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St Merryn

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St Merryn (Cornish: S. Meryn) is a civil parish and village in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of the fishing port of Padstow and 11 miles (18 km) northea

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

St Merryn (Cornish: S. Meryn) is a civil parish and village in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of the fishing port of Padstow and 11 miles (18 km) northeast of the coastal resort of Newquay. The village has a primary school (St Merryn School, part of Kernow Learning), a veterinary practice, various shops, restaurants, and two public houses. The population at the 2011 census was 1,692.

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St Merryn (Cornish: S. Meryn) is a civil parish and village in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of the fishing port of Padstow and 11 miles (18 km) northeast of the coastal resort of Newquay. The village has a primary school (St Merryn School, part of Kernow Learning), a veterinary practice, various shops, restaurants, and two public houses. The population at the 2011 census was 1,692.

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Background

Visiting

Most of the Seven bays have lifeguard facilities, car parks, and public toilets during the summer months. Lodging choices include houses to let, hotels, caravan parks, holiday home parks, and campsites. About 2 mi inland, on former St Merryn Airfield land, is land used for farming and leisure activity, like the Atlantic Bays, St Merryn Holiday Village and Maribou holiday home parks. <gallery widths=200px heights=200px> File:Beach lifeguards and swimming-surfing areas at Harlyn Bay - geograph.org.uk - 54690.jpg|Beach lifeguards and swimming-surfing areas at Harlyn Bay, just north of St Merryn File:St Merryn Holiday Village - geograph.org.uk - 50745.jpg|St Merryn Holiday Village </gallery>

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Coordinates
50.5260, -4.9910
District
Cornwall
Parish
St. Merryn
Postcode
PL28 8NF
Parliamentary constituency
North Cornwall

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Merryn?
St Merryn is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL28 8NF), in the parish of St. Merryn.
Is St Merryn free to visit?
Yes, St Merryn is free to enter.
How do I get to St Merryn?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PL28 8NF. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.