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St Erth
Visit St Erth for a half‑day walk and a quick stop at the Star Inn; no overnight stay needed unless based nearby.
St Erth is a small Cornish village on the Hayle Estuary with a historic coaching inn, a railway station on the Cornish main line and easy walking routes. It suits a brief visit while exploring Cornwall’s west coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- NQY
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for St Erth999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about St Erth, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetySt Erth is low‑risk; typical UK village safety applies.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police / ambulance · 101 Non‑emergency police
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNQY Newquay Airport (Nearest airport, about 20 km (12 mi) north).NQY Newquay Airport (Nearest airport, about 12 mi (20 km) north).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; use the A30 for car access, local buses, or the St Erth train station for rail connections.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NQY Newquay Airport (Nearest airport, about 20 km (12 mi) north)NQY Newquay Airport (Nearest airport, about 12 mi (20 km) north)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
St Erth: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; use the A30 for car access, local buses, or the St Erth train station for rail connections.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hayle
goDoor to door: 15 min
Walk 10 min south along the estuary path
Hayle beach and harbor are nearby.
St Ives
goDoor to door: 20 min total
Train from St Erth to St Ives, about 5 min
Popular coastal town; good for a longer half‑day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hayle or St Ives
No hotels in St Erth; stay in nearby towns (check availability)
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–£70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–£120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bed & Breakfast1 × 1 night × £30 | £30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × £45 | £45 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £8 |
| Trip total≈ £83 per person per day, bed included | £83≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fish at BK Fisheries | £5–£8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Meal at the Star Inn (pub fare) | £10–£15 (≈ US$14–20) |
| Bus ticket within villagecheck | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited services in winter; check opening times of the Star Inn.
- Parking can be scarce near the causeway in peak summer.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance
- 999
- Non‑emergency police
- 101
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance999
- Non‑emergency police101
Embassy
UK citizens need no visa for short visits; see /united-kingdom/visa-requirements.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train St Erth → St Ives: about £12 (≈ US$16) return (check)
- A30 car drive to St Erth: fuel cost ~£5 from nearby towns (check)
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- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (how much is it)
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (where is the toilet)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for St Erth. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Hayle or St Ives for more beach time.
- Combine with a visit to Carbis Bay (see /carbis-bay).
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