'''Padstow''' is small historic fishing village on the north coast of [[Cornwall]], [[England]] famous for being the residence of T.V celebrity chief Rick Stein.
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'''Padstow''' is small historic fishing village on the north coast of [[Cornwall]], [[England]] famous (and perhaps spoilt) for being the residence of T.V celebrity chief Rick Stein. The town over recent years has expanded greatly, become very up market and expensive and even lost its old fashioned fishing village character, due the crowds who come because of the fame it has gained by featuring on television. Do not let this put you off, it is still a beautiful town to visit (although many now describe it as Cornish London).
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Revision as of 15:51, 30 January 2007
Padstow is small historic fishing village on the north coast of Cornwall, England famous (and perhaps spoilt) for being the residence of T.V celebrity chief Rick Stein. The town over recent years has expanded greatly, become very up market and expensive and even lost its old fashioned fishing village character, due the crowds who come because of the fame it has gained by featuring on television. Do not let this put you off, it is still a beautiful town to visit (although many now describe it as Cornish London).
Coming from Exeter, take the A30 to Bodmin. then drive through Wadebridge and onto Padstow
By Air
The nearest airport is Newquay international, which has daily flights to London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Luton. When departing from Newquay Airport be prepared to spend 5 pounds extra tax. (used for the extension of the terminal building)
Get around
All places in Padstow its self are within walking distance.
See
The National Lobster Hatchery - Located on the south quay, the national lobster hatchery rear lobsters to return back to the sea to relieve the strain from modern pressures. www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
Padstow Lifeboat Station - The station is located just outside of padstow at Trevose head. The lifeboat station is open during the day to the public. www.padstow-lifeboat.org.uk
Do
The Camel trail - Cycle along the Camel trail to Wadebridge.
Padstow has a large number of beaches within the local vicinity:
St George's Well -
Harbour Cove/Tregirls -
Trevone-
Harlyn Bat -
Mother Ivys -
Booby's Bay -
Constantine Bay
Treyarnon Bay
Porthcothan
Across the other side of the estuary
Rock beach
Daymer Bay
Polzeath
For all you bookworms
The Strand Bookshop
Buy
Eat
Rick Stein fish and chips on the south quay
Rojanos
Drink
The London Inn - 6, Lanadwell St, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AN Tel: 01841 532554
The Golden Lion Hotel - Lanadwell Street, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AN Tel: 01841 532797
The Shipwrights Inn - North Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AF Tel: 01841 532451
The Old Custom House Hotel - South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BL Tel: +44(0)1841 532359
The R Bar -
The Old Ship Hotel -
The Harbour Inn - Strand Street, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BC Tel: 01841 533148
