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The Padstow History Walk - Tales, Tales and Traditions

By The Padstow History Walk
Free cancellation available
Price is $13 per adult
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  • 1h 30m
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Overview

Join local guide John for a fascinating 1.5-hour history walk through the charming Cornish town of Padstow. Discover the stories hidden within its narrow streets, historic harbour, and centuries-old buildings as you explore how this picturesque fishing port has evolved over time.

As you stroll along the waterfront and through the town’s winding lanes, John will bring Padstow’s past to life — from its maritime heritage and tales of seafaring adventure to the traditions, trades, and people that shaped the town’s unique character.

Highlights include:
• The historic harbour, once bustling with fishermen and traders.
• Insights into Padstow’s shipbuilding and fishing industries.
• Stories of local legends, smugglers, and sailors.

This relaxed and informative walk offers a perfect way to experience Padstow’s rich heritage, blending storytelling with beautiful scenery. Suitable for all ages, the walk covers a gentle route lasting around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Activity location
  • Padstow
    • Padstow, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Padstow Ferry Landing
    • PL28 8AG, Padstow, England, United Kingdom

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The Padstow History Walk - Tales, Tales and Traditions
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00am
Price details
$13.37 x 1 Adult$13.37
Total
Price is $13.37
Until Mon, Dec 15

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Padstow
  • 15m
The walk begins at the White Shelter on North Quay Parade, near the ferry landing. Here, we’ll explore the ancient origins of Padstow — from its early trading links with distant civilizations to the arrival of St Petroc, whose legacy shaped the town’s spiritual heritage.
Padstow
  • 15m
We now move along North Quay toward the venerable inner harbour, which has been home to ancient buildings with a secret passageway, a ghost and Monks. At this time we also learn about the poverty of Padstow before the coming of the railway.
Padstow Harbour
  • 7m
We now make our way into Mill Square, once home to a water powered mill and the site of some terrible outbreaks of disease in the mid 19th century.

Location

Activity location
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    Padstow
    • Padstow, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Padstow Ferry Landing
    • PL28 8AG, Padstow, England, United Kingdom

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