Visitor attractions and information - Wadebridge
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 Bodmin Town Museum, Mount Folly, Bodmin, Cornwall,
PL31 2HQ. Tel: 01208 77067. History of Bodmin up to the end of
the second world war. WWI and WWII showcases. Photographs and
artefacts in displays showing rocks and minerals. A Cornish Victorian
kitchen. Railways. 1770 fire engine. About 6 miles south east east of Wadebridge. |
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Bodmin
Moor. Bodmin Moor has a history of bronze age settlers farming
the area over 4000 years ago. It is situated between Launceston
and Bodmin, with the north and south coasts of Cornwall within
easy reach. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. About 8 miles
east of Wadebridge. |
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National Lobster Hatchery, South Quay, Padstow,
Cornwall, PL28 8BL. Tel : 01841 533877. "Unlike most marine
biology labs, our work is on view for anybody coming to our visitor
centre". At the heart of the NLH’s work is our lobster
restocking project. Local fishermen bring “pregnant”
female lobsters in to us, to give them a chance to release their
delicate offspring in captivity, where there are no predators.
www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk. About 6 miles west of Wadebridge. |
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Prideaux
Place, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8RP. Tel: 01841 532411. We welcome
you to come and share in our enjoyment of Prideaux Place, its
grounds and many treasures. The house is a well known secret
in Cornwall and has many things to offer and a history like no
other. Formal Gardens. Terrace Tearoom. www.prideauxplace.co.uk.
About 7 miles west of
Wadebridge. |
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The Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge,
Cornwall, PL27 7JE. Tel: 01208 812183. Originally founded in
1793, the Royal Cornwall Show is today one of the leading agricultural
shows in the UK. With a regular attendance of 110,000 the event
is a major showcase for agriculture, food and related subjects.
Attractions for all the family. www.royalcornwallshow.org. About 1 mile west of Wadebridge. |
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Port
Authority: Padstow Harbour Commissioners, The Harbour Office,
Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AQ. Tel: 01841 532239. The Commissioners
operate the Black Tor Ferry, this is a pedestrian ferry operating
between Padstow and Rock. 0800hrs until 1950hrs (1650 during
winter months). The ferry service is continuous on demand. An
evening water taxi runs outside ferry running times. www.padstow-harbour.co.uk. About 6 miles to Padstow and 6 miles to Rock. |
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Tumbletopia, World of Stones, Bradfords Quay,
Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6DA. Tel 07809 833907. Enter a cave
containing thousands of gemstones and collect your favourites
to take home. Pan for “gold” and precious stones. Make
jewellery and discover more about rocks, fossils and Cornwall’s
geology. Location: On the east bank of the River Camel in Wadebridge
town centre, you’ll see us from the bridge. Opening times:
10am-5pm daily. Disabled access. Full access. Admission prices:
Free admission, collectors bags from £3. www.tumbletopia.com.
In the centre of Wadebridge. |
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