Woodstock Guidebook

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Woodstock Guidebook

Sightseeing

Visiting here must include a trip to The Mount, Visit the gardens which are just stunning and you can walk around the castle. 5 minutes drive from Woodstock Booking is a must.
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Сент-Майклз-Маунт
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Visiting here must include a trip to The Mount, Visit the gardens which are just stunning and you can walk around the castle. 5 minutes drive from Woodstock Booking is a must.
Britain's most southerly point. Jurassic coast. Just an amazing coast to walk.
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2 Mullion Cove
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Britain's most southerly point. Jurassic coast. Just an amazing coast to walk.
The Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre, constructed above a gully with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea. The theatre is at Porthcurno, 4 miles from Land's End in Cornwall, England. Unbelievable theatre. A MUST visit
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The Minack Theatre
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The Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre, constructed above a gully with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea. The theatre is at Porthcurno, 4 miles from Land's End in Cornwall, England. Unbelievable theatre. A MUST visit
Coverack is a picturesque Cornish fishing village with a small sand and pebble beach on the eastern coast of the Lizard peninsula.
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2 Mullion Cove
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Coverack is a picturesque Cornish fishing village with a small sand and pebble beach on the eastern coast of the Lizard peninsula.
Mullion Cove on the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula is a small sandy beach, mostly covered at high tide, beside the historic lifeboat station and picturesque Mullion harbour.
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Mullion Cove
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Mullion Cove on the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula is a small sandy beach, mostly covered at high tide, beside the historic lifeboat station and picturesque Mullion harbour.
Dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World by some, Eden is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. You need a full day here and need to plan your trip accordingly.
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Проект Еден
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Dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World by some, Eden is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. You need a full day here and need to plan your trip accordingly.
Porthleven is the most southerly Port in GB. Brilliant small fishing village wrapped around a "u" shaped harbour. Stunning place. Holds a fantastic food festival each year in early July. Full of great restaurants.
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Портхлевен Гарбор
1 Harbour Rd
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Porthleven is the most southerly Port in GB. Brilliant small fishing village wrapped around a "u" shaped harbour. Stunning place. Holds a fantastic food festival each year in early July. Full of great restaurants.

Food scene

Restaurants and Takeaways we've visited and that have been recommended to us.
Fabulous coastal restaurant. Great food
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The Old Coastguard
The Parade
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Fabulous coastal restaurant. Great food
Top end restaurant. Cornish food with an Asian twist
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Kota Restaurant
HELSTON
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Top end restaurant. Cornish food with an Asian twist
Asian influence meets local fresh produce. Brilliant !!
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Kota Kai Kitchen Bar
The Shipyard
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Asian influence meets local fresh produce. Brilliant !!
Vegan cafe
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The Copper Spoon
Fore Street
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Vegan cafe
My favourite.....!!!!!! The best sausages !! Delicious home made locally sourced food. Family run Take aways...... arrange with Sarah
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The Peppercorn Cafe
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My favourite.....!!!!!! The best sausages !! Delicious home made locally sourced food. Family run Take aways...... arrange with Sarah
Pub dining at its finest, Exquisitely cooked unique dishes in a cosy, laid back atmosphere
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The Gurnards Head
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Pub dining at its finest, Exquisitely cooked unique dishes in a cosy, laid back atmosphere
Fresh fish restaurant. No bookings taken, just queue on the pretty bridge in Newlyn
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Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New Road
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Fresh fish restaurant. No bookings taken, just queue on the pretty bridge in Newlyn
Enjoy a unique evening sitting in the courtyard on a summers eve. Top end chef Restaurant called: New Yard
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Trelowarren Estate
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Enjoy a unique evening sitting in the courtyard on a summers eve. Top end chef Restaurant called: New Yard
Bruce Rennie is the chef. Fish restaurant- only serving local fish
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The Shore Restaurant
13-14 Alverton St
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Bruce Rennie is the chef. Fish restaurant- only serving local fish
The Mussel Shoal located on the harbour in Porthleven. Great view of the boats and the harbour. French bistro style food AND you can book to eat on the pontoon, which is a Floating Dining Area in the middle of the harbour
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The Mussel Shoal
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The Mussel Shoal located on the harbour in Porthleven. Great view of the boats and the harbour. French bistro style food AND you can book to eat on the pontoon, which is a Floating Dining Area in the middle of the harbour
Michelin starred chef, Michael Caine's restaurant. Opened 2020. Views of the harbour in Porthleven
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The Harbourside Refuge
Mount Pleasant Road
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Michelin starred chef, Michael Caine's restaurant. Opened 2020. Views of the harbour in Porthleven
A smokehouse, bar, garden and lounge with a relaxed atmosphere and a simple, homely menu of locally sourced produce. Whether you’re stopping by for a pint, meeting family for a long lazy lunch, or catching up with friends for a good old-fashioned shindig, this is a place for meeting, eating, drinking and merry-making, from coffees to cocktails, breakfast to bedtime.
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Artist Residence Clubhouse
20 Chapel St
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A smokehouse, bar, garden and lounge with a relaxed atmosphere and a simple, homely menu of locally sourced produce. Whether you’re stopping by for a pint, meeting family for a long lazy lunch, or catching up with friends for a good old-fashioned shindig, this is a place for meeting, eating, drinking and merry-making, from coffees to cocktails, breakfast to bedtime.
Brilliant cafe with fantastic food and service. Up near the church in Porthleven. Next door they do Pizzas as well.
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Nauti But Ice
Commercial Rd
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Brilliant cafe with fantastic food and service. Up near the church in Porthleven. Next door they do Pizzas as well.
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Artist Residence Clubhouse
20 Chapel St
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Great bistro, overlooking an RSPB nature reserve on the Hayle Estuary. Fab setting. Inside & outside eating.Opens 9am -5pm, Sun-Wednesday and till late, Thurs-Saturday.
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Birdies Bistro
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Great bistro, overlooking an RSPB nature reserve on the Hayle Estuary. Fab setting. Inside & outside eating.Opens 9am -5pm, Sun-Wednesday and till late, Thurs-Saturday.
PIZZA NIGHT: Friday & Saturday evenings from 5-8pm (summer only) You can check on their FB page. Eat in or takeaway. 5mins drive from Woodstock Very tasty indeed!
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The Cabin
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PIZZA NIGHT: Friday & Saturday evenings from 5-8pm (summer only) You can check on their FB page. Eat in or takeaway. 5mins drive from Woodstock Very tasty indeed!
Great little cafe, hidden away down a little alley in Penzance.
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The Honey Pot
5 Parade St
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Great little cafe, hidden away down a little alley in Penzance.
Situated a mere 7 minutes walk from your accommodation, The Packet Inn is fabulous!
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The Falmouth Packet inn
Packet Lane
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Situated a mere 7 minutes walk from your accommodation, The Packet Inn is fabulous!
This is owned and run by Ben and he’s a great chap. Owned a restaurant in Marazion before. Set in the countryside, does breakfast, lunch and supper clubs. (