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STAY & PLAY HARLYN
Harlyn Bay was described by the Sunday Times as a “hidden gem” and considered one of the best and safest family beaches in Cornwall.   Located just 3 miles from Padstow, Harlyn beach is a wide expanse of yellow sand backed by dunes. There is ample parking at the beach, toilets and array of food […]

Caravan & Camping

CAMPING AROUND THE 7 BAYS
There are some fantastic touring and camping sites to choose from around the 7 Bays between Newquay and Padstow. Below is a list of some of the best in the area: For Padstow: Dennis Cove Campsite     Nestled in a valley on the fringes of Padstow and less than a mile to the harbour, […]

Accommodation, Activities, Food & Drink

FOCUS ON POLZEATH
There are many reasons to visit Polzeath, the main one being that it is one of the north coast’s best surfing destinations and is a real Cornish gem. The beach Though Polzeath’s watersports are its main attraction, the beach is still ideal for a warm, lazy day in the sand.  At low tide there are […]

Activities, Awards

CONGRATULATIONS CAMEL CREEK!
Cornwall’s Camel Creek Named Among World’s Top 25 Amusement Parks! One of Cornwall’s leading family attractions, Camel Creek Adventure Park, has been recognised on the global stage after being named among the Top 25 Amusement and Water Parks in the world in the prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. The park has been awarded the coveted […]

Activities

FUN THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS
Looking for somewhere to take the kids for the day? There’s a whole range of things to do in Padstow and the surrounding area to entertain them. From theme parks to sporting adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in every weather. CAMEL CREEK ADVENTURE PARK Camel Creek is a vibrant and welcoming visitor destination, […]

Charity

53,000 Thank Yous – We did it together!
Paul Ainsworth is thrilled to announce that he has collectively raised over £53,000 in donations, alongside nearly £11,000 in Gift Aid having recently completed a triathlon. The proceeds will go to the Children’s Cancer Ward at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.     ‘Your unwavering support throughout, and since, has been an incredible source of inspiration […]

Restaurant, Stories

200,000 meals donated!
ONE FEEDS TWO @ Rick Stein’s In 2022 Rick Stein partnered with One Feeds Two to support their mission to provide nutritious school meals to children living in poverty. This partnership sits alongside various charity and community projects which they support including annual charity lunches, coffee mornings and donations to local causes like the Fishermen’s […]

Activities, Walks

10 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND PADSTOW
10 Things to do in and around Padstow Whether it’s a coastal walk that you are looking for, a cycle ride along the river or through the beautiful countryside, to spend time on an almost deserted beach, to dine in one of our lovely restaurants, find a cosy pub, eat a Cornish cream tea, or […]

Walks

WALKING TO PRIDEAUX PLACE
Whilst in Padstow, visiting Prideaux Place is a must do. Here is a great suggestion of a circular walk taking in some spectacular sea and estuary views along the way. Starting from the Padstow Tourist Information Centre head towards the Ship Wrights Pub on the other side of the harbour.  As the name suggests, this […]

Walks

WALK FROM ROCK TO POLZEATH
Rock is a great place to start a walk along the coast path. Not, as many people think, a rock, the village of Rock takes its name from the quarry (now the car park) which provided stone to act as ballast for ships. An earlier name, dating back to 1337, was Black Tor, which is […]