F R E welcome to E Tintagel abeautiful coastal area steeped in history and legend contents welcome to Tintagel Tintagel p1 - 29 Tintagel offers a uniquely wonderful Welcome p3 holiday experience. The breath- Legend of King Arthur p4-5 taking beauty of its natural Tintagel Tintagel Castle p6-7 coastline, rugged cliffs, coastal History p8-9 Visitor Centre Family/Disabled Friendly p10-11 paths and sandy bays makes it a Short Walks p12, 27 top destination in Cornwall. St. Materiana Church p13 The Old Post Office p14 The opportunity to holiday in Tintagel p15-22 Tintagel and the surrounding area Youth Hostel p17 with the wealth of things to do and Local Events p18 see make it much more than just a Tintagel Parish Map p20-21 Treknow p23 day visit destination. Trebarwith Strand p24-25 Large selection of books, Bossiney & Rocky Valley p26 In compiling this guide we hope to maps, local information, St.Nectans Glen p28-29 give you a small taste of the History, crafts and Cornish goods. Boscastle p30-31 Myths and Legends, walks and Crackington Haven p32 wonderful scenery to be found in Widemouth Bay p33 the area, along with information Well worth a Visit ! Davidstow p34 about places to stay, places to eat, Bossiney Road, Tintagel PL34 0AJ Delabole p35 things to do and many attractions Safe Motoring p36-37 to visit. Camel Trail p38 Tel. 01840 779084 Useful Contacts p39 For more information please visit us at www.tintagelparishcouncil.gov.uk 02 03 Legend of King Arthur The first outline of Arthur's life is given civil war and end of a Golden Age. by Geoffrey of Monmouth in "The King Arthur’s Great Halls He killed his son but Arthur's skull was History of the Kings of Britain" written © seriously injured by Mordred's sword about 880 years ago. How much of as he fell dying. The battle was now this life was fact or fiction is over. So ended the Fellowship of uncertain but a visit to North the Round Table. Arthur knew he Cornwall will allow you to learn so was mortally wounded and asked much! Geoffrey tells us that Arthur Sir Bedevere to return the Sword was the son of Uther Pendragon, Excalibur to The Lady of the Lake King of the Britons, in a dangerous (Legend has it that this is Dozmary time after Roman rule - the Dark Pool near Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Ages. His account makes Tintagel Moor). Arthur was then taken to the fortress of King Gorlois and his Avalon to be healed - one day to Enjoy the romance & tragedy of King Arthur Queen Ygerna. & his Knights of the Round Table, return and save the British people see some of the world’s finest stained glass from subjugation. With the help of Merlin's magic windows in 72 jewelled coloured scenes. Uther tricked Ygerna into making Now licensed for weddings. This is a very short summary of the love to him, thus Arthur was 01840 770526 many, many stories of Arthur. Some Intriguingly Tintagel was a major 6th conceived at Tintagel. ( See of the later Medieval story tellers century trading centre. Tintagel Castle, English Heritage). Arthur did so and Merlin had him expanded on these stories, Archaeologists have found dark The child was given to Ector to be crowned. Arthur married Guinevere sometimes adding in more magic, age buildings and high value raised in secret. After Uther's death whose father gave him the Round mystery and monsters, to keep their imports from the Mediterranean, a there was no King ruling all England. Table as a dowry. This was followed audience enthralled but much of 6th century slate carving was found by a wonderful age of peace and Geoffrey's 'History' might have been on Tintagel island in 1997 - it Merlin placed a Sword in the Stone chivalry. However, there were based on fact (just like the stories of includes a personal name very in London, saying that whoever threats from overseas and Arthur Troy led to its discovery). Visit King similar to Arthur. A large granite drew it out would be King. had to travel to mainland Europe Arthur's Great Halls in Tintagel to memorial stone was found at leaving Mordred, his son, in charge. find out more about the medieval Camlann, Slaughterbridge in 1602. Mordred rebelled, taking the crown Arthur. THE ARTHURIAN CENTRE for himself, Arthur returned to Britain. It commemorates a powerful British Slaughterbridge Nr Tintagel. leader and is dated to c.540AD - There followed a number of battles the date of the final battle. North Information Centre and exhibition, DVD, as Mordred retreated to Cornwall. Cornwall was clearly the centre of brass rubbing, children's play area, Finally they met at Camlann on the a trading empire based on Cornish beautiful walks to the