English Heritage sites near St. Gennys Parish

Penhallam Manor

PENHALLAM MANOR

4 miles from St. Gennys Parish

The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.

Tintagel Castle

TINTAGEL CASTLE

8 miles from St. Gennys Parish

Tintagel Castle is a magical day with its wonderful location, set high on the rugged North Cornwall coast. It offers dramatic views, fascinating ruins and a stunning beach café.

Launceston Castle

LAUNCESTON CASTLE

13 miles from St. Gennys Parish

Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, unusual in that during rebuilding one tower was constructed with the remains of the older.

Hurlers Stone Circles

HURLERS STONE CIRCLES

17 miles from St. Gennys Parish

Three fine late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles arranged in a line, a grouping unique in England.

King Doniert's Stone

KING DONIERT'S STONE

18 miles from St. Gennys Parish

Two richly carved pieces of a 9th century 'Celtic' cross, with an inscription commemorating Dumgarth, British King of Dumnonia, who drowned in c. AD 875.

Trethevy Quoit

TRETHEVY QUOIT

18 miles from St. Gennys Parish

This well-preserved and impressive Neolithic 'dolmen' burial chamber stands 2.7 metres (8.9 ft) high. There are five standing stones, surmounted by a huge capstone.


Churches in St. Gennys Parish

St Gennys: St Gennys

St Gennys Cornwall
01840 250359

Welcome to the parish church of St Gennys: St Gennys in the Anglican Diocese of Truro and county of Cornwall England.
Few churches in Cornwall can rival St. Gennys for its setting. Tucked under the lee of the cliff, and thus protected from the Atlantic gales, the church and its sloping graveyard command one of the finest views in North Cornwall, over Bude Bay and up the Bristol Channel to where Lundy Island can be seen.

Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:

In the Parish: Carol Williams, Cluster Safeguarding Co-ordinator - 01840 211094

In the Diocese: Sarah Acraman Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - 01872 274351

Out of Hours - after 5pm and weekends: - 01208 251300

In an emergency:

Local Authority Children's Social Care: - 0300 123 1116

Local Authority Adult's Social Care: - 0300 1234131


Pubs in St. Gennys Parish

Coombe Barton Inn

Crackington Haven, EX23 0JG
(01840) 230345
coombebarton.co.uk

Under new ownership early 2016, this spacious bar set in a 300-year old hotel offers an excellent view over the adjacent beach and out to sea; the inn was originally built for the captain of the local slate quarries. It stocks beers mainly...