Padstow
Padstow is a much loved harbour town on Cornwall’s north coast, built around its working fishing harbour and now just as famous for its food, thanks in large part to Rick Stein’s restaurants. It connects easily to the Camel Trail cycle path, there is a string of beaches nearby and a short ferry crosses the estuary to Rock.
My Padstow videos include an early morning stroll around the town, where you can see puffins in Cornwall and where Poldark was filmed.
When you are ready to plan a visit, my other website, Best In Cornwall, has guides covering parking, beaches, walks, where to eat and where to stay. Here are the ones for Padstow, covering parking, things to do, beaches, walks and cycling, eating, staying, history, accessibility and planning your trip.
Padstow videos
Plan your visit to Padstow
My videos show you what Padstow looks like. These Best In Cornwall guides cover the practical side.
Parking and getting there
Where to park and how to reach Padstow.
Things to do
The National Lobster Hatchery, boat trips and more.
Best things to do in Padstow
National Lobster Hatchery
Attractions and activities
Walks and cycling
Coast path routes and the Camel Trail.
Padstow to Porthcothan
Port Isaac to Padstow
The Camel Trail guide
Where to eat
Padstow’s food scene, from the harbour to Rick Stein.
Best places to eat in Padstow
Food, drink and Rick Stein
Padstow for the leisurely foodie
Where to stay
Harbour hotels and other places to stay.
History and facts
Obby Oss, St Petroc, smuggling legends and surprising facts.
Planning your trip
The full Q&A guide, plus a guide for content creators.
Find a place to stay in Padstow
Real-time availability for hotels and coastal retreats around Padstow.
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