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ParAn Porth

Spend a half‑day (4–6 h) in Par: beach walk, Hidden Valley Gardens, and Luxulyan Valley trail; stay overnight if you want a quiet night by the sea.

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Par is a small fishing village on South Cornwall’s coast. Its main attractions – the nature‑reserve beach, family‑run Hidden Valley Gardens and the historic Luxulyan Valley – are close together, so a few hours suffice. Overnight accommodation is limited to a caravan park and a modest inn.

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Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (cool, limited services)
Airport
NQY
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Par: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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Emergency numbers for Par999 ▾
  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • Non‑urgent medical111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Par, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerBeer (pub)£3–£5 (≈ US$4–7)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Budget bedCaravan pitch, a night, per person£15 (≈ US$20)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room at The Royal Inn, a night, per room£70 (≈ US$95)
  • High-end bedDouble room at The Royal Inn, a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £55 (≈ US$75) · High £80 (≈ US$110)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

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.

Par Beach nature reserveHidden Valley GardensLuxulyan Valley walks
Airports
NQY Newquay Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi about 45 min)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Par: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

12 rd

Feb

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Mar

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Nov

14°C (57°F)

7°C (45°F)

11 rd

Dec

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

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

Par railway station on the Cornish Main Line (Plymouth‑Penzance) offers hourly services; local buses run to St Austell and Fowey. Walking is easiest for the main sights.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

St Austell

go

Door to door: ≈20 min total

Train from Par, about 10 min

Main shopping and the China Clay Museum

Fowey

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Bus from Par, about 20 min

Harbour and historic streets

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.

Park Leisure – Par Sands

Caravan park on the beach; good disabled access around site

The Royal Inn

Small inn in the village centre

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£30–£45 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
Mid
£45–£70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
High
£70 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room at The Royal Inn1 × 1 night × £70£70
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £55£110
Par railway station return ticket from St Austell2 × £5 · check£10
Entry to Hidden Valley Gardens2 × £8 · check£16
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£21
Trip total≈ £114 per person per day, bed included£227≈ US$350

2026 estimate in GBP; transport and accommodation excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Fish & chips takeaway£5–£8 (≈ US$7–11)
Beer (pub)£3–£5 (≈ US$4–7)
Bus ticket (local)£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Caravan pitch (seasonal)£15–£25 (≈ US$20–35) per night

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Par is a low‑crime coastal village; standard UK precautions apply. Watch the tide schedule for beach safety.
  • Beach access for wheelchairs is limited; bring a beach‑wheelchair if needed (check local provision).
  • Seasonal opening of Hidden Valley Gardens – verify dates on the official site.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Fire and ambulance
999
Non‑urgent medical
111

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Emergency

  • Police999
  • Fire/ambulance999
  • Non‑urgent medical111

Embassy

UK consular services are in Truro (check address).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Par ↔ St Austell train: about £5 (≈ US$7) each way (check)
  • Par ↔ Fowey bus: about £3 (≈ US$4) each way (check)

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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 Par. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cool, limited services) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a day for a full Luxulyan Valley hike (2 h walk).
  2. Combine with a visit to the Eden Project (bus from St Austell).

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