Places to visit and things to do locally - Rock, Polzeath and Trebetherick
To help you enjoy your holiday with West Country Beach Holidays we've put together a (fairly) comprensive list of places to vist and things to do, both on the water and ashore. Most of these are within easy reach of your self catering holiday property in Rock, Polzeath or Trebetherick but they will also work if you are staying a little further away. All information was correct at the time of writing, but of course things do change, and we will endeavour to make regular updates.
Ten of our favourite places to visit
Eden Project is only 35 mins from Polzeath. Eden is truly in Cornwall – this stunning environment will take your breath away. As well as being fascinating and awe-inspiring for adults, children absolutely adore it here – there is so much to do, take a whole day to do it justice. The food in the restaurants is absolutely wonderful – and so is the service. Tel 01726 811911.
The Minack Theatre 01736 810181 / 810694 / 810471 – an extraordinary out-door theatre built into the cliffs and looking straight out to sea. 1 hr 15 mins from Polzeath, but well worth a visit. www.minack.com
St Ives 01736 796226 – for the beautiful Tate Gallery and it’s café which serves delicious food and has breath-taking views. An hour away, but again, well worth the drive. www.tate.org.uk/stives
Port Isaac – During the summer season, go down on Thursday evenings to hear The Silver band playing in the village and on Friday evenings to hear The Fisherman’s Friends singing on The Platt. Go any time to eat and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique fishing village.
St Endellion Music Festival - brings together a wide range of exciting musicians from all over the world for its summer and Easter festivals. www.endellion.org.uk
Eglos Pottery - on the Bodmin road just outside Wadebridge for exquisite ceramics made by Penny McBreen.
Sir John Betjeman memorabilia room, located in the main building of the old railway station, Wadebridge. Open 10.00am – 4.00pm Mon-Fri 01208 812392
Historic Houses & Gardens Lanhydrock House (National Trust), Bodmin 01208 265950, Pridaux Place, Padstow 01841 532411, Pencarrow House, Bodmin 01208 841369, The Old Post Office (National Trust), Tintagel 01840 770024, Tintagel Castle (English Heritage) 01840 770328
Steam Trains Bodmin & Wenford Railway 01208 73555, Launceston Steam Railway 01566 775665
Bee Centre Open Summer 10.00am-5.00pm, 7 days a week, Winter 10.00am-5.00pm Tues- Sat 01208 863718
On the water activities and things to see
Sailing Camel School of Sailing, Rock. 01208 862881 Rock Sailing Club, Rock. Temporary membership available (excl July and Aug) 01208 862709
Water Skiing Camel Ski School, Rock. 01208 862727 Summer Opening 7 days a week, Closed winter Oct 31-Easter
Rock Boat Charters, Rock. 07866 702406, 01208 869416. Rock Marine Services 01208 863396
Coasteering & Rock Climbing Cornish Coast Adventures 01208 880280, Cornish Rock Tors 07791 534884, 07791 533569, HotRock Coasteering 01637 87722/879571, Shoreline Extreme Sports 01288 354039 Era Adventures 01208 862 963
Tubestation Christian Centre, surfing and more (previously Polzeath Methodist Church) 01208 869200
Fishing Trips: Rock 01208 863343, Port Isaac 01208 880716 / 07794 940816, Boscastle 01840 250527 Lady Mary, Padstow; Shark, Wreck and Reef Fishing with Jim West 01208 812099 or 07976 292379
Fishing Tuition: Ed the Bass 07929 233902
Fishing Tackle: Padstow Angling Centre 01841 532762
Fresh Water Fishing see www.gethooked.co.uk and www.swlakestrust.org.uk 01392 443362, Ferndale Course Fisheries, Delabole 01840 212432, East Rose Course Fishery, St Breward 01208 850674 Wadebridge & District Angling Assoc 01208 812748 Bodmin Anglers 07949 649370
Diving Harlyn Dive School 01208 862556 or 07890 671225
Kayak Hire Sea & Surf Kayak, Shoreline 01288 354039, Camel Canoe & Kayaks 01208 895151, Cornish Rock Tors 07791 534884, Port Gaverne (Sam & Mark),
Surfing Surf Report online at annscottage; Surfs Up Surf School, Polzeath 01208 862003 / 07760 126225; Wavehunters Animal Surf Academy, Polzeath 07969 660014, Padstow 01841 532339, Rock 07507 948025 and Port Isaac 01208 880617; Georges Surf School – private surf lessons 01208 479006 ,Harlyn Surf School, Harlyn Bay 01841 533076 Surf Reports for Polzeath and sourounding beaches https://surf-reports.com/United-Kingdom/England/Cornwall/Polzeath-Beach/
Activities and things to see - Ashore
There are many options and providers for most activites - and more things to see that we can share - below is just small selection of some of the most popular activites.
