Location: Saltash
Top Things to do in Saltash
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Saltash, England
Saltash is a town and civil parish in southeast Cornwall, England, UK. It has a population of 16,184 at the 2011 census. It lies in the south east of Cornwall, facing Plymouth over the River Tamar. It was in the Caradon district until March 2009 and is known as "the Gateway to Cornwall". Saltash means ash tree by the salt mill. Saltash is best known for the I.K Brunel Railway Overpass Bridge, a towering 134-foot bridge, constructed in 1854, which frequently transports trains over the River Tamar.
Restaurants in Saltash
1. The Bookshelf
2. Rising Sun Inn
3. Royal Albert Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By keithjm0rris - Saltash, United Kingdom
A newly opened visitor centre on the Devon side of the River Tamar is definitely worth a visit. Staffed by enthusiastic volunteers provides a wealth of information and history of both the railway and road bridges.
4. Stax Reclamation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Established in 1995, Stax Reclamation Ltd continues to be a family run business founded by Mr Stephen Meyrick. A long standing family tradition, his Great Grandfather Mr Herbert Perry owned a reclamation yard under the name H. Perry post WWII from 1948 to the mid-1960s. Salvage at its heart, the business has evolved over the years with its core principles remaining strong – old and new are the best of friends. Far from seeing items thrown away, the ethos at Stax is that everything can be saved. Providing the local area with salvaged building materials enabling them to restore and revive their period homes and gardens with pieces of the relevant time, or furnish them with the weird and wonderful range of antiques in stock. Nowadays giving them a new lease of life through restoration and alteration, using materials on site to create one off pieces staying true to the “recycle” and moving on to the “up-cycle”. Stax Reclamation Ltd are proud stockists of Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan and hos
5. Ferryman Sculpture
6. Elliott's Shop
7. Saltash Waterside
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Free parking, well worth at least an hour to explore the quayside, small park, to admire the two bridges, local sculptures and to watch the local fishing boats. Information boards fill in the gaps, this is an historic place to visit.
8. Saltash Celtic Cross
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 646kirstiea - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
This place where this stands is clean & tidy. Great for photos & has a bit of grassy space for the kids to picnic & play.
9. Two Bridges Inn
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
Tanisha and Matt welcome you to The Two Bridges situated in the heart of Saltash and close to the Train Station. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the famous Tamar and Brunel Bridges from our large beer garden where you can enjoy a variety of beverages and bar snacks. Children and Dogs are welcome.
Reviewed By CornishSeaDogs - Launceston, United Kingdom
New owners and new attitude. A gem of a pub with fabulous views of the bridges. The staff are helpful and considerate of their customers. This will be again a great local pub that has the ability to make all welcome. The delightful beer garden ensures people feel safe in the open air. Thank you.
10. The Union Inn
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Jim_DrewSaltash
Great pub if you want a nice night with good music and if you want no thrills and your not hungry and the beer is good as well and thats what I call the best pub in england
