What to do and see in St Austell, England: The Best Things to do

FootballGolf uses the same rules as golf but players kick a football into a hole. Think Crazy golf or adventure golf but supersized and kicking a football ball instead of using a golf ball and putter. There are hazards and obstacles along the way which make the game fun and enjoyable for everyone and a great outdoor activity. Players have to kick around, through, over or under various obstacles. The game of FootballGolf is suitable for anyone 5 years old to 80 years old. We have two 18 hole courses set over 18 acres with stunning surroundings.

Heligan is one of the most mysterious estates in England. Lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1, this Sleeping Beauty was re-awakened in 1990 to become Europe’s largest garden restoration project. Today Heligan’s 200 acres are a paradise for the explorer, wildlife, plant lover and garden romantic.

The Park tells the story of the men, women and children who lived worked and played in the shadow of the clay tips around St Austell. With a history dating from 1746 to the present the museum is situated next to a modern clay pit which can be seen from a spectacular viewing platform. Cafe and shop with Cornish produce.

Europe's largest private collection of shipwreck artefacts with nearly 8,000 artefacts from over 150 shipwrecks located in Charlestown, Cornwall. (A UNESCO World Heritage site)

Welcome to the newly refurbished St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre and Hicks Bar. Our Visit England accredited Visitor Centre reveals the secrets behind our award-winning brewing process. Submerge yourself in more than 160 years of brewing excellence and discover the heritage of this proudly independent family brewery. Our Hicks Bar is open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday serving an all-day menu until 4pm. So, whether you are popping in for a coffee and a cake, a tasty pub meal or just a pint of your favourite beer, we will be happy to satisfy your appetite! And don't forget to pay a visit to the St Austell Brewery shop. With the full range of delicious St Austell bottled and canned beers (including some exclusive beers from our Small Batch Brewery) and branded gifts and clothing plus finest Walter Hicks wines, there's a drink or gift for every occasion. Dogs are welcome in all areas expect the Brewing Experience.

Pinetum Gardens is a place of tranquillity, peace and spectacular garden scenery, a creation of Ten gardens from around the world. 40 years in the making, by the people who share the same values and dreams, with the least intention, we have flourished and grown to become the largest 'new' garden, and home to one of the largest plant collections in Cornwall. Destined to be a place where kindness and friendship matter, between us, between human and nature. We offer an intimate experience with a personal touch rarely found in our busy world. we are as much a delight for gardeners as we are a wonderful retreat for walkers and a place for families to explore and have fun with nature. Our gardens are wheelchair accessible almost everywhere and mobility scooters are available to use, dogs are welcome on a lead, plenty of seats around ensuring a relaxed moment to be enjoyed.

Indoor Active is a fantastic new Indoor Soft Play centre and Clip n Climb centre all under one roof. Our soft play is suitable from toddlers up to 11 year olds. OurClip n Climb center is the first in Cornwall and is suitable for ages 4+ but is perfect for adults too! We also provide party packages for both soft play and Clip n Climb.

A circular walk through the King's Wood Woodland Trust reserve to the lost port of Pentewan, along the trackbed of horse-drawn tramway that once carried china clay to the busy port and via the system of reservoirs and sluices that were used to flush sand out of the harbour. 3.2 miles. Steepness: easy.