St Columb Major is a town in Cornwall in England. The designation Major distinguishes it from the smaller settlement and parish of St Columb Minor on the coast.
"Cornish hurling" or "silverball" (Cornish: Hyrlîan) is a medieval game once common throughout Cornwall but now only played in St Columb and St Ives. The game takes place first on Pancake Day (moves around in February) and then again on the Saturday eleven days later. The game involves two teams of several hundred people (the 'townsmen' and the 'countrymen') who endeavour to carry a ball made of apple wood covered in silver to goals set roughly two miles (3 km) apart, making the parish the largest pitch for a ball game anywhere in the world.
- St Columba's Church. Patron saint of which the town is named after. Has some fine medieval bench ends and almost became a cathedral instead of Truro.
- St Columba's Well. holy well
- Cornish Birds of Prey Centre, Winnard's Perch, TR9 6DH, +44 1637 880544. 10AM-5PM.
- Cornwall's Crealy Park.
- Screech owl sanctuary, Goss Moor, TR9 6HP, +44 1726 860182.
Nearest beaches within a 20 minute drive include:
- Constantine Bay Beach - Padstow
- Crantock Beach - near Newquay
- Fistral Beach - Newquay
- Harlyn Bay Beach - Padstow
- Holywell - Newquay
- Lusty Glaze Beach - Newquay
- Mawgan Porth Beach - Newquay
- Porthcothan Beach - Polzeath
- Porth Beach - Newquay
- Trevone Bay Beach - near Padstow
- Treyarnon Bay Beach - Padstow
- Watergate Bay Beach - near Newquay
St Columba's Church. Patron saint of which the town is named after. Has some fine medieval bench ends and almost became a cathedral instead of Truro.
St Columba's Well. holy well
Cornish Birds of Prey Centre, Winnard's Perch, TR9 6DH, +44 1637 880544. 10AM-5PM.
Cornwall's Crealy Park.
Screech owl sanctuary, Goss Moor, TR9 6HP, +44 1726 860182.
Constantine Bay Beach - [[Padstow]]
Crantock Beach - near [[Newquay]]
Fistral Beach - Newquay
Harlyn Bay Beach - [[Padstow]]
Holywell - Newquay
Lusty Glaze Beach - Newquay
Mawgan Porth Beach - Newquay
Porthcothan Beach - [[Polzeath]]
Porth Beach - Newquay
Trevone Bay Beach - near Padstow
Treyarnon Bay Beach - Padstow
Watergate Bay Beach - near Newquay
For walking there is an excellent footpath to St Mawgan village through the vale of Lanherne. The path is suitable for all walkers and offers good scenic views and passes through some woodlands at Carnanton.
- Springfields Fun Park
- The Flowrider - surf simulator at Retallick Park.
Springfields Fun Park
The Flowrider - surf simulator at Retallick Park.
- The Co-operative for groceries, fresh produce, fresh bread, daily newspapers, magazines, off-licence, lottery, tobacco, paypoint, sim cards and cash withdrawal.
- Cornwall Hospice Care
- Mole Valley Farmers for Farm, Building and DIY supplies.
- Ann's Surf Cottage for Surf and leisure goods.
The Co-operative for groceries, fresh produce, fresh bread, daily newspapers, magazines, off-licence, lottery, tobacco, paypoint, sim cards and cash withdrawal.
Cornwall Hospice Care
Mole Valley Farmers for Farm, Building and DIY supplies.
Ann's Surf Cottage for Surf and leisure goods.
- Ellery Butchers for Pasties
- Morris Butchers for Pasties
- The Glebe House does teas and cakes.
Ellery Butchers for Pasties
Morris Butchers for Pasties
The Glebe House does teas and cakes.
- The Coaching Inn 'Olde worlde' pub.
- Red Lion A locals pub with live music on Saturdays.
- Ring O' Bells Character pub that has a selection of real ales and has a restaurant for food including Sunday lunches.
- The Silver Ball Family pub, morning coffees available. Occasionally live music. Has a beer garden at the rear.
The Coaching Inn 'Olde worlde' pub.
Red Lion A locals pub with live music on Saturdays.
Ring O' Bells Character pub that has a selection of real ales and has a restaurant for food including Sunday lunches.
The Silver Ball Family pub, morning coffees available. Occasionally live music. Has a beer garden at the rear.