Saltash in the south east of
Cornwall is a modern town known as “the gateway to Cornwall”,
it is situated on the west bank of the River Tamar across from Plymouth.
Saltash has a shopping centre with independent shops, pubs, restaurants,
cafes and general retail shops.
There are river cruises from Saltash Pier.
Royal Albert Bridge
Completed and opened by Prince Albert in 1859, designed by Isambard
Kingdom Brunel, the bridge spans the River Tamar between Devon and
Cornwall and carry’s the Cornish main line railway system.
Unique in design, with a total length of 2,187.5. The bridge can
be viewed from the walkway on the Tamar Bridge.
Saltash Museum
Has a small permanent display about the history and well-known 'characters'
of Saltash, each year a new temporary display is mounted during
the summer months on different subjects (April to November).
Saltmill Park
17 acres of natural and man-made landscape for public enjoyment
and recreation, open green spaces, views of the River Tamar, a skate
park, public artworks and an all-weather sports pitch.
Elliott’s Store & Museum
A grocery store from the 1880's to the 1970's. In the next 30 years
Frank Elliott consumed nearly all the remaining stock on the shelves,
leaving perfectly preserved packaging, coins, bottles, wrappers,
boxes and ration books. Now owned by the Tamar Protection Society.
Mary Newman's Cottage
In Culver Road, reputedly the home of Sir Francis Drake's first
wife. The Elizabethan garden has been fully restored.
Events in Saltash:
Saltash May Fair – http://www.saltashmayfair.com/index.html
Annual one day event held in May, there is a half marathon, street
entertainment, food, stalls. competitions something for all the
family.
Saltash Regatta - http://www.saltashregatta.co.uk/
Annual two day event held in July with Gig racing, bands, street
entertainers, children's rides, market stalls, food and craft stalls.
Saltfest – http://www.saltfest.co.uk/home
Annual two day event held in August, music festival held at Saltash
Waterside
Places to visit:
Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve - http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/
150 acres of farmland between the Tamar and the Lynher estuaries
at Saltash. Managed for wildlife, includes wetland, hay meadows,
arable land and hedgerows. There are two quarries designated as
County Geology Sites.
Antony House - http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-antony
A National Trust property at Torpoint, home of the Carew Pole family
is an early 18th-century mansion, collections of paintings, furniture
and textiles. The landscaped grounds go down towards the Lynher
estuary. The film set for Disney's Alice in Wonderland, directed
by Tim Burton.
Cotehele House - http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-cotehele
A National Trust property near Saltash, a Tudor house with tapestries,
textiles, arms, armour, pewter, brass and old oak furniture. Formally
planted terraces, Valley Garden with medieval stewpond and dovecote.
There are two orchards planted with local apples and cherries.
Trematon Castle – Not open to the public
Overlooking Plymouth Sound are the ruins of this 13th century
castle keep. The oval keep has 10 feet thick walls standing some
30 feet high
Ince Castle Gardens - http://www.incecastle.co.uk/
Approached up a straight tunnel-like drive, the gardens planted
since 1960, cover 5 acres and comprise of woodland, camellias,
magnolias, bulbs and hellebores in early spring. There are formal
mixed beds and borders near the house and an orchard. There is
a shell house made in 1964. River views
Villages near Saltash:
St. Germans
Village on the Lynher River, in the 19th century it was a fishing
village and the Quay was very busy, now it is home to the village
sailing club.
St. German's Priory Church is a large Norman church consecrated
in 1261.
Places to visit:
Port Eliot Estate - http://www.porteliot.co.uk/
Originally built as a priory, parts of the house date back to
the 12th century, the rest is 18th and 19th century. Gardens and
tea room. Open to the public.
Events in St. Germans:
Port Eliot Festival – http://www.porteliotfestival.com/
Annual 4 day event held in July, celebration of words, music,
imagination, laughter, exploration, and fun.
Hessenford
Village with picturesque scenery approx. 5 five miles from St
Germans, there is a cluster of 17th - 18th century cottages.
Tideford
Small village in east Cornwall on the River Tiddy approx. 2 miles
from St. Germans. The bridge here dates from the 14th century.
Cornwall Tourist Information Office - http://www.visitcornwall.com/
