Location: Padstow
Top Things to do in Padstow
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Walking is a way of life in the picturesque Cornwall town of Padstow. The South West Coast Path—which, at 630 miles, is Britain’s longest footpath—stretches along the coast and, via ferry, across the River Carmel. The former fishing port is today a hub of fine wining and dining. Lose yourself in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a fairyland of heirloom flowers, or go back to the future at the Eden Project, a horticultural wonderland housed inside dramatic biodomes.
Restaurants in Padstow
1. Padstow Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 94 reviews
Independent Craft Brewery selling our own award-winning beers in bottle, mini-keg and cask. Shop and bar available all day. Tours and Brew Day experiences available by appointment.
Reviewed By Janice D - Ascot, United Kingdom
Fantastic! My dad had an amazing day and asked me to write this on his behalf. I bought him the experience as a birthday present and he had a terrific day. Very involved, hands on. Most informative and fun. Great to see the beer making process end to end. Made 3000 pints I believe! Tasted loads and had a tasty lunch thrown in. Came away with a presentation pack containing x2 bottles and a glass. Would recommend this to any beer lovers and great to support a small independent. Thanks to Des and George for a great day. They also have a shop on site. Money extremely well spent.
2. Treyarnon Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By Mark A
natural sea pool, good waves for body boards, cheap car park with a small shop with an amazing array of stock, small coffee caravan, clifftop walk to various bays including fox cove, anyone not enjoying this beach has gone to Cornwall for the wrong reasons.
3. Trevone Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By Janice D - Ascot, United Kingdom
Loads of happy childhood memories of this place. Great sandy beach to visit all year round. Suitable for Surfing too. Lots of rock pools to entertain the kids and even a swimming pool at low tide created by the receding water - can be found a short walk along cliff path towards Harlyn Bay.
Has a great beach cafe and ample car parking available. Also life guard service in summer season
4. Constantine Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By dsj5777 - GREEN BAY
Located near our hotel, we could drive, walk, or run down to this beautiful beach. I went in the morning in October and parked for free. Other than a few locals out walking their dogs it was very empty but tranquil.
5. The Camel Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 475 reviews
Reviewed By Ohdear_8 - Lincoln, United Kingdom
We stayed in Padstow and walked the path to Wadebridge about 5 miles, then caught the bus home after some refreshment and a walk around. We have walked there and back in the past when the weather was better. It's a lovely flat trail and a bit muddy in places at this time of year so you'd need some decent boots or wellies! It's about 17 miles from Padstow to the end of the trail in the Bodmin area and as there is a bus that runs between the two it's easy to do various bits of the trail. The first part follows the Camel Estuary so is a lovely scenic walk, even on the kind of day that we were out which was chilly and damp. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good walk on a reasonably flat surface.
6. Harlyn Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 482 reviews
Reviewed By Taz G - Barbados
I ran along the coastal path from Trevone but every time i got to this beach i ran along it. Its massive, sandy and clean! There were hardly any people on the beach and a few days i was running along the beach without another soul in sight! Absolutely fantastic! I'm sure it gets a lot busier in the summer though!
7. Padstow Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Sam N - gloucestershire
Love it here,so quaint with narrow streets, small number of independant shops, lots of cafe's, few pubs and a reasonable amount of restaurants. Lovely atmosphere, beware of the number of seagulls ! We went out of season at Easter and very busy with not much parking so no doubt would be a problem iin high season.
8. Padstow and Stepper Point Walk
Overall Ratings
5 based on 85 reviews
A 6 mile headland walk along the South West Coast Path giving far-reaching views over the mouth of the River Camel and the Doom Bar, where mermaids wait to lure sailors to disaster! Features include sandy Beaches, secluded coves, holy wells, a daymark tower and some stunning rock formations.
Reviewed By Cornish_traveller43 - Lostwithiel, United Kingdom
Stepper Point has a quarry, that I found out from the Museum, enabled a better access to the harbour in the days of sail. The walk is excellent at either low (lots of sand & Doom Bar visible) or high tide. Coves (Hawkers) & Beaches accessible, too. Views across to Daymer Bay, Polzeath etc. Very good forgetting children away from shops & 'I want'!
9. National Lobster Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 717 reviews
The National Lobster Hatchery is a conservation, education and research charity based in Padstow, Cornwall. We exist primarily to help conserve the vulnerable lobster populations and preserve the coastal marine bio-diversity of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have a visitor centre which offers a unique window into our lobster hatchery and has a wealth of information about these amazing creatures, the fishery and the importance of a sustainable fishery. Come and see our baby and giant lobsters. Are you brave enough to put your hand in our eel cave? The Visitor Centre is open everyday (except Christmas Day) from 10am but closing times vary. Please check our website for confirmation.
Reviewed By Danni P - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Visited the lobster hatchery yesterday with my partner. Small but informative. Walked around then the kind gentleman behind the counter came and spoke to us about it all, it was lovely seeing someone sound really passionate about it. Can't go wrong for £3.95 each with an annual pass. Would recommend!
10. Prideaux Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By NotEasilyPleased10 - Christchurch, United Kingdom
We only visited the Gardens as we had our dog with us who is not allowed in the house. Paid £4 entry fee and I would say this was about right. Lovely gardens; some formal bits and other bits more woodland. Some lovely artwork/statues. Was able to visit stables which housed Exhibitions and the old dairy with the same ticket. Small tea room offering small selection but thought this was a little expensive.
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