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Padstow, Wadebridge, Port Isaac and St.Columb Major (Explorer
Maps).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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