Boscastle on the north coast
of Cornwall is a fishing village approx. 5 miles from Tintagel.
Flash flooding in August 2004, caused a great deal of damage to
the village. As the roads became rivers people were trapped in their
houses, on roofs and in cars. The visitor centre was washed away
and the bridge was damaged. The RAF, Royal Navy and Coastgurards
all helped in the rescue of 91 people, thankfully there were no
fatalities.
The National Trust owns a lot of the land in and around Boscastle,
the cliffs of Penally Point and Willapark, which guard the harbour
entrance, Forrabury Stitches, high above the village as well as
the Valency Valley.
Boscastle harbour dates from the late 16th century.
Old Mill
Dates from 1800's was built as a Corn Mill, the stones were driven
by the Water Wheel that still exists to the side of the building.
Now a gift shop.
St. Juliot Church
The location of this church is in an isolated position above the
valley of the River Valency. It was here that the writer Thomas
Hardy met his future wife Emma Gifford.
Museum of Witchcraft – http://www.museumofwitchcraft.com/
The world's largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts and
regalia.
Events in Boscastle:
Boscastle Food & Arts Festival
Held annually in early October, festival of food, arts and crafts.
Boscastle Walking Week
Held in April, walk the coastline, woodlands and villages with or
without local guides. There are a range of events including Poetry
or Art sessions, sight-seeing, boat trips. The Festival Dinner will
again be held with limited places available.
Tintagel Tourist Information Office - http://www.visitboscastleandtintagel.com/
Cornwall Tourist Information Office - http://www.visitcornwall.com/ |
