St Agnes
- Has a coastline that’s been declared an area of outstanding natural beauty
- Has been awarded World Heritage status (like the Pyramids & the Grand Canyon)
- Won a Tourism 2006 Award
- Has four beaches
- Has a world class surfing industry
- Holds two annual surfing competitions
- Has over 70 footpaths and bridleways, plus the Coastal Footpath
- Doesn’t turn into a ghost town in Winter (not with a population of nearly 7,000)
- Is known to be a friendly place where people have time for other people
- Has an untamed feel, a freshness, and a stimulating atmosphere
- Is still largely undiscovered as a holiday destination
- Has visible reminders of its mining heritage wherever you look
- Is home to that most iconic of engine houses, situated on the Towanroath shaft of Wheal Coates
- Has over twenty pubs and restaurants, most serving fresh local food
- Has a broad variety of quality Art Galleries and Craft workshops
- Has an energetic local community – there are over 40 groups, many supporting charities
- Has a lifeboat station – Blue Peter has funded five lifeboats since 1968
- Has a surf life-saving club
- Is home to Surfers against Sewage
- Has frequent events such as the Carnival, Bolster Day, and Lifeboat Day
- Provides many activities, from surfing to hang gliding, and golf to fishing
- Is within easy reach of attractions such as the Eden Project or Lands End
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