Boscastle, Nation Trust café

    There's more to Boscastle than a picturesque natural harbour and village.

    Description

    There's more to Boscastle than a picturesque natural harbour and village.

    The Elizabethan quay sits in an impressive amphitheatre of steep cliffs and is home to quaint stone-built cottages, shops and tea-rooms.

    Much of the land in and around Boscastle is owned by the Trust. Venture beyond the picture-postcard harbour and a cliff path takes you to the Willapark headland and an intriguing ex-folly, now used as a Coastwatch lookout.

    Nearby walks around Forrabury Stitches offer a rare glimpse at a surviving farmed landscape showing ancient celtic strip fields. If you wander further afield, you'll discover the half-forgotten churches of Minster and St Juliots - once made famous by Thomas Hardy.

    Location
    Detailed description

    You'll find the National Trust shop and café in the heart of the harbour area, all under one roof. You can enjoy refreshments and purchase gifts or souvenirs during your visit to Boscastle. Every purchase you make will support our conservation work in this special place.

    The café
    The café at Boscastle serves a range of hot and cold drinks, as well as light snacks. Stop for a freshly baked pasty, a sausage roll or a freshly made sandwich. Sweet treats are also available – choose from a range of cakes, biscuits and Cornish ice cream. Cornish cream teas are also on the menu.

    The café is a short walk from the main car park (not National Trust), and just a few metres from the South West Coast Path. We welcome reusable cups, so if you have one, please bring it with you.

    Parking

    Accessibility Overview

    Sitting within a natural coastal inlet, Boscastle features a café, shops, and hike/trail routes through coastal and countryside areas.

    Public car parking is available, with designated bays for Blue Badge holders.

    National Trust toilet facilities are not available however, public toilets, including facilities with adaptations for disabled people, are available.

    The gift shop has step-free level access into and through some areas. Other points of interest are accessed via ramps/slopes or steps.

    Routes around the site have ramps/slopes on tarmac surfaces. Mobility equipment/scooters are not available to borrow or hire.

    Please view our Detailed Access Guides below to find out further details, including measurements and photographs.

    Toilet facilities

    Accessibility Overview

    Sitting within a natural coastal inlet, Boscastle features a café, shops, and hike/trail routes through coastal and countryside areas.

    Public car parking is available, with designated bays for Blue Badge holders.

    National Trust toilet facilities are not available however, public toilets, including facilities with adaptations for disabled people, are available.

    The gift shop has step-free level access into and through some areas. Other points of interest are accessed via ramps/slopes or steps.

    Routes around the site have ramps/slopes on tarmac surfaces. Mobility equipment/scooters are not available to borrow or hire.

    Please view our Detailed Access Guides below to find out further details, including measurements and photographs.

    Accessibiliy Guide

    Accessibility Overview

    Sitting within a natural coastal inlet, Boscastle features a café, shops, and hike/trail routes through coastal and countryside areas.

    Public car parking is available, with designated bays for Blue Badge holders.

    National Trust toilet facilities are not available however, public toilets, including facilities with adaptations for disabled people, are available.

    The gift shop has step-free level access into and through some areas. Other points of interest are accessed via ramps/slopes or steps.

    Routes around the site have ramps/slopes on tarmac surfaces. Mobility equipment/scooters are not available to borrow or hire.

    Please view our Detailed Access Guides below to find out further details, including measurements and photographs.

    Useful Contacts

    Cornwall, PL35 0HD

    01840250353
    boscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

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    By road
    Boscastle can be found on the B3263 5 miles north of Camelford, 3 miles NE of Tintagel. Nearest trunk road A39 at Camelford

    Parking: pay and display, 100 yards (not National Trust)

    Sat Nav: Use PL35 0HD
    On foot
    The South West Coast Path National Trail passes through Boscastle harbour.
    By train
    Go Cornwall bus number 96 at Wadebridge connects to Bodmin Parkway mainline rail station
    By bus
    Catch the Go Cornwall Bus service number 95 from (Bude to Wadebridge). The bus stops by the Cornwall Council car park and toilets, a short walk from the harbour and South West Coast Path.

    By bus - more information
    Cycling
    NCN3 is 5 miles (8km) away, at Collamoor Head on the A39.
    Boat
    Visiting vessels pay a mooring fee for use of the harbour to the Boscastle Fishermen's Association, payable (in cash) at the National Trust shop

     

    Mobility / Wheelchair Support

    Accessibility Overview

    Sitting within a natural coastal inlet, Boscastle features a café, shops, and hike/trail routes through coastal and countryside areas.

    Public car parking is available, with designated bays for Blue Badge holders.

    National Trust toilet facilities are not available however, public toilets, including facilities with adaptations for disabled people, are available.

    The gift shop has step-free level access into and through some areas. Other points of interest are accessed via ramps/slopes or steps.

    Routes around the site have ramps/slopes on tarmac surfaces. Mobility equipment/scooters are not available to borrow or hire.

    Please view our Detailed Access Guides below to find out further details, including measurements and photographs.

    Vision Impairment Support

    Accessibility Overview

    Sitting within a natural coastal inlet, Boscastle features a café, shops, and hike/trail routes through coastal and countryside areas.

    Public car parking is available, with designated bays for Blue Badge holders.

    National Trust toilet facilities are not available however, public toilets, including facilities with adaptations for disabled people, are available.

    The gift shop has step-free level access into and through some areas. Other points of interest are accessed via ramps/slopes or steps.

    Routes around the site have ramps/slopes on tarmac surfaces. Mobility equipment/scooters are not available to borrow or hire.

    Please view our Detailed Access Guides below to find out further details, including measurements and photographs.

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