Playing Place

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George vi post box at Playing Place Detail
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George vi post box at Playing Place Detail
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Field at Playing Place. This field has been identified as the site of the plain-an-gwarry that gave the village of Playing Place its name. Playing place being the English translation from the Cornish/Kernewek plain-an-gwarry. A plain-an-gwarry was a large circular amphitheatre surrounded by stone faced earth banks or dry stone walls about 2 metres high. They were used for many purposes similar to a community centre of today. The use that they mostly associated with is the performance of miracle plays that were popular in mediaeval times. It has been suggested that the recently discovered sixteenth century Cornish language manuscript Beunans Ke (The Life of St Kea) was written to be performed here. There are two plain-an-gwarries in Cornwall that have survived almost complete. One here 69285 and one here 164401
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Footpath at Playing Place. See 1058923 for plaque information
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Playing Place. Looking down Old Coach Road at the junction with Holywell Road. Playing Place is a dormitory suburb of Truro composed mainly of 20th century detached houses and bungalows. The name "Playing Place" denotes a place where people used to meet for performances of Mystery Plays and the like.
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The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

4 out of 5
Pentewan Road St Austell England
The price is RM357 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
RM357
RM428 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Everyone and everything was 100%

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
All staff were exceptional, food really good, room clean and bed comfy. Highly recommended and will definitely stay again

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate St Ives England
The price is RM349 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
RM349
RM418 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great house, good breakfast, ideal for what we needed. Not close to hotel or parking though.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whipsiderry Beach and Porth Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Had a great stay at SeaSpace; the room was lovely, overlooking the coast, all the things you'd need for preparing a meal in the apartment kitchen. Nice that they provide some tea/coffee and a kettle as I forgot to bring any! Plenty of room to chill out on the sofa with a cup of tea or eat a meal ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Pinetum Garden Cottages

Pinetum Garden Cottages

3 out of 5
Holmbush Rd St Austell England
Stay at this holiday home in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eden Project and Pinetum Park and Pine ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
The lodge was immaculate, the area was lovely and quite , I will be staying again when I’m in the area. I would give more stars if I could!

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

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Mawgan Porth Apartments

Mawgan Porth Apartments

4 out of 5
Tredragon Road Newquay England
Stay at this apartment in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dunes and Mawgan Porth Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
This is our third stay at this apartment. Easy access to the beach and super pet friendly. Parking on site for one car per apartment suitable for a large car. Everything you’d need for self catering with a small supermarket quite close by. Check out at 9:30am was quite early.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

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Popular places to visit

Porthtowan Beach

Porthtowan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Porthtowan Beach during your trip to Porthtowan? Wander the gardens and beaches in the area.

Porthtowan Beach
Truro

Trelissick Gardens

Roam through vast swaths of countryside and explore gardens bursting with color at this stunning, all-ages heritage attraction on the banks of the River Fal.

Trelissick Gardens
Sailboat Anchored off Porthbeor Beach

Porthbeor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Porthbeor Beach during your trip to Gerrans?

Porthbeor Beach

Hall for Cornwall

You can enjoy a show at Hall for Cornwall during your trip to Truro. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Hall for Cornwall

Truro Cathedral

Learn about the local history of Truro when you spend time at Truro Cathedral. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Truro Cathedral

St. Mawes Castle

Learn about the local history of St. Mawes when you spend time at St. Mawes Castle. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

St. Mawes Castle

Things to do

Cornwall: Luggage Storage

Cornwall: Luggage Storage

RM39
per adult
Cornwall: Luggage Storage
Surf Lesson

Cornish Surf Day

RM403
per adult
Cornish Surf Day
Half-Day Surf Experience in Newquay

Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers

RM269
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers
Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay

Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay

RM296
per adult
Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay
Intermediate Surf Lesson

Private Surfing Lesson

RM699
per adult
Private Surfing Lesson
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Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay

RM645
per adult
Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay
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