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Local attractions • Castle Located in a spectacular setting on the North Welcome to • Visitor Centre coast, Tintagel has long been There is much to enjoy at Boscastle and one of the county’s most popular tourist the Visitor Centre should be your first attractions. Atlantic breakers crash against port of call for all the information you the cliffs and through Merlin’s cave, need to discover the opportunities for as visitors climb the steep path. 01840 770328 Trewethett further local exploration and research. 01840 250010 www.english-heritage.org.uk www.visitboscastleandtintagel.com •The Arthurian Centre •Lanhydrock House and Garden In 20 acres surrounding ‘King Arthur’s Stone’. Walks through the fields where Farm One of the most beautiful properties in Cornwall, House King Arthur and Mordred met for their and gardens are a must-see all year round. last battle. Inscribed stone and battle both Caravan Club Site Superbly set in 1,000 acres of wooded dated by earliest stories to AD540. Lots parkland and encircled by a garden of rare to do and read about the legend and the shrubs and trees. history. 01208 265950 01840 213947 www.nationaltrust.org.uk www.arthur-online.co.uk •Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway Activities Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the & Wenford Railway •Cycling The Camel Trail is 16 miles from the site. The – Cornwall’s only full-size railway still nearest National Cycle Network route to this operated by steam locomotives. 01208 73555 site is Bristol to Lands End, Route 3, www.bodminrailway.co.uk OS ref SX14055. •Walking •Pencarrow House & Gardens A good walking route from the site is 50 acres of beautiful grounds - the the coastal path towards Boscastle perfect place for everyone including and Tintagel. the dog! Also an Historic Georgian Tourer Explorer Get to know your site house containing a superb collection of • Tourer Explorer is available on this site - ask pictures, furniture and porcelain. The views from here are breathtaking be enjoyed along footpaths to Tintagel and at reception for your activity booklet! 01208 841369 as the site boasts a cliff top setting, Boscastle, otherwise both are a short drive www.pencarrow.co.uk overlooking Cove with its safe away and not to be missed. and sandy beach (tidal waters preclude Local events Nowadays Tintagel is a popular coastal resort access to beach at high tide). with shops, bars and restaurants aplenty, but Tintagel Carnival • The coastal path borders the site and it is still best known for its dramatic castle of – First weekend in August. there are spectacular cliff top walks to old, reputedly the birthplace of King Arthur. General site information TV (IDTV) or a digital receiver, and you may Reception services also need an aerial or satellite dish. For more Safety on site Close by information visit www.digitaluk.co.uk. Mail and messages Pets Supermarkets Mail and messages are put on the board Electric hook-up Please keep your dog on a lead at all times The closest are Londis and Spar in Tintagel, outside the office. The costs of electricity are included in your on the pitching areas and roads within the about 3.5 miles from the site, and Spar in Site shop pitch fee, but please help us minimise our site, and clean up after them. Dogs can be Boscastle. Open at the same times as reception. The effect on the environment by considering walked on the site dog walk and along the Swimming pool shop sells Gas, toilet fluid, tie downs, milk, your electricity use while on site. Also any coastal path. Leisure Centre, about 7.5 miles ice cream, sweets, rock pegs and motor saving could help to reduce pitch fees or Vehicles and cycles caravan signs. help towards investments in new sites or from the site. Parents are reminded that children remain Information room redevelopments. their responsibility and therefore they Tourist Information Centre Open at the same times as reception. Wi-Fi should be supervised at all times, and to In Tintagel and Boscastle. Leaflets are available about the many Wi-fi internet access is available. Please ask ensure that all members of their party Public transport attractions and places of interest that you follow the principles of road safety. the Warden for details. There is a frequent bus service from the top can visit during your stay. Motor vehicles and bicycles on site should, of the site, which goes to and Mobile phones at all times, be used with due regard to , Monday to Saturday until 6.00pm. Some mobile phones do not work in the Site facilities the safety and convenience of others and Places of worship area. their speed should not exceed walking pace C of E, Roman Catholic and Methodist Please see the Site map for locations of (5mph). No cycling is permitted on site churches are in Tintagel. amenity blocks. between the hours of dusk and dawn, as Pitches determined by the Wardens. Any one-way Toilets and showers system signs should be observed by all vehicles The toilet blocks are closed for cleaning at Site terrain and cycles. Foot pedalled cycles, scooters and Part sloping, levelling blocks may be the following times: skateboards can be used, but are not allowed required on some pitches. 10.30am to 12 noon. The disabled toilet on the paved area around toilet blocks and Tell us what you think… and shower facilities are located in the Pitch care communal areas and must not be ridden on If you have any comments or suggestions toilet block. There is a baby and toddler Please lift awning ground sheets daily. footpaths. Please note that motorised mobility that could help us to improve this Site, bathroom for children under 4 years old. Motorhomes scooters are allowed on site, but children’s please put them in our Visitors’ Comments Keys are available from reception. Please motorised scooters or skateboards are not. If your pitch is left unoccupied, please leave Book. And if you discover a local pub or ensure that children are supervised by an your motorhome sign on display. Visitors restaurant or an interesting place to go, adult at all times. Vacating your pitch Please ask your visitors to make themselves tell us about that too! known at reception when arriving at the If you wish to stay after 12 noon on your Laundry Site address: Trethevy, Tintagel, PL34 0BQ Prices for the use of the laundry facilities are: site. If you are expecting visitors after hours, day of departure, it is normally not a Telephone: 01840 770222 Washing machine £4.00, Tumble drier please meet them at reception. problem unless the site is fully booked. £1.00, Rinse & Spin £1.00 per 15min cycle. Please see the notice at reception or speak Washing sinks are also available. Please do to a warden. not hang washing lines between trees or on Barbecues the fences. These are allowed on site but open fires are not. Please keep barbecues off the grass. Play areas There is a play area for ball games. Please TV reception ensure that children are supervised by an As part of the Digital Switchover, this region adult at all times. has now had its analogue television signal switched off. In order to watch television on site you will need an Integrated Digital