Padstow Travel Guide

 
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Tourist Information Centre

Tourist Information Centre, Padstow

 lou31 Says:  This centre is located in the red brick building on the north quay.Nearby you will find some public toilets. 

Crazy Golf!

Crazy Golf!, Padstow

 yozza2005 Says:  Take a stroll from harbour up past Info centre and on your left up some steps is a Crazy Golf course and cafe!Real good fun at reasonable prices! 

Hotels  

St. Petroc's Hotel and Bistro

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Restaurants  

PAUL AINSWORTH AT NUMBER 6: FINE DINING

PAUL AINSWORTH AT NUMBER 6: FINE DINING, Padstow

 zuriga Says:  This is probably Padstow's finest restaurant. The food is inventive, delicious and provides a great dining option in the town. I had Scotch eggs that were filled with smoked salmon and a curried egg... fantastic and that was just the starter. 

Margot's: Good solid meal!

Margot's: Good solid meal!, Padstow

 zuriga Says:  An excellent, down to earth, unfussy bistro serving delicious meals. Everything was wonderful but the sticky toffee pudding was a star. 

St Petrocs Hotel & Bistro: Rick Steins Bistro

St Petrocs Hotel & Bistro: Rick Steins Bistro, Padstow

 vichatherly Says:  We wanted to go to one of Rick Steins restaurants in Padstow. We decided that a more informal place would suit us better and so pre booked a table here rather that at the "Seafood Restaurant" which is on of his other more formal places.We had three course meal here and it... 

Stein's Fish & Chips: Fish & Chips

Stein's Fish & Chips: Fish & Chips, Padstow

 sue_stone Says:  Padstow is also known as 'Padstein' as it seems celebrity chef Rick Stein has taken over the town with his various eating venues and food establishments. We decided not to shell out for a meal at his expensive Seafood Restaurant, but opted instead for a relaxed lunch at... 

Rick's Fish Shop: Good but pricey fish n chips

Rick's Fish Shop: Good but pricey fish n chips, Padstow

 lou31 Says:  The line up was out the door....all day! What more can you say about this fish and chip shop?I didn't actually eat here...you can only fit in so much food and between the huge lunch I had plus the cream tea I just couldn't fit any more in. However it was popular and I was... 

Stein's Patisserie: More treats from Rick

Stein's Patisserie: More treats from Rick, Padstow

 lou31 Says:  I went into this delightful shop and took ages to decide what to get. There were some very nice cakes, slices and pastries to choose from. Prices all round were higher than average but the place was quite busy.Their bread also seemed popular. I ended up choosing a white... 

Padstow Pasty Co.: Cornish Pasties!

Padstow Pasty Co.: Cornish Pasties!, Padstow

 lou31 Says:  Throughout Padstow there are quite a few bakeries selling delicious Cornish Pasties. You can't go to Cornwall and not sink your teeth into this yummy treat.Even walking around you will smell the distinct aroma of the pasties...very tempting! There are lots of pasties to... 

The Clipper Restaurant: Nice alfresco dining

The Clipper Restaurant: Nice alfresco dining, Padstow

 lou31 Says:  This restaurant was right on the harbour and it was nice sitting out street side watching all the activity. I just had a coffee here but the selection was tempting. Have a look at picture 2 to see the menu. 

Rick Stein's Cafe: Great Cream Teas!

Rick Stein's Cafe: Great Cream Teas!, Padstow

 lou31 Says:  The first thing I thought was how under decorated and plain the interior was. Very basic but nice. It was busy but not overly crowded and the service was excellent. I had afternoon tea at the cafe and chose the 'Cream Tea' which was extremely good. I actually asked if they... 

The London Inn: Wonderful atmosphere!

The London Inn: Wonderful atmosphere!, Padstow

 lou31 Says:  I chose this pub for lunch because of the tempting menu on display out the front. And it just looked so nice with all those flowers covering the facade.There was a nice little dining room out the back and I think some sort of courtyard for those wanting an outdoor... 

Padstow Chinese.: The best chinese take-away in town!

Padstow Chinese.: The best chinese take-away in town!, Padstow

 yozza2005 Says:  A fine selection of food.Very well priced, considering food prices have escalated due to fine dining establishments popping up in the town.Fast, Cheap & Cheerful.Traditional Chinese cuisine. Try the beef dishes! 

Transportation  

Take the ferry.

Take the ferry., Padstow

 Monique_T Says:  Take the ferry from Rock to Padstow. It is the most funny way to get there. You should have tried this once. It is a very small ferry but it is also a short distance so don't worry. I've done it several times and every time enjoyed it a lot. 

Shopping  

Rick's Shop: A chef's paradise

Rick's Shop: A chef's paradise, Padstow

 lou31 Says:  Yes it is another Rick Stein establishment! This shop was fun to shop around in. It was full of home furnishings and kitchen paraphenalia. I ended up buying two small Rick Stein cookbooks for 5 pound each and also two slate signs...Gone Fishing and Gone Surfing.Among other... 

Padstow fisheries shop.: Seafood heaven!

Padstow fisheries shop.: Seafood heaven!, Padstow

 halfbeat Says:  If your looking for somewhere to pick up some fresh fish, this has to be a good place to come. All the fish is fresh straight off the boats in the harbour, so the quality is fantastic. I have had dressed crabs, prawns etc all to eat straight away, and it is all delicious. I... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Take a coastal walk.

Take a coastal walk., Padstow

 lou31 Says:  If you follow the harbour around towards the tourist information centre there are some steps on the left which will lead you up to a path. This path will take you out and around the headlands.It will lead you up passed the War Memorial to St George's Cove and further on to... 

Walk along the coast.

Walk along the coast., Padstow

 Monique_T Says:  When you are in Padstow it sure is worth to walk along the coast and enjoy the views there. When you are at the harbour, facing the sea, walk to the left. Follow the road along the cafe and the giftshops. There you will find a path along the coast. I always enjoyed walking... 

Favorites  

Fishing Town

Fishing Town, Padstow

 deeper_blue Says:  Padstow has a colourful ancient history and has many medieval buildings, it remains as a working fishing port.From the harbour you can see a small fleet of fishing boats and holidaymakers on the water.If you get into trouble at sea, the lifeboat service will help, my cousin... 

Just a small village.

Just a small village., Padstow

 Monique_T Says:  The best thing to do here is just walk around and explore the village. It is not very big but it has lovely old streets, buildings, a nice path along the coast. Enjoy the harbour with all it's boats in it. In the summer many people visit here so it usually is pretty busy... 

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 Padstow or Padstein? - Padstow (Cornish: Lannwedhenek) is a small town, civil parish and cargo port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It lies within the administrative district of North Cornwall. The... 

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Delightful Padstow

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 Think of Padstow and you think of Rick Stein, the likeable seafood chef who has put this lovely harbour town on the map. Padstow was once a quiet little fishing village relatively unheard of before...... 

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On the north coast of Cornwall

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 Well judging from my photos I was about 2 or 3 when I first went to Padstow. I don't remember too much, I still have family here. Its a peaceful retreat with plenty of pleasant walks and a picturesque... 

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Padstow

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Padstow

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Padstow. I'd love to share with you the 4 tips I've written, the 7 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Padstow, Cornwall's Foodie Mecca

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 Once upon a time there was a sleepy little coastal village. On a dark and stormy night there came a warlock with a bubbling cauldron and a passion for good fish. The gentle folk of Padstow stood... 

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