Gweek
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Human settlement in England
Gweek is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately three miles (5 km) east of Helston. The civil parish was created from part of the parish of Constantine by boundary revision in 1986. The name Gweek is first recorded as Gwyk in 1358 and is derived from the Cornish word gwig, meaning "forest village", cognate with the Welsh gwig and Old Breton guic. Gweek village has a pub, the Black Swan, and a shop. The village is also home to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 667
- Coordinates
- 50.096, -5.207
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Gweek
Gweek — a village in England, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. Around 667 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are family. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Gweek
Family in Gweek
(1)Our data lists Aquariums as family options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gweek.
Getting there & around
Gweek is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in England and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Gweek that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gweek known for?
- Gweek, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 667 residents.
- What can you do in Gweek?
- Recorded activities in Gweek include Aquariums. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Gweek located?
- Gweek is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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