Founded in 1216, Penryn is an historic town with many fine granite buildings, mostly 17th century with Georgian fronts. Take a stroll and discover Penryn’s special character.
All photos on this page are by Tim Green under a Creative Commons license.
Located at the head of the Penryn River, Penryn has a proud history as a medieval port, many years before neighbouring Falmouth even existed.
Visit Penryn Town Museum (free to enter) to see historic photos of the town, toys from days gone by, and a talking chair that tells tales from the past.
Penryn has three pubs on the Maritime Line Rail Ale Trail, including the King’s Arms, pictured. Visit real ale pubs along the line between Truro and Falmouth and get your sheet stamped to win a collector’s item T-shirt.
For more things to do in Penryn, head over to www.visitpenryn.com.
Penryn does not have a ticket office or ticket machine, so if boarding here you can buy your ticket on the train from the guard. There is step free access at this station. Station Road, Penryn, Falmouth, TR10 8HF
Off-Peak Day Return. Valid after the morning peak, and anytime at weekends or Bank Holidays.
Approximate journey time
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Visit Falmouth and explore its glorious harbour, beaches, art galleries, maritime heritage and more. Enjoy a boat trip on the Fal River, or try your hand at kayaking, windsurfing or snorkelling.
Cornwall's major city, explore Truro's winding narrow streets and the splendid Georgian architecture of Lemon Street. The Royal Cornwall Museum has superb displays from many periods of Cornwall's history.
