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The 9 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Padstow, England
Walking is a way of life in the picturesque Cornwall town of Padstow. The South West Coast Path—which, at 630 miles, is Britain’s longest footpath—stretches along the coast and, via ferry, across the River Carmel. The former fishing port is today a hub of fine wining and dining. Lose yourself in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a fairyland of heirloom flowers, or go back to the future at the Eden Project, a horticultural wonderland housed inside dramatic biodomes.
Restaurants in Padstow
1. Treyarnon Bay Beach
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5.0 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By SteveP933 - Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
This little bay provided hours of entertainment and adrenaline-spiking fun, so much so that we had to go back. The star attraction is the "coasteering" area at the southern side of the bay where you can test your mettle to the max by jumping off the sides of the cliff into the deep channel below - I'm not too ashamed to admit that my 49 year old brain refused to launch me from the highest ledges when my 10 year leapt off without so much as second thought! They were to drag away from this particular source of entertainment, being encouraged to leave only by the rapidly receding tide and subsequent reduction in depth of landing zone water. There's a nearby sea cave that can be accessed at low tide for the explorer in you, and the beach itself provides lots of space to build castles, play beach sports or just sun yourself. Body boarding and swimming under the careful watch of the lifeguards adds more fun, and when you fancy a coffee, hot chocolate or bite to eat, there's an excellent van in the large car park.
2. Padstow Brewing Company
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5.0 based on 150 reviews
Independent Craft Brewery selling our own award-winning beers in bottle, mini-keg and cask. Shop and bar available all day. Tours and Brew Day experiences available by appointment.
Reviewed By 243neily
A great guided tour of the brewery, with many beer tastings along the way. From history of how the Brewery started and an great process walk through for how beer is produced - ingredients, process steps and packaging. A lot going on in a small space, but most importantly the beers are great. Great value for £25 per head, with a nice gift pack of two beers and a glass. Staying in Padstow for a long weekend, we were also able to buy a Firkin for a lot more beers later !! Highly recommend this tour in a great part of Cornwall.
3. Padstow Lifeboat Station
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By mrsdancingqueen
Stunning views from this Lifeboat Station connecting to beautiful coastal walks. The Station is staffed by welcoming personnel who happily and proudly inform all comers about the Life Boat - its crew and the job they do. Children love the experience The Boat is launched 6pm every Wednesday- a sight not to be missed . Be sure to leave a donation on your way out - the RNLI is fully funded by public donations.
4. Padstow Tasting Rooms by Padstow Brewing Company
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Shops and Tasting Rooms combined. Based on Broad Street and Duke Street in Padstow town centre. Open 7 days a week 12-8pm but hours may vary out of season. Sample a range of beers ciders wine and champagne and our own Gin . You can also buy beer and gifts to take home. Broad Street has 2 outside tables and bookings can be made online as well as some walk in options. A £20 non refundable deposit is payable. Duke Street opened in July 2020 and both walk ins and bookings can be made by popping in.
Reviewed By F1GRH - Solihull, United Kingdom
We have always liked the Padstow Brewing Company beers, and liked the previous tasting rooms in Broad Street, so we were impressed to see that the old Post Office on Duke Street had been converted into another Padstow Brewery Tasting Rooms when we visited over the August bank holiday. We loved the new Tasting Rooms, and visited again twice during the first week in November before the lockdown started. The staff are really friendly, the beers are all fantastic, and we would recommend the Hop, Skip & Dance. We loved the cheese platter and the other platters looked really good too - perfect complements to the beers. We are hoping to return to Padstow in December - Covid permitting - and we will certainly be making a few more visits to the new Tasting Rooms while we are there. A special thanks to Gayle who looked after us this week, and by her own admission, loves her new job !
5. Tregirls Beach
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Dieselgirl37
Contrary to what others have said it does not take 20 mins to get to this beach lol so I've no idea where they're walking from. I have mobility issues and it is easy to get to once you know the correct way! It's known as Tregirls beach to locals and harbour cove to some but it's never been known as hawkers cove beach that's an entirely different beach walked to on the left at low tide. If you do walk to hawkers cove past the old lifeboat station go up the slipway in the cove turn right follow the path along the back of pilots cottages with the sloping gardens then thru the small car park turn left up the back of the bigger houses and at the end of the row you will find Rest a while tea room. Lezzilick tearoom has been closed every time we've been there so Rest a while is our regular jaunt now. Regards toilet facilities, we take a beach tent and a bucket with a lid for emergencies and empty it back at our campsite in the elsan point but there are toilets at Rest a while for customer use only. Not a major problem for us. Tregirls beach is our Mecca my favourite place in the whole world!
6. Prideaux Place
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4.5 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By hwat28 - Wadebridge, United Kingdom
I have visited Prideaux Place many times over the years living locally. It’s in a beautiful location overlooking Padstow and the Estuary and easy walking distance from town. The house and gardens are beautiful as well as the deer park. The tour around the house is really interesting and the house itself stunning, it was featured on the TV programme ‘most haunted’. I have been to some fabulous events in the gardens such as Music in the Park and outdoor Shakespeare Theatre. Also, recently opened in the tearooms Angus and Tracy’s food is delicious, well worth a visit! There are some lovely walks closeby to the War Memorial or behind the deer park and out towards Stepper Point.
7. Harlyn Bay
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4.5 based on 619 reviews
Reviewed By 825np
lovely large beach, RNLI on hand in the season, Food For Thought take away there in season providing lovely fast food. Dog friendly beach, Toilets provided just a short walk off beack. depending on the position of the beack stream you may need wellies to get hfrom the car park to the fas side of the beach
8. Constantine Bay Beach
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4.5 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By bethanycharlotte8 - Exeter, United Kingdom
We loved Constantine Beach so much that we spent most of our week long holiday here! The beach is beautiful, clean and spacious with stunning coastal views, golden sands, rock pools and great waves for surfers and body boarders alike. When we visited the beach was life-guarded until 6pm. There are two car parks - one is closer to the beach with a cafe, surf shop and toilets (though you will need some 20p coins). The other cark park is significantly larger and costs £5 for the day, though it is cheaper after 3/4pm. It is only a short walk from the first car park.
9. Padstow Farm Shop
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Farm shop, butchery and delicatessen. Specialising in home-reared meat and Cornish delicacies. Coffee, cakes, sandwiches, salads and hot food also available to take away from our Deli. Please note that the Deli closes at 4.30pm.
Reviewed By mrsdancingqueen
Shop here frequently - the quality of meat/fruit and veg is top notch. Super Deli. Lovely gifts. Do not miss out on Janes home-made Seville Orange Marmalade ..It has a fresh, zingy taste - mmm delicious.
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