Local Attractions

Boscastle is ideal for exploring the north coast of Cornwall and Bodmin Moor. The South West Coast Path links the beaches, cliffs and fishing villages along the coast between Widemouth Bay and Pentire Point, which forms part of the Cornwall AONB; Boscastle and Tintagel are centrally located in this beautiful stretch of rugged coastline.

Amongst many attractions in this area are:

• Boscastle harbour
• Museum of Witchcraft, Boscastle
• Tintagel Castle and the legend of King Arthur
• Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre
• Lanhydrock House and Gardens (NT)
• Bodmin Moor for hiking, ancient monuments, watersports at Siblyback Lake and Jamaica Inn, bleak setting for the classic Daphne Du Maurier novel.
• Port Isaac, location of Doc Marten TV series
• South West Coast Path
• Padstow fishing port and Rick Stein restaurants
• Camel Trail cycle track
• Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway

Further afield, but within easy driving distance:

• Eden Project
• Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Tate Gallery at St Ives
• Minack open air cliff-top theatre

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