Within the town centre itself you will find a variety of cafes and pubs which provide a perfect place to enjoy a meal or snack with family or friends in nice surroundings or if you prefer takeaway snacks and paninis, With Pizza Hut, Dominos Pizza and McDonalds situated on the outskirts of the town and Fish n Chips, Chinese to Indian Takeaway also available in and around the town you can be assured of food to suit all tastes.

Ozzell Bowl, with a fully licensed bar and restaurant gives the opportunity for you to show off your bowling skills. If you prefer just dancing the night away, then visit Puls8.

If you prefer history, then visit the Market House, a listed building which houses over 20 independent traders or Holy Trinity Church, situated in the centre of the town.

With fitness in mind, Polkyth Leisure Centre is only a short distance from the town centre. With a fully equipped Gym, Swimming Pool, Squash, Badminton Courts, and Dance Studio, you can be assured of the professional touch when it comes to health www.polkythleisure.co.uk.

Music, Drama and Theatre comes to life with two local groups St Austell Players and St Austell Amateur Operatic Society.  For St Austell Players performances please visit www.staps.co.uk  and for St Austell Amateur Operatic Society please visit the Keay Theatre website www.thekeay.co.uk. The Keay Theatre and St Austell Arts Community Theatre are both situated in the vicinity of the town centre giving people the chance to see performances on their own doorstep.

St Austell is proud to have its own Brewery, which is one of the biggest suppliers to licensed premises throughout the South West. Explore St Austell Brewery's interactive museum and learn its fascinating story.  Then visit the licensed Brewery shop where you will find an extensive range of wines, spirits, gifts and of course, St Austell bottled beers - all at special prices! . www.staustellbrewery.co.uk

If its green space you want, we have 2 parks, both situated within walking distance of the town centre, Truro Road and Poltair Park both have extensive areas for picnics, children’s playground and Poltair has tennis courts and football pitch.

St Austell has plenty of pay and display parking available at Priory car park and also at Co-op (West Hill) and Polkyth. With the Park and Ride running from Polkyth, and a new Bus and Rail Interchange at the top of the town means coming to St Austell couldn’t be easier and more accessible.

For a full list of attractions within the St Austell area please click on Things to Do