Visit Cornwall
About St Agnes
St Agnes is a picturesque village on the North Cornwall coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Our charming little village is home to a lively and creative community that proudly supports a variety of independent shops and businesses. With gorgeous sandy beaches, outstanding pubs and restaurants, and some of the most breathtaking coastal paths and walks in the area, it’s clear why we love living (and teaching) here.
Life in St Agnes is all about the outdoors. Whether it’s surfing the Atlantic waves, exploring sea caves by kayak, hiking the stunning coast path, or practicing Yoga on the beach, there’s no shortage of adventure. At our language school, we embrace this lifestyle, blending language learning with outdoor experiences, making St Agnes the perfect place to study, explore, and immerse yourself in English and Cornish culture.
But the experience doesn’t stop in St Agnes.
We also organise trips to explore more of Cornwall, giving you the chance to visit some of the region’s most iconic landmarks. From the magical St Michael’s Mount to the breathtaking Minack Theatre, and from Cornwall’s famous sub-tropical gardens to its historic fishing villages, we make sure you see the very best this incredible part of England has to offer.
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How to get here
Before you travel, please remember that you need a valid passport to come to the UK since Brexit was put into effect in 2021. Starting April 2, 2025, visitors from European countries will need an ETA to travel to the UK and Northern Ireland. Please find more information here.
By air
Newquay Airport is the most convenient airport, less than an hour’s drive from St Agnes.
There are direct flights to Newquay Airport from a range of European cities. It's a small airport, there is little influx of flights and during the winter months air traffic is reduced or even stopped.
The next closest airports are Exeter and Bristol, and from there some trains go directly to Truro train station, which is the nearest train station to St Agnes.
Finally, you can fly to London and either transfer to a flight to Newquay Airport or take a train (usually direct) to Truro. In that case, we recommend flying to Heathrow because it’s the airport that is closest to Paddington station, where you take the train to Cornwall.
By train or bus
You can reach England by Eurostar from most European countries.
There are trains from London, Bristol and Exeter to Truro. Please take a look at the Trainline website that we always recommend for buying train or bus tickets, it’s very clear, easy to use and it gives you the best prices.
There is a public bus connection from Newquay Airport to St Agnes, changing at Newquay (town).
There are also buses leaving hourly from Truro to reach St Agnes.
On Google Maps you can find the times and location of the bus stops.
By car
You also have the option of coming by car, renting one at the airport or using our transfer service, please contact us for more information and prices.
Traffic is generally manageable, but it can get busier during the summer months. As we are in a rural area, please be aware that local roads can be narrow and winding.
Guests from EU and EEA countries do not need an international driving licence to rent or drive a car in the UK; a valid national driving licence is sufficient. Guests from non-EU European countries should check requirements in advance, as an international driving licence may be needed depending on the country of issue and the rental company.