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Local Information for Penryn

Penryn is a town in Cornwall, England on the Penryn river. Although now largely a suburb of Falmouth, in the medieval period it was an important harbour in its own right, exporting granite and tin. There are over 7000 people living in Penryn. Penryn is twinned with Audierne in Brittany, France. The town has a station on the Maritime Line from Truro to Falmouth.

Penryn is one of Cornwall's most ancient towns, founded in 1216 with a wealth of charm, character and history. Standing at the head of the Penryn River, it occupies a sheltered position and was a port of some significance in the 15th century.

By the 1600s, the port was thriving with the trade in Cornish tin and copper. In the early 19th century, granite works were established by the river and large quantities of the stone were shipped form its quays for construction projects both in the UK and abroad. Today, Penryn is a bustling town and has managed to retain an enormous amount of its heritage. With a large pr...More