For statistics about Padstow itself, go to Units and Statistics. The town is situated on the west bank of the River Camel estuary approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Bodmin and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newquay. There have been ferries across the Camel estuary for centuries and the current service, the Black Tor Ferry, carries pedestrians between Padstow and Rock daily throughout the year.

Padstow is best known for its "'Obby 'Oss" festival. The Saints' Way long-distance footpath runs from Padstow to Fowey on the south coast of Cornwall. Take a look at our photo gallery of pictures from this year's May Day celebrations in Padstow. The influence of restaurateur Rick Stein can be seen in the port, and tourists travel from long distances to eat at one of his restaurants or cafés. Another long-distance footpath known as the Saints' Way starts in Padstow and ends at Fowey on the other side. The station was the terminus of an extension from, Wadebridge of the former Bodmin and Wadebridge Railway and North Cornwall Railway. Today, the nearest railway station is at Bodmin Parkway, a few miles south of Bodmin. It is open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders and suitable for disabled access. Shipbuilders in the area also benefited from the quality of their cargoes. Time Team visited Padstow for the episode "From Constantinople to Cornwall," broadcast on 9 March 2008. Although its origins are unclear, it most likely stems from an ancient fertility rite, perhaps the Celtic festival of Beltane. From 1899 it was the home to the important railway link between the town and London. However, the Stein led boom has caused rocketing house prices in Padstow and surrounding areas, as people buy second or holiday homes here. Although some of its former fishing fleet remains, it is mainly a yachting haven on a dramatic coastline with few easily navigable harbours. To learn more about the town, it's museum and Prideaux Place, click on the links below: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites, last updated: 12/11/2008 at 08:44created: 18/09/2008, Take a look at Cornwall's unique and diverse flora and fauna, BBC Cornwall, Phoenix Wharf, Truro, TR1 1UA. The Elizabethan manor survived unaltered until the 18th century when Edmund, Nicholas's great grandson, influenced by his Grand Tour through Italy in 1739, created a formal garden and updated the house by installing modern sash windows and coal burning grates. All these are visited as part of BBC Cornwall's walk around the historic port of Padstow. There was land for 4 ploughs, 5 villeins who had 2 ploughs, 6 smallholders and 24 acres of pasture.

St. Issey, Cornwall, PL27 II Tregonce Farmhouse on North East of Settlement at Tregonce St. Issey, Cornwall, PL27 II Tregonce Farmhouse on South of Settlement at Tregonce St. Issey, Cornwall, PL27 II Coswarth House Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 II Padstow County Primary School, School House and Railings Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 Enjoy our audio walk around Padstow with BBC Cornwall's Matt Shepherd and guide John Buckingham. Sir Walter Raleigh had a home in Padstow. [13]. Western Greyhound operate buses to the station. Parish History [edit | edit source]. Padstow (/ ˈ p æ d s t oʊ /; Cornish: Lannwedhenek) is a town, civil parish and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.The town is situated on the west bank of the River Camel estuary approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Bodmin and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newquay. For ships entering the estuary, the immediate loss of wind due to the cliffs was a particular hazard, often resulting in ships being swept onto the Doom Bar. It was valued at 10/- (10 shillings or 50p).[11]. Male dancers cavort through the town dressed as one of two 'Obby 'Osses, the "Old" and the "Blue Ribbon" 'Obby 'Osses; as the name suggests, they are stylised kinds of horses. The excitement begins with the appearance of one of the 'Obby 'Osses. Many Padstownians travel across the world to be back home for the celebrations. [citation needed] This has meant significant numbers[citation needed] of locals cannot afford to buy property in the area, with prices often well over 10 times the average salary of around £15,000. This has led to a population decline. By morning, the town has been dressed with greenery and flowers placed around the maypole.

The day has now been renamed Mummers' Day in an attempt to avoid offence and identify it more clearly with established Cornish tradition. The first day of May is Obby Oss day in the north Cornwall town. [3] Either as a result of this attack or later.

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