bay. The Men's Pro 5 Star WQS surf competition takes place on Fistral Beach where a skate ramp is built for the BMX and Skateboard competitions.

Located at 50.4398, -5.0476 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Newquay, Visitor attractions in Cornwall

Rialton Grange

Rialton Grange was a grange in St Columb Minor in Cornwall, UK, belonging to the priors of Bodmin.

Located at 50.4218, -5.06075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Cornwall

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