St Stephen - St Stephen visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'St Stephen' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Cornwall.

The full name for this village in Cornwall is St Stephen-in-Brannel, but is is referred to locally as St Stephen or St Stephen's. The village lies on the southern edge of Cornwall's china clay area and is surrounded by clay quarries such as Molbur (Melbur / Meledor) Quarry.

Mining has played a predominant role in the growth of St Stephen. Clay was discovered in the surrounding area by William Cookworth in the 18th century, and Uranium was mined at South Terras Mine, a short distance from the village between 1870 and 1930. Major clay pits can be found to the north. The town continues to grow today, putting new pressure on surrounding countryside.

St Stephen - Tourist Attractions

St Stephen is not a major tourist destination in Cornwall, but has a few things of interest for the visitor:

• St Stephen's Church - granite church built in 1261 and dedicated to St Stephen by Walter Bronescombe, bishop of Exeter with a Norman font and tower containing 8 bells.
• Queens Head Pub - popular pub in the heart of the village.
• Green Lakes - the surrounding quarries contain many brightly coloured green lakes, some accessible to the public.
• Trenowth Wood - 100 acres of beautiful woodland near Grampound about 4 miles south of St Stephen within which is the ruined remains of an old chapel.
• Trevan Wood - Small woodland and conservation area near to Grampound, 4 miles south of St Stephen.
• Goss Moor - National Nature Reserve and largest continuous mire complex in South-West Britain. Mostly peatland and lowland heath through which runs a cycle route which used to be the old A30, 6 miles north of St Stephen's.

Road: St Stephen lies on the A3058 road, 5 miles west of St Austell and 11 miles southeast of Newquay.