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About Penryn

Penryn is a historic Cornish market town positioned between Truro and Falmouth, accessible via the A39 from most directions. The town sits just inland from Carrick Roads, with the A393 providing connections to Redruth and local roads linking to surrounding villages. Electric vehicle charging is well-provided with over 50 fast chargers nearby. The town's Friday market, operating under a charter granted in 1236, still takes place in its original medieval street pattern.

Where is Penryn on the map?

Penryn is in England, at 50.168, -5.104 - about 4 km north of Golden Bank.

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The closest airport to Penryn is Cornwall Airport Newquay, 40 km (about 43 min by car). Other airports nearby: Land's End Airport.

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