Padstow
Padstow’s gated harbour is filled with pleasure boats, surrounded all around by children with crab lines. There is a regular ferry across the river to Rock, a village which has lately been all but taken over by the young and posh from London. Other vessels offer cruises around the bay.
It’s hard to read anything about Padstow without the name of a certain celebrity chef being mentioned; Padstow is often referred to as Padstein. While there are many eateries related to Rick Stein, there are plenty of others. Beyond food and drink, Padstow has more than its fair share of galleries and clothes shops.
The lobster hatchery is worth a visit and crab fishing is a must. I think Padstow is best visited on bike from Wadebridge but if you are coming by car don’t attempt to park on the harbour – use the large carpark on the main road (£4 for three hours). Alternatively, in the summer season, there is now a park & ride situated on the outskirts of the town. £5 per car, with buses every ten minutes – a great idea.
