| Official Name: | Townshend |
| Country: | England |
| Region: | South West England |
| Map Type: | Cornwall |
| Static Image: | Cottages at Townshend - geograph.org.uk - 184046.jpg |
| Static Image Width: | 240px |
| Static Image Caption: | Cottages at Townshend |
| Os Grid Reference: | SW595324 |
| Coordinates: | 50.146°N -5.372°W |
| Post Town: | HAYLE |
| Postcode Area: | TR |
| Postcode District: | TR27 |
| Dial Code: | 01736 |
| Constituency Westminster: | St Ives |
| Cornish Name: | Penn an Dre Egloskrowenn |
Townshend (Cornish: Penn an Dre Egloskrowenn) is a small village near Leedstown and Godolphin and the River Hayle, close to the towns of Penzance, Hayle, Helston and Camborne.
Cornish wrestling tournaments, for prizes, were held in Townshend.[1] [2]