Fascinating Bodmin
Bodmin is ideal for a great family holiday, short break or a day visit. It is North Cornwall's largest and most flourishing town.
It is a town that thrives on its past but also provides today's visitors with an interesting and varied experience.
Set within the heart of the town is the 83-acre Beacon Nature Reserve with breath-taking views to moor and coast; a leisure centre where you can swim, keep-fit or relax with a steam bath or sauna and nearby Lanhydrock golf course.
Within easy walking distance of Bodmin's centre, Mount Folly, there are several fascinating attractions, including: the Shire Hall, Courtroom Experience; Bodmin and Wenford Railway; the DCLI Military Museum; Town Museum; Bodmin Jail, the largest parish church in Cornwall St Petroc's and the Camel Trail.
So a stay in, or visit to Bodmin means you can leave the car behind on your days out.
Winding out of Bodmin there are walking and cycling trails leading to the south coast, taking in Lanhydrock, Lostwithiel, Fowey and, what has been described as the 'eighth wonder of the world' - the famous Eden Project.
Head north and you are on the famous Camel Trail - 18 miles of traffic-free walking, cycling and horse riding along the River Camel - where you can make for the edge of enigmatic Bodmin Moor or coastwards, along the lovely Camel Estuary to the market town of Wadebridge and the charming harbour at Padstow.
Within a two miles radius of the town you can take a day out and discover the grand Georgian Houses of Pencarrow and Lanhydrock, - both set in lush gardens and woods as good as any you will see, visit the famous Camel Valley Vineyard and taste the award-winning wines; or just wander through the beautiful Cardinham Woods.
As well as boot, bike and saddle, Bodmin is at the centre of Cornwall's bus routes - steam trains link the town to the Paddington to Penzance main line which passes our door.
If that's not enough you can experience the romance of steam with the sooty smells and soporific sounds of a trip on one of the Bodmin & Wenford's steam engines.
For further information visit
www.bodminlive.com or telephone the Bodmin Visitor Centre office on 01208 76616.
St Austell - at the heart of the Duchy
St Austell, an historic market town at the heart of Cornwall is surrounded by sweeping coastline and picturesque countryside.
The town centre combines old and new with narrow streets and smart pedestrian precincts.
There is a fine selection of shops and plenty of nearby attractions whether you live here or are visiting on holiday.
The town retains much of its old character, providing an interesting combination of small shops and independent traders alongside well-known high street brands.
Alternatively, St Austell’s White River Place is an exciting and ultra-
modern shopping centre that is an inviting option for the discerning shopper.
The Market House and Holy Trinity Church both sit at the top of Fore Street, providing a focal point for the town and are popular with visitors.
The town is easily accessible whether arriving by road or rail – the train and bus station has recently undergone a major makeover.
Recently opened White River Cinema boasts four state-of-the-art screens and the latest films in the most modern surroundings. Relax in leather recliner chairs and watch the latest family blockbuster – you can find the cinema on Trinity Street.
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Other attractions nearby include ten pin bowling alley Ozzell Bowl, Polkyth Recreation Centre and swimming pool is a walk away from the main town centre, you can also see how the award-winning Tribute real ale is brewed at the St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre or even take in a show at The Keay Theatre.
If you’re looking for a slice of St Austell’s history the Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum could be right up your street.
Nearby beaches include Polkerris, Charlestown, Carlyon Bay, Pentewan, Par Sands and Porthpean and visitors to St Austell cannot afford to miss a trip to the world-famous Eden Project or Lost Gardens of Heligan.
The St. Mabyn Inn ‘a real Cornish country pub’
St. Mabyn, Bodmin PL30 3BA. Tel. 01208 841266 The St. Mabyn Inn dates from the 17th century, and began life as a farmhouse; it was then an alehouse, before becoming the cosy, popular inn it is today.
❖ Food Served 12.30-2.30pm & 6pm-9.30pm
❖ Bar & Restaurant Menu avaialable
❖ Fresh Home Cooked Meals prepared with locally sourced products
❖ Beer Garden ❖ Children and Dogs Welcome ❖ Sunday Roasts served 12-2.30pm
St Austell town centre. EVERY WEDNESDAY CAR BOOT SALE
at Snowland Angling & Riding Centre
(entrance at rear of Par Rail Station) Stallholders £5 • Traders £10
Telephone Trevor 07598 392279 or Dick 07870 401110
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