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Tintagel tourist information
Tintagel, is perhaps King Arthur's home town, for high on the cliffs is the famous ruined castle.
Tourist shops abound and the town is a bit tacky with the never ending stream of coaches visiting in the summer.
The town, one main street, does have THE BEST Cornish pasty shop we've found, all they sell is pasties, vegie pasties and normal. Big, a bit expensive, but great, buy one to take home. ON the right as you walk towards the castle.
The post office is interesting as it is a small manor house dating from the 14th century.
The castle is around a small cove, running over a couple of hill tops. Steep steps and walkways give excellent views. Is it the castle of legend? probably it was the castle of Reginald Earl of Cornwall in the 12th Century, rather than the birthplace of King Arthur.
Activities
Delabole Slate Quarry Pengelly, Delabole, Tintagel PL33 9AZ
Visit a working slate quarry. Delabole Slate Quarry information
Castles
Tintagel Castle, Tintagel PL34 0HE
Approached via a steep rocky valley, with a small shop with books etc. Steep climb on wooden stairs, take care if wet, National Heritage, shop and displays. Tintagel Castle information
Historic Houses
The Old Post Office Fore Street, Tintagel PL34 0DB
Tintagel Old Post Office, National Trust,14th century built to plan of medieval manor house. 19th century used as letter receiving office. Restored. Shop. The Old Post Office information
King Arthur's Great Halls Fore Street, Tintagel PL34 0DA
See King Arthur's round table. King Arthur's Great Halls information
Out & About
Barras Nose, Tintagel
Headland Walks. Barras Nose information
Willapark, Tintagel
The remains of a cliff castle. Willapark information
Trebarwith Strand, Tintagel
Time for the beach ! Trebarwith Strand information
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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Bossiney Road Tintagel PL34 0AX MAP This family-run hotel is on the North Cornwall coast, set in 2 acres of grounds overlooking the ocean. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking, a swimming pool and a sauna. Guests can enjoy views of both the countryside and the sea. Each room at Bossiney House H... More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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Fore Street Tintagel PL34 0DA MAP The ideal holiday base this spacious and comfortable property sits in the heart of Tintagel a popular coastal village renowned as the setting for both the ancient ruins of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table's legendary castle and also the Sleeps 4... More Information and Book ... |
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Trewarmett near Tintagel PL34 0ET MAP Just 1½ miles from the sandy beach at Trebarwith Strand and Tintagel's mystical castle and Old Post Office (N.T.) this charming cottage has been designed to make the most of the lovely sea views from its first floor living room. Set in the little Sleeps 4... More Information and Book ... |
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Trenale Tintagel MAP This quaint little traditional cottage, with beams and low doorways, overlooks the hamlet 'green', sharing a pleasant slate pathed courtyard with the owner's holiday home. Less than a mile away is Tintagel, renowned for its Arthurian connections, with … Sleeps 3 + 1 + cot... More Information and Book ... |
Around the coast Boscastle is well worth a wander around.
Towns Near Tintagel To Visit - straight line distance:
Boscastle Tourist Information (3.19 miles) Camelford Tourist Information (4.38 miles) Port Isaac Tourist Information (5.97 miles) Polzeath Tourist Information (9.50 miles)
Where to Stay in Tintagel
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Tintagel Tourist Information Centre
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Bossiney Road
Tintagel
PL34 0AJ
Tel: 01840 779084
Email: tintagelvc@btconnect.com
Area Telephone Code
- 01840
