Cardingham. Three mile northeast of Bodmin and midway between north and south coasts, lies between the Moor and the lovely wooded valley of the River Fowey.
The earthworks of the old castle commands the steep valleys leading to the village. The ancient track ways across the downs show the importance of the place in former times, and include both the modern A30 running north to Launceston and the A38 going east to Plymouth. Now we come to the last town in our tip around the hinterland of north Cornwall.
Bodmin is a bustling market town 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. Bodmin is also the home to the best steam railway in Cornwall, Wrenford & Bodmin Rail is located at the town’s general station. They offer various trips around the adjacent countryside,
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plus all kinds of other entertainment.
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.
Pop into the Visitor Information Centre in the Shire Hall 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.
Local family friendly Museum displaying material relating to social life, trade and transport, rocks and minerals, World Wars, Cornish kitchen, Law and Order, Royal Weddings and much more. Popular quiz for children. Participant in the ‘History of Cornwall in 100 Objects’ project.
Regret disabled access is restricted.
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