| Wadebridge is a market town in
north Cornwall alongside the River Camel. Known originally as Wade,
a bridge was built across the River Camel in 1468 and the town then
became known as Wadebridge, the bridge has since been extended and
widened. From here you can cycle or walk the Camel Trail to Padstow.
The granite stone to rebuilt Eddystone Lighthouse in the 1880's
was brought to Wadebridge where stone masons dovetailed the segments
of stone and when completed were shipped out to Eddystone rocks,
where the lighthouse was completed.
Royal Cornwall Show – http://www.royalcornwallshow.org/
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association was founded in 1793 and
based in Bodmin, their first event was in the same year and held
at Truro. The annual show was held in Truro from 1827 – 1857.
From 1858 – 1959 the Association staged the annual show in
the east and west of Cornwall in alternate years. Wadebridge has
been the permanent home of the show since 1960.
The annual show is held in June and has something for all the family.
Cornwall Folk Festival – http://www.wadebridgefolk.co.uk/
Annual event held in August over 3 days. Concerts, street entertainers,
dancers, processions.
Rock Oyster Festival - http://www.rockoysterfestival.co.uk/
Weekend event held in June at Dinham House, overlooking the Camel
Estuary with live music, range of family entertainment as well as
some of the best local producers showcasing delights from shellfish
to steaks and everything in between. So, even if you aren't a confirmed
oyster lover, you can give them a go or opt for something else equally
delicious.
Prime Stock Show
Annual show held in November at The Royal Cornwall Show ground.
Cornwall Tourist Information Office - http://www.visitcornwall.com/
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