Padstow
The area around Padstow has a history dating back thousands of years, evidence of which survives today at Harlyn where there are burial grounds thought to be from about 3000BC have been found.
Traces of flint tools have also been found below Trevose Head and bronze articles found on the Padstow - Fowey packhorse trail where some of the earliest bronze artifacts found in this country.
This evidence of local history flows on through the invasion of the Celts in 500BC, who brought their Celtic language which was the basis of the Cornish language which was spoken widely up until the eighteenth century, until the invasion of the Romans of the British Isles in 55BC.
However they only reached Exeter finding Dartmoor too much of a physical barrier but established a mutually beneficial trading relationship with Cornwall, and particularly Padstow, which lasted up until AD410 when the Romans forces withdrew. Roman Jewelry and trinkets have been found at Rock.
Now of course Padstow is one of the countries leading holiday destinations, famous through out the world fore its stunning crystal clean stretches of sandy coastline, its charming bustling fishing harbour and its many exciting restaurants including those owned by television chef, Rick Stein. There is so much to do in Padstow and the surrounding area, from the camel bike trail, horse ridding on the moors, and any one of our staff will be delighted to help you plan your itinerary during your stay at the Tregea Hotel.
Useful Information
Local Restaurants
No. 6 - 01841 532093
The Basement Café - 01841 532846
The Estuary Restaurant – 01841 532455
Rick Stein – 01841 532700
Pescadou – 01841 532359
Margots – 01841 533441
The Ebb – 01841 532565
Rojanos 01841 532796
Ripley’s (St. Meryn) - 01841 520179
Prynns (St Meryn) - 01841-520976
The Dog House Restaurant - 01841 521530
Tourist information
Padstow Tourist Information Centre – 01841 533449
www.padstowlive.com
Newquay airport
01637 860600
www.newquay-airport.co.uk
Car Hire
Europcar - 01872 266300
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