Bodmin has lots to discover ...
Whilst in Cornwall, why not pay the bustling market town, Bodmin, a visit.
Centrally located in the heart of the county, equidistant from both the north and south coasts and situated on the western fringes of the beautiful landscape that is Bodmin Moor, Bodmin makes an ideal base for your holiday or for a day trip as there’s so much on offer.
There’s no need to get in your car when you visit Bodmin as there are six places to visit within walking distance of the town centre such as the fascinating Bodmin Town Museum which is free to visit and depicts beautifully the ancient county town’s past; or St Petroc’s Church, the largest Parish Church in Cornwall, where as well as admiring the artefacts you can enjoy one of the churches’ events such as the annual Christmas Tree Festival when the church is full of Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes and all decorated by local people and businesses.
The Shire Hall too is worth a visit and is great for lovers of art as there is a lovely gallery with a full programme of different exhibitions by local artists plus the building plays host to a number of free art activities for
children such as Halloween mask making and its yearly summer competition.
Whilst at the Shire Hall you can also discover the building’s judicial past and act as a juror in a murder trial in the Courtroom Experience.
Pop into the Visitor Information Centre, also based in the Shire Hall, and ask for a copy of the free Bodmin guide which includes more details of all of the above as well as some walks and a map of the town.
If it’s the great outdoors you enjoy, the Bodmin area is awash with walking opportunities.
The town itself is the start of the traffic free walking and cycling route, the Camel Trail.
You can even follow the trail to the edge of Bodmin Moor which is less discovered than the Wadebridge and Padstow routes and offers beautiful scenery and glimpses of wildlife.
This is just a taster of what you can enjoy in the Bodmin area so if you would like any more inspiration for days out, walks, events and activities contact the award-winning Bodmin Visitor Information Centre where the staff would be very happy to help you.
Bodmin Town Museum Mount Folly, Bodmin Tel: 01208 77067
info@bodmintownmuseum.plus.com
Visit Bodmin Town Museum for well displayed local & social history, from earliest times to the 1950s.
Mon-Fri 10.30-4.30; Sat 10.30-2.30 October 10.30-2.30. Closed Bank Holidays
Shire Hall PARNELLS
TAXIS Bodmin
01208 75000 / 78788 For youwe can provide ~
● Prompt reliable service ●Taxis that carry cycles & wheelchairs
● Local and long distance ● Station and airport runs ● Female driver available ● 8 Seater mini-bus available
A proper nursery growing plants with a passion
Specialists in herbs and perennials, plus trees, fruit, shrubs, grasses, climbers and bedding
Great advice, friendly service Tel. 01208 72837
Laveddon Mill, Bodmin PL30 5JU (Between Bodmin & Lanivet on the A389/A391)
www.bodminnursery.co.uk • travel ADMISSION FREE the book shop
13 Honey Street, Bodmin,
Cornwall PL31 2DL t: 01208 74708
Tues-Sat 9.30-5 Fri 10-5.30 Wednesday 9.30-1.00
Now 2 Bookshops in Honey Street
A traditional book shop with a wide range of titles including -
• best sellers • local history • second-hand section • friendly service •browsers welcome
Colliford Tavern
Near Colliford Lake, St Neot • Bodmin Tel: 01208 821335
(Just off A30 halfway between Bodmin & Launceston)
Good local food • Bar Snacks • Restaurant Sunday lunch
Also: Touring Caravan Site, Camping and Bed & Breakfast Function Room
www.colliford.com Cornish Visitor Guide - spring / summer 2011 21 • languages
Wildlife, Victorian, Working Life, Railways, World Wars I & II Open Easter to September
Exhibits include:
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