Places of interest

There are many places of interest within easy access of Rivermead – below are a selection of our favourite ones.

St Breward

One of the highest villages in Cornwall at 700 feet above sea level, the moorland village of St Breward is a gentle 10-minute walk from Rivermead.

The village is home to St Breward’s Church, the highest church in Cornwall, and the 11th century Old Inn and Restaurant, one of Cornwall’s oldest pubs. There is also a community hall, medical centre and small play park, and we are looking forward to the re-opening of the Community Shop in 2024. Just outside the village is the Snail’s Pace Café and Wenford Bridge Pottery.

There are also many beautiful walks around the village and moor, and if you are feeling more energetic, you can walk from the village to King Arthur’s Hall, Rough Tor and Brown Willy.

Bodmin

One of Cornwall’s oldest towns, Bodmin is full of visitor attractions and activities, including the Bodmin Railway, the Camel Trail, Bodmin Jail, Bodmin Keep – Cornwall’s Army Museum and the Discovering42 Art, Sustainability & Science Museum. Find out more about Bodmin.

Boscastle

The picturesque harbour of Boscastle is one of Cornwall’s most romantic places. Find out more about Boscastle.

Charlestown

On the coast near to St Austell, Charlestown has transformed from being a busy working port exporting china clay and copper, to a popular tourist destination and film set. Find out more about Charlestown.

Padstow

Made famous by Rick Stein and his culinary exploits, Padstow life centres around its working harbour, extensive range of eateries and local art galleries. It is also surrounded by glorious beaches and is the starting point of the Camel Trail. Find out more about Padstow.

Port Isaac

Made famous by the TV series ‘Doc Martin’, Port Isaac is a traditional fishing village on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall. It is also home to the Fisherman’s Friends shanty singers. Find out more about Port Isaac.

Tintagel

Famous for Tintagel Castle, the legends of King Arthur and Merlin’s Cave. Tintagel’s rugged coastline also has spectacular walking routes along the cliffs on the South West Coast Path and a lovely beach at low tide with views offshore to Gull Rock. Find out more about Tintagel.

Wadebridge

Wadebridge is a small market town with independent gift shops, cafes and restaurants based around a quaint pedestrianised high street. It is home to the Royal Cornwall Showground and Royal Cornwall Show, and is also a main stop-off point on the Camel Trail between Padstow and Bodmin. Find out more about Wadebridge.

Newquay

The surfing capital of the UK, Newquay has several miles of golden sands making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a traditional beach holiday. Find out more about Newquay.

Tamar Valley

Further afield is the Tamar Valley with its quiet villages, bustling towns full of quirky shops, beaches, moors, ancient harbours, magnificent industrial heritage and quiet country walks. Find out more about the Tamar Valley.