unique,1500-year- River Camel where a 6th century tin, minerals and other goods. old memorial stone on the site of Arthur Memorial Stone now marks the spot There are numerous facts and and Mordred’s last battle‘Camlann’. (accessible through The Arthurian archaeological finds that tie in Great visit for all ages. Centre at Slaughter Bridge, 10 perfectly with Geoffrey of minute drive from Tintagel). The vast Monmouth's account of Arthur. Tel. 01840 213947 Sat Nav - PL32 9TT. majority of both armies died in the See website for details. Final Battle but Arthur spotted See: Tintagel Castle, King Arthur's www.arthur-online.co.uk Mordred amongst the bodies. He Great Halls, and The Arthurian www.northcornwallheritage.co.uk charged at him blaming him for the Centre at Slaughterbridge. 04 05 Tintagel Castle , Haven and Merli n’s Cave Tintagel Castle is one of the most King Arthur and the castle along visited historic sites in Cornwall so with a 3D model showing the we have begun your visit with this development of the castle over WHERE HISTORY MEETS LEGEND amazing location which is owned the centuries. Explore the landscape and its centuries-old story by English Heritage. through new displays and works of art. 2016 saw a series of Although it’s history dates back to interpretation panels and artistic the Romans, it is believed to be the installations across the site birthplace of King Arthur and so is revealing more of the history surrounded with legend and and its links to medieval legends. mystery. It is set high on the dramatic North Cornwall coast Also now added, an imaginative giving the most wonderful views new trail to help families and and pottery has been found on the children explore and discover island which indicate it was a the many stories of the castle. significant site trading with The Romans and the Mediterranean. Castle Beach, Tintagel Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HE Which lies at the base of Opening times for Tintagel Castle Tintagel Castle, is also known as Open daily from 10am 1st April - 31 Tintagel Haven and is a small Oct. Open weekends through the sheltered tidal pebble beach winter. For details of opening times which is a good place for a and prices visit swim or snorkel. There are kelp Merlin’s Cave is found at the base www.englishheritage.org.uk/tintagel beds with plenty of marine life of the Castle Island on Castle Ye Olde and grey seals are often around. Beach. At low tide you can enter From 2015 visitors have been able to It is a dog friendly beach with no the cave and see through to the Malthouse Inn enjoy a new exhibition exploring the restrictions. other side. Merlin, who was King history and legends surrounding Arthur’s teacher, is said to have lived in this cave. Ye Olde Malthouse Inn is a 14th century tavern and bed & breakfast guest house. We offer accommodation, an old country pub atmosphere, local ales, lunch and evening meals in our restaurant. Fore St, Tintagel, PL34 0DA +44 (0)1840 770 461 www.malthousetintagel.com 06 07 from the past to the present The origin of the name Tintagel probably comes from "Dindagell" a Cornish word meaning "fort on the constriction" referring to the fort or CSpeacalfiséing Ain Gluntenn Friede Feoon d castle on the headland. Tintagel Our chef Anni who is celiac is passionate about the need for was the name of the whole parish, giving the luxury of choice on our extensive gluten free menu the village being known as Trevena Lunch and Cream Teas. Local sourced food, catering for all tastes. until the Victorian period. "Tre" is a Renowned Organic fair-trade coffees. Cornish word meaning settlement Now fully Licensed. New for 2017 - our extensive Evening Bistro Menu. or farmstead. Bookings Taken. This picture shows what is now King Opposite the Tintagel Visitor Centre Free WiFi for our customers Dogs Very Welcome Arthur’s Great Halls, but then a 01840 770460 [email protected] private house, known as Trevena Find us on Facebook House, owned by Sir Arthur and Lady Hayter who once entertained To attract modern visitors the village W.E. Gladstone, the great Prime needed to smarten itself up and Minister. It was built by Douglas throw off the "tatty" moniker once Cook and included 19 bedrooms, attributed to it in sections of the but no bathroom! travel press. This was achieved by a regeneration project during 2003 Farming has been the mainstay of and 2004 costing over £4 million. the clear blue sky overhead, your the population's working life through view is no longer interrupted by the ages. But intermittently other Now, as you stroll down the newly what was once a cat's cradle of activities flourished, albeit briefly.