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Penryn

Town Centre
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Inset images: Miss Peapod’s Cafe Cake & Fresh Coffee Credit: David Griffen Number20
at night Credit: Pip Carlton-Barnes Image Left: Penryn Town Hall and clock tower
in the heart of the town Image above: Roads closed and hundreds of people filling the
streets for Penryn Town Fair Credit: Caroline Robinson

Penryn has a long history as a market town and now
has established itself as a cultural hub. With Falmouth
and Exeter university based at the top of the hill at
Tremough Campus, flowing down the hill are galleries
showcasing new and existing talent.
There are many cultural and community activities
which take place, giving visitors the opportunity to get
involved. Penryn has a strong emphasis on performance
arts, poetry readings, painting classes, craft exhibitions
and even arts for health.
This makes Penryn a truly an exciting place to live and
visit. If you are interested in purchasing art, making
art or taking part in art workshops, then Penryn has
something for everyone. We have glass makers, potters,
painters and craftspeople We even have dress-makers
and violin makers, attracted to friendliness and slower
pace of life in Cornwall.