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Padstow Harbour

Padstow, Cornwall

Padstow, Cornwall PL28

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About Padstow Harbour

Padstow's harbour — where fishing boats still unload their catch alongside tourist ferries and pleasure craft — is one of the most vivid in Cornwall. The surrounding streets are crammed with seafood restaurants, and the town has become a byword for Cornish culinary excellence, largely through Rick Stein's empire of restaurants and cookery school. The May Day 'Obby 'Oss festival is one of the oldest folk traditions in Britain.
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Nearby Attractions

National Lobster Hatchery

leisure

A conservation charity in Padstow where visitors can see baby lobsters and learn about marine biology. A fascinating and educational visit for all ages.

0.1 km away

Padstow Harbour Town

tourism

Padstow is a town, civil parish and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. As a programmatic destination page, it works well as a hub for nearby beaches, walks, heritage sites, food spots and local itinerary links across CornwallMagazine.

0.2 km away

Prideaux Place

historic

Prideaux Place has been the home of the Prideaux-Brune family for over four hundred years, and its Elizabethan frontage has changed little since Elizabeth I was on the throne. The house stands above Padstow in extensive grounds with a deer park — one of only two remaining in Cornwall. Guided tours reveal fascinating family history and a fine collection of portraits and furniture.

0.4 km away

St George's Cove

beach

St George's Cove is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Trethillick, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

0.9 km away

Stepper Point

natural

Stepper Point is a worthwhile natural stop near Crugmeer, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.

1.4 km away

Hawker's Cove

beach

Hawker's Cove is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Crugmeer, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

1.6 km away

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