Camelford Exploration and Research
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Out and about Local attractions Welcome to •Boscastle Visitor Centre There is much to enjoy at Boscastle and the Visitor Centre should be your first port of call for all the information you need to discover the opportunities for further local Camelford exploration and research. 01840 250010 www.visitboscastleandtintagel.com Caravan Club Site •Bodmin & Wenford •Lanhydrock House and Garden Steam Railway One of the most beautiful National Trust Discover the excitement and nostalgia of properties in Cornwall, Lanhydrock House steam travel with a journey back in time and gardens are a must-see all year round. on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway Superbly set in wooded parkland of 1,000 – Cornwall’s only full-size railway still acres and encircled by a garden of rare operated by steam locomotives. shrubs and trees. 0845 125 9678 01208 265950 www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk •The Eden Project With a worldwide reputation Eden barely •Carnglaze Slate Caverns needs an introduction, but this epic Three underground caverns set in 6.5 destination definitely deserves a day of acres of wooded hillside of the Loveny your undivided attention. Dubbed the Valley. Take a tour through the caverns ‘8th Wonder of the World’, there’s always of cathedral proportions, hand-created something new to see – go again & again! by local slate miners. Within the complex 01726 811911 is the famous subterranean lake with its www.edenproject.com crystal clear blue/green water. 01579 320251 •Pencarrow House & Gardens www.carnglaze.com 50 acres of beautiful grounds – the perfect place for everyone including the dog! Also an Historic Georgian house Activities containing a superb collection of pictures, Get to know your site furniture and porcelain. •Cycling 01208 841369 There is a cycle path alongside the A39 This is a small, attractive site, quiet and villages like Port Isaac, Port Gaverne, www.pencarrow.co.uk to Camelford and access to the Camel peaceful outside main holiday periods Treknow and Port Quin with the larger •Bodmin Jail trail is about 6 miles away. The nearest with an adjacent tennis court and a seaside resorts of Padstow and Bude, and The jail was once home to state papers National Cycle Network route to this championship golf course within easy nearby Tintagel actually feels like the real and the Domesday Book during the 1st site is Bristol to Lands End, Route 3, walking distance. Also within walking Camelot with its ruined medieval castle. World War. Bars and brasserie restaurant. OS ref SX12429. distance sport centre, bowling club and Child and dog friendly. A great day out – all weather attraction. •Walking fishing lake. Golf Club gives CC Members All around you’ll find ancient villages, each 01208 76292 There are various walks available in the special rates. with their own hospitable inn serving real www.bodminjail.org Camelford area. North Cornwall combines quiet coastal ales and wholesome Cornish food. General site information Reception services Safety on site Mail and messages Pets Mail and messages are put on the board by Please keep your dog on a lead at all times reception. on the pitching areas and roads within the Site shop site, and clean up after them. There is a Open at the same times as reception. small dog walk on site and a public footpath The shop sells Gas, toilet chemicals, approx’ 400 yards away. awning tie downs, maps, milk, eggs, ice cream and sweets. Vehicles and cycles Electric hook-up Parents are reminded that children Close by Information room The costs of electricity are included in your remain their responsibility and therefore Leaflets are available about the many pitch fee, but please help us minimise our they should be supervised at all times, Supermarkets attractions and places of interest that you effect on the environment by considering and to ensure that all members of their The closest are the small Co-op and Spar can visit during your stay. party follow the principles of road safety. in Camelford. Larger Tesco in Wadebridge, your electricity use while on site. Also any is about 10 miles from the site with Mobile telephones saving could help to reduce pitch fees or Motor vehicles and bicycles on site should, Some mobile phones may not work in Sainsbury, Asda and Morrisons in Bodmin. help towards investments in new sites or at all times, be used with due regard to the area. redevelopments. the safety and convenience of others and Swimming pool their speed should not exceed walking pace In Camelford, about 1 mile from the site. Tel: 01840 213188. Pitches Site facilities (5mph). No cycling is permitted on site between the hours of dusk and dawn, as Cinema In Wadebridge, about 10 miles from the site. Pitch care Please see the Site map for locations of determined by the Wardens. Any one-way system signs should be Tel: 01208 812791. Levelling blocks are required on some pitches. amenity blocks. observed by all vehicles and cycles. Foot Please lift awning ground sheets daily. Tourist Information Centre Toilets and showers pedalled cycles, scooters and skateboards In Boscastle. Motorhomes The toilet blocks are closed for cleaning at can be used, but are not allowed on Public transport If your pitch is left unoccupied, please leave the following times: the paved area around toilet blocks and There is a bus service approx’ 15 minutes your motorhome sign on display. Gents: 10.30am to 11.15am. communal areas and must not be ridden walk from the site that goes to Wadebridge, Vacating your pitch Ladies: 11.00am to 11.45pm. on footpaths. Please note that motorised Bude, Tintagel and Boscastle. If you wish to stay after 12 noon on your day The disabled bathroom is located behind mobility scooters are allowed on site, but of departure, it is normally not a problem the toilet block. children’s motorised scooters or skateboards Places of worship unless the site is fully booked. Please speak Laundry are not. C of E and Methodist Churches in Camelford. Catholic Church in Tintagel. to the warden. Prices for the use of the laundry facilities Fire point Barbecues are: Washing machine £4.00, Tumble drier (to activate alarm/warning) These are allowed on site but open fires £1.00, Rinse & Spin £1.00 per 15min cycle. Located at all service points and at the office. Washing sinks are also available. Please do Tell us what you think… are not. Please keep barbecues off the grass. Visitors not hang washing lines between trees or on If you have any comments or suggestions TV reception Please ask your visitors to make themselves the fences. that could help us to improve this Site, As part of the Digital Switchover, this region known at reception when arriving at the please put them in our Visitors’ Comments has now had its analogue television signal Play areas site. If you are expecting visitors after hours, Book. And if you discover a local pub or switched off. In order to watch television There is no play area on site. Approx’ please meet them at reception. restaurant or an interesting place to go, on site you will need an Integrated Digital 1 mile away in Camelford is a small park Electricity pylons tell us about that too! TV(IDTV) or a digital receiver, and you may with childrens play equipment. Please note that there is an electricity pylon Site address, Camelford PL32 9RF also need an aerial or satellite dish. For more on site with overhead high voltage cables. information visit Recycling facilities Telephone: 01840 212206 On site. No kite flying is allowed. Please note, outfits www.digitaluk.co.uk. will not be pitched under cables..