Playing Place Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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The price is ₹7,478 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹7,478
₹8,973 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Always stay here best place in st austell

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
I like the hotel. I’ve lodged twice at the hotel. Beautiful scenery. I enjoyed the food and the bar. Fantastic breakfast. Everywhere was clean and tidy. Enjoyed my stay.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Cliff Road Newquay England
The price is ₹5,812 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹5,812
₹6,975 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newquay. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (883 reviews)
Nice clean room kept clean by room cleaners, complimentary biscuits and drink making things were topped every day, very friendly staff and a fantastic bar and resturaunt

Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Fistral Beach and Whipsiderry Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
Staff, rooms, the silence and the view

Reviewed on 7 Mar 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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Beachcombers Apartments

Beachcombers Apartments

4 out of 5
Watergate Bay Newquay England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
The apartment was very clean and well appointed. Very warm and comfortable. Beds and bed linen were wonderful with spectacular pillows. Easy to get keys etc. Cons: Couple of the bathroom doors really need changing as they are flaking and look terrible. Some of the floor tiles could certainly do with ...

Reviewed on 16 Dec 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

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

Carne Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Carne Beach during your trip to Veryan?

Carne Beach

Cities near Playing Place

Truro showing flowers

Truro

Loe Beach 27th December. Much as I love the summer, this beach is really busy then. On this day there were few people, few boats, and water like a mirror. Good for the soul.

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