Padstow
Padstow is a small town on the North Cornish coast. Padstow enjoys a protected location in the Camel estuary where Padstow nestles around the harbour. Visitors to Padstow can simply sit and watch the boats go by or eat in one of Padstow’s many cafes and restaurants.
Historic Padstow
The colour-washed medieval buildings in Padstow provide the backdrop to rich historical traditions. Padstow is living history. Padstow’s is the site of the unique “Obby ‘Oss” May Day festival whose origins are lost deep in Padstow’s past. Padstow also plays host to the pagan Mummers Day on Boxing and New Year’s Days. These traditions are vibrant echoes of Padstow’s ancient heritage.
Modern Padstow
Modern Padstow is primarily a tourist destination, although Padstow is still a fishing town and boats still land their catch in Padstow’s harbour daily. Whilst much of Padstow’s catch goes off to commercial markets, some graces the many restaurant and café tables that can be found in Padstow. Holiday-makers flock to Padstow throughout the year, but Padstow is particularly busy in summer.
Natural Padstow
Padstow resides in beautiful English countryside and Padstow boasts a bit of everything. Padstow sits on a dramatic Cornish coast. Padstow lies on the tranquil estuary of a peaceful river. Padstow is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside Britain has to offer. The ancient stone of Padstow’s buildings rests perfectly in its location.
Edible Padstow
Today, Padstow is synonymous with food and in particular Rick Stein. Thanks to him, Padstow has become an important destination for foodies. Padstow is full of food outlets, from luxurious restaurants to bakeries selling Cornish Pasty and a cup of tea. Padstow is a showcase for local produce and talent.
