St Agnes

• has a coastline that’s been declared an area of outstanding natural beauty
• has been awarded World Heritage status (like the Pyramids & the Grand Canyon)
• won a Tourism 2006 Award
• has four beaches
• has a world class surfing industry
• runs two annual surfing competitions
• has over 70 footpaths and bridleways, plus the Coastal Footpath
• has a landmark, the Beacon – from its summit you can see for miles
• displays vivid blankets of colour as wild plants blossom in seasonal waves
• can be enjoyed whatever the season – many visitors choose Spring and Autumn
• doesn’t turn into a ghost town in Winter (not with a population of nearly 7,000)
• is known to be a friendly place where people have time for other people
• is genuine
• has an untamed feel, a freshness, and a stimulating atmosphere
• appeals to visitors – they keep coming back
• is still largely undiscovered as a holiday destination
• has visible reminders of its mining heritage wherever you look
  
• is home to that most iconic of engine houses, situated on the Towanroath shaft of Wheal Coates
• is justly celebrated in many books - each year sees new titles
• has over twenty pubs and restaurants, most serving fresh local food
• has an energetic local community – there are over 40 groups, many supporting charities
• has a lifeboat station – Blue Peter has funded five lifeboats since 1968
• has a surf life-saving club
• is home to Surfers against Sewage
• has frequent events such as the Carnival, Bolster Day, and Lifeboat Day
• provides many activities, from surfing to hang gliding, and golf to fishing
• is within easy reach of attractions such as the Eden Project or Lands End
• has a growing airport on its doorstep (even British Airways is back at Newquay)
• is home to Cornwall's newest radio station, Atlantic FM.