Padstow in north Cornwall on the
west bank of the River Camel estuary is a picturesque fishing town
clustered around the harbour. On the other side of the estuary is
the resort of Rock There is a daily ferry service from Padtow to
Rock which runs all year.
The Camel Trail follows the course of the former railway line from
Padstow, open to walkers, cyclists and suitable for disabled access.
The 17.3miles (27.8 km) route runs along side the Camel Estuary
from Padstow to Wadebridge before joining the route through the
beautifully wooded Camel Valley to Bodmin. Another line from Bodmin,
one of the most historic in the country, winds its way inland to
the foot of Bodmin Moor and ends near the village of Blisland.
Obby Oss
Known as May Day by Padstonians, it is the biggest event in the
Padstow calender, it takes place annually on 1st May (2nd May if
the 1st falls on a Sunday). Thousands of people throng the streets
of this little town to watch and take part in the procession. The
exact origins of this festival are not known. The Obby Oss proceeds
through the streets of Padstow, swirling and dancing, accompanied
by the Teazer, who leads the dance with the use of the Teazer's
club, (a colourful leather pad painted and on the end of a wooden
rod). As the procession moves through the town dancers perform a
traditional dance to the sound of musicians and drummers, others
then join in the procession singing the traditional May Song.
National Lobster Hatchery - http://www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk/
Science is helping to conserve the fishing tradition in Cornwall
and beyond. Around 10,000 baby lobsters are released each year off
the coast of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The main attraction has to be seeing the young lobsters growing
up ready to be released, but we also have our resident giant lobster
"Herman" and Edible and Spider Crabs. A wealth of information
about lobsters, the fishery and marine conservation, as well as
activities for all ages.
St Enodoc Church, Trebetherick
East of Daymer Bay on the River Camel estuary. Built of stone with
a slate roof, inside there is the base of a rood screen from the
15th century and a granite font dating from the 12th century. On
the south wall there is a memorial to Ernest Edward Betjeman, the
father of Sir John Beteman poet Laureate who died in 1934. The church
is surrounded by the Church Course of St Enodoc Golf Club.
Things to do:
Trevose Golf & Country Club - http://www.trevose-gc.co.uk/
Established in 1925, one of Cornwalls premier golf courses. Trevose
offers 3 golf courses to cater for all levels of golfer. It has
a restaurant, bar, outdoor heated swimming pool, 3 tennis courts,
games room and sandy bays. Open all year.
St Enodoc Golf Club - http://www.st-enodoc.co.uk/default.htm
Rock on the North Cornwall coast overlooking the Camel Estuary,
with Padstow across the estuary and to the North out across the
Atlantic. The club has two 18 hole courses; the Church course and
the Holywell course, a practice ground, two putting greens and a
clubhouse complete with bars and restaurant.
Crealy Great Adventure Park - http://www.crealy.co.uk/cornwall/
Theme park at Tredinnick, Wadebridge.
Splash through the Thunder Falls log flume, plunge to the ground
on the Beast or whoosh down Raging Rivers. Lose yourself in the
Dragon’s Lair with mini mazes, aerial walkways, and breathtaking
drop slides, creep through the shadows in the haunted house and
especially for young explorers your own special playhouse. Animals
to pat, groom and feed, mystical woodland to discover and ancient
stories of giants, knights and monsters.
Prideaux Place - www.prideauxplace.co.uk.
Fourteen generations of the Prideaux family have lived here and
each generation has added its own contribution to the house and
its historic gardens. The Elizabethan manor house on the hill above
Padstow harbour was completed in 1592. Much restoration work has
been carried out to the gardens. The grounds contain many unique
buildings such as the Gothic Double Dairy, an 18th Century Temple
built of Bath stone and the 18th Century Stable Courtyard. Prideaux
Place is also used for film locations with many famous actors appearing
here including Joanna Lumley, Peter O'Toole, Helena Bonham Carter,
Richard E. Grant, Keira Knightly and Ralph Fiennes.
Beaches near Padstow:
Georges Cove, Harbour Cove and Hawkers Cove
A stretch of sandy beaches are to the north of Padstow. The walk
along the coastal path to St. Georges Cove takes approx. 20 mins
with views across the estuary. Hawkers Cove is a hamlet with a few
houses, cottages and a boathouse which once housed the Padstow lifeboat.
There are no facilites
Booby's Bay Beach
Wide sandy beach near Padstow with views out across Trevose Head,
with rock pools. Lifeguard during summer months, the water is often
red flagged. Access is by climbing down from the coastal path, or
walking along the beach at low tide. No facilites.
Harlyn Bay Beach
Wide sandy beach popular with families and surfers, Car park, shop,
toilets and lifeguards during the summer months
Mother Ivy's Bay
A small picturesque sandy bay that provides a sheltered haven when
the wind picks up. There are no facilites or lifeguard
Treyarnon Bay Beach
Sandy beach popular with families and surfers, shop, toilets and
life guards during summer months. The tide comes in very fast around
the island on the left hand side, so be careful not to get cut off
from the mainland.
Villages near Padstow:
Constantine Bay
Village approx. 3 miles from Padstow
Constantine Bay beach on the Atlantic coast is a wide sandy beach,
popular with surfers, lifeguard in the summer months. Small car
park and toilets. There is a sand-dune Conservation project a haven
for wildlife.
Little Petherick
Village in north Cornwall approx. 2 miles from Padstow in the valley
of Little Petherick a tributary of the River Camel
St. Merryn
Village on the north coast of Cornwall, approx. 4 miles from Padstow.
It has a Post Office, shops, bakery, bars, restaurants and take
away's. During the summer season St Merryn has many events such
as the St. Merryn Carnival, Great Atlantic Raft Race, Vintage Steam
Rally and fun days.
Trevone Bay
Seaside village near Padstow, the village has a shop, cafe and surf
shop.
Trevone Bay Beach is sandy and has lifeguards in the summer months,
there is a second smaller beach which has rock pools. 2 car parks,
toilets, a beach shop, licensed cafe and a surf shop
Above the main beach there is a blowhole made by the collapse of
a sea cave.
Trevose
Trevose Head Lighthouse
On the north coast of Cornwall, west of Padstow, established in
December 1847. Automated in 1995
Padstow Tourist Information Office - http://www.padstowlive.com/
Cornwall Tourist Information Office - http://www.visitcornwall.com/
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