The natural beauty of our area is, of course, its main attraction - the rugged beauty of the coastline, excellent sandy beaches and the enormous variety of walks.

Naturally the focal point of Padstow is the harbour, the centre of a variety of activities. Band concerts are held on Sundays and during weekdays, providing a variety of music to suit all tastes. From time to time, visiting entertainers appear on the quayside.

Fishing trips depart daily from the harbour offering a wide range of fishing including, wreck and reef, bottom fishing and fun for all the family mackeral trips.
Try a high powered speedboat trip or for a more leisurly cruise onboard the Jubilee Queen for a trip along the fabulous coastline.
Visit the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow and discover the fascinating world of lobsters and their environment.

Take a trip back in time at the Padstow Town Museum and discover the history of Padstow which includes: Obby Oss, Railway and Lifeboat displays. Open Easter to the end of October.
Enter Butterfly World which is an exhibition of the worlds Lepidoptera butterflies and months, which is located at Padstow Cycle Hire, open all year round.
Visit one of Cornwalls finest historic houses, Prideaux Place in Padstow, which is also used as an international film location.

Sail Surf and Ski
The camel estury excels in watersports - sailing, water skiing, and windsurfing, or learn to surf at Harly Bay just outside Padstow.

Horseriding
The nearest riding stables is Tresallyn, St Merryn. A beautiful 110 acre farm who cater for first novices, experienced riders and families.

Golf
Superb coastal links and parkland courses surround the area, including a most popular pay and play course at St Kew. Try your hand at Krazy Golf in Padstow with a great view of the harbour and great fun.

Tennis Court and Play Area
Situated at The Lawns Car Park, Padstow.

Cycle the Camel Trail
The Camel Trail runs from Padstow to Bodmin. It runs along the side of the River Camel and is a safe off road walking and cycling route. The camel Trail is now Cornwalls most popular free attraction, it is also part of the Sustains national cycle route, and the Cornish Way, a network of cycle routes covering Cornwall.
The Camel Trail is 26 miles and starts from Padstow and takes you to Poley Bridge in the foothills of Bodmin Moor. The river is ever changing with the seasons, and is a habitat for numerous migrant birds.
The iron bridge crossing the mouth of Little Petherick Creek is a vital link between Padstow and Wadebridge. The bridge has been totally refurbished and widened to enable more that one person to cycle across at one time.