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Things to Do In St Austell For Couples

Things to do in St Austell as a couple? Here is our 2026 guide for couples looking for things to do in ST Austell, Cornwall.

There are many things to do for couple in St Austell, below is selection of the best things for couples to do in St Austell (excluding restaurants & pubs)

Attraction Why It’s Great for Couples Cost / Duration Rating

1. Cornwall FootballGolf 

A fun, low-stakes “date activity.” Socially competitive, Grab a beer at the 19th hole to take around with you and laugh about your kicks and fails.

£12.99 per adult. A fraction of the cost of other days out. Licensed bar onsite

Duration: 2 Hours

Trip Advisor – 5.0

Google Reviews – 4.8

2. Knightor Winery

Like wine? how about a guided wine tours and tastings in a secluded courtyard setting.

£16-£22pp. Tours often run Sundays (Apr-Oct). Tasting room open Wed-Sun.

Tripadvisor  – 4.5

Google reviews – 4.7

3. St Austell Brewery

Want to learn about beer & ale? The “Brewing Experience” tour offers a deep dive into beer making with a tutored tasting.

£25pp. A great rainy day activity for adults

Tripadvisor – 4.5

Google Reviews – 4.8

4. Charlestown Harbour

Romantic evening strolls by the tall ships followed by dinner at The Longstore, the Rashleigh, Peir house, the Boat house or rebellion.

Free to walk the harbour walls. Great for sunset photos.

Tripadvisor – 4.5

Google Reviews – 4.6

5. Pinetum Gardens 

Quieter and more intimate than the Eden Project. Perfect for a peaceful walk in the “Japanese Garden”.

£16.00. Generally less crowded than major attractions.

Tripadvisor – 4.5

Google Reviews – 4.4

  • Cornwall FootballGolf  –

    A fun, low-stakes “date activity.” Socially competitive, Grab a beer at the 19th hole to take around with you and laugh about your kicks and fails.

  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Cost : £12.99 per adult. A fraction of the cost of other days out. Licensed bar onsite

  • Dogs: Allowed

  • Food: Yes – Bar, food, drinks & Ice creams

  • Beach: No (15 min drive).

  • Parking: Free.

  • Reviews : Trip Advisor – 5.0  / Google Reviews – 4.8

  • Knightor Winery

    Like wine? how about a guided wine tours and tastings in a secluded courtyard setting.

  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Cost : £16-£22pp. Tours often run Sundays (Apr-Oct). Tasting room open Wed-Sun.

  • Dogs: Allowed

  • Food: Yes – Bar, food, drinks & Ice creams

  • Parking: Free.

  • Reviews : Trip Advisor – 4.7  / Google Reviews – 4.5

  • St Austell Brewery

    Want to learn about beer & ale? The “Brewing Experience” tour offers a deep dive into beer making with a tutored tasting.

  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Cost : £25pp. A great rainy day activity for adults.

  • Food: Yes, Hicks Bar, food, drinks.

  • Parking: Free.

  • Reviews : Trip Advisor – 4.5  / Google Reviews – 4.8

  • Charlestown Harbour

    Romantic evening strolls by the tall ships followed by dinner at The Longstore, the Rashleigh, Peir house, the Boat house or Rebellion.

  • Duration: 2-4 Hours

  • Cost : Free to walk the harbour walls. Great for sunset photos.

  • Food: Yes, multiple restaurants and two pubs

  • Parking: Free.

  • Reviews : Trip Advisor – 4.5  / Google Reviews – 4.6

  • Pinetum Gardens

    Romantic Strolls, quieter and more intimate than the Eden project.  Perfect for a peaceful walk in the “Japanese Garden”.

  • Duration: 2-4 Hours

  • Cost : £16.00. Generally less crowded than major attractions.

  • Food: Yes, cafe.

  • Parking: Free.

  • Reviews : Trip Advisor – 4.5  / Google Reviews – 4.5
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