Church spire Lostwithiel
Lostwithiel - Cornwall’s hidden treasure
Brunel Quay,Lostwithiel
Lostwithiel is a small town in south Cornwall, lying in a valley at the head of the Fowey estuary, where the river Fowey is crossed by a five arched 14th century bridge.
The Lime Kiln,Lostwithiel
The town, which has a population of around 3000, lies on the main road and rail routes from Plymouth to the St Austell and the south coast of Cornwall.
Once an important stannary town, the town was the scene for a major battle in the English Civil War, when in 1644 the Royalist forces achieved their last major success.
The nearby port at Fowey, and the
Cornish Garden Breaks AA*** Hotel in ancient market town of Lostwithiel, nestling in the Fowey Valley.
• Bar and Restaurant • Heated outdoor swimming pool • FREE Wifi throughout Ideal location to explore The Duchy of Cornwall, 12 miles from the Lost Gardens of Heligan and just 6 miles from the stunning Eden Project.
Best Western Restormel Lodge Hotel, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 0DD
(01208) 872223
www.restormellodgehotel.co.uk
Explore Cornwall’s greatest fortress
Discover the wartime secrets of ‘Cornwall’s greatest fortress’.
Pendennis Castle, near Falmouth, was built by King Henry VIII to defend against possible attack by Spain and France.
Throughout its 450-year history, Pendennis Castle has faced new enemies, right up to the World War Two.
See a Tudor gun deck in action, and experience the sights and sounds of battle in the interactive exhibition at the Royal Artillery Barracks.
Explore the cells of the World War One guard house, and relive the
drama of an enemy attack on the World War Two observation post.
Then descend through secret tunnels to the big guns of Half Moon Battery.
Explore centuries of war time history or simply relax, enjoy the scenery and indulge in a Cornish cream tea in the newly refurbished tea room.
In its superb coastal setting, Pendennis offers magnificent views of Falmouth and the Fal Estuary.
For further details please visit www.english-heritage
.org.uk/pendennis
or telephone 01326 316594. The Churchyard,Lostwithiel
The Duchy Palace,Lostwithiel
stronghold of Restormel Castle ensured the town's strategic importance.
Today Lostwithiel is peaceful and quiet. The town centre caters for the local commmunity as well as for passing traffic, and is particular famed for its auction rooms and antique shops.
A walk through woodland leads to the imposing ruins of Restormel Castle, overlooking the town and the river.
The town is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Fowey estuary, the cliffs and beaches along the coast, and the surrounding countryside.
Pendennis Castle has lots to see and do. 14 Cornish Visitor Guide - spring / summer 2012
Aerial view of Pendennis Castle.
www.cornish-visitor.co.uk
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