Cycle the Camel Trail. Bike hire 7 days a week, 09.00am-5.00/5.30pm in Wadebridge (01208 814104, 814545, 813050), Padstow (01841 533533 , 532594) or 09.00am-6.00pm Summer, Bodmin (01208 73192, 74170, 850624)
Guided Walks – Camel Trail, Camelford Way, Saints Way, SW Coastal Path – booklet available from bookshop in Polzeath. Camel trail and Pentire & The Rumps wildlife, call Countrywise to check if the walk is on 01208 812423, Trevigue Eco Tours 01840 230492/07852 486196 www.wild-trevigue.co.uk
Cornwall Wildlife Trust, variety of activities aim at protecting Cornwalls' wildlife habitat. 01872 273939
Golf Courses St Enodoc 01208 863216, Lostwithiel Golf Club 01208 873550, The Point at Polzeath 01208 863000, Lanhydrock 01208 262570, Trevose, 01841 520208, St Kew Highway (P &P) 01208 841500, Bowood, Camelford 01840 213017, Newquay Golf Club 01637 874354, Holywell Bay, Newquay 01637 830095, Treloy Golf Club, Newquay 01637 878554 Perranporth 01872 572454 St Mellion 01579 351 351
Health Clubs The Point at Polzeath 01208 863000, St Morritz 8.00am-8.00pm every day 01208 862242, Hengar Manor St Tudy 01208 850382 7 days a week, Summer Opening 09.30am- 8.00pm, Winter 10.00am-7.00pm. Edmonton Wadebridge
Sauna By The Sea , Baby Bay Beach
Tennis The Point at Polzeath, 01208 864603 - you can also try out Padel-Tennis - one the of fastest growing sports in the UK - rackets available for hire. see https://www.thepointatpolzeath.co.uk/health-club/padel-tennis/
Horse Riding Tredole Trekking & Riding Stables, Boscastle 01840 250495; Killaworgy Stables, St Columb 01637 880570; Lakefield Equestrian Centre, Camelford 01840 213279; Reen Manor Riding Stables, Perranporth 01872 573064; Hallagenna Farm Riding, St Breward 01208 851500 / 850439; Tresallyn Riding Stables, St Merryn 01841 520454
Yoga Denise, Ashtanga Yoga Cornwall, Washaway, 07949 404472. John Betjeman Centre, Mon 6.30-8.00pm, Wed 7.30-9.00pm 01208 812392. Also, see Yogahub.co.uk for a selection of classes in Cornwall.
Camel Valley Vineyard Nanstallon, nr Bodmin. Tours, Tastings and shop https://www.camelvalley.com 01208 77959
Cornwall Flying Club, Bodmin 01208 821419
Carruan Farm, tours, farm shop, playground etc 01208 869584
Newquay Zoo - open from 10 am everyday and is well worth a visit.
Cinemas The Regal, Wadebridge 01208 812791. Cinedrome, Padstow 01841 532344
Art Galleries Wave 7 Gallery,Wadebridge 01208 880605; Salty Dog, Rock 01208 863844; Mowhay Gallery, Trebetherick 01208 863660; Clapper Yard Gallery, Egloshayle 01208 813308; Cliffside Gallery, Port Isaac 01208 880988; Jo Downs Glass Gallery, Padstow 01841 533854; Driftwood Gallery, Newquay 01637 839088, Padstow ContemporaryArt Gallery 01841 532242
Night Clubs
See Newquay night life for more information.
There are tourist information Centres in most towns - the closest being Padstow 01841 533449, Camelford 01840 212954, Tintagel Visitor Centre 01840 779084, and Boscastle Visitor Centre 01840 250010 - a full ist can be found here
Organised activities and tours.
There’s a selection of activities and tours, some with local guides, (between 30-60 mins drive away) that you can book through Viators – and they’ve offered all our guests 20% off. Book through this link and the discount is applied at the checkout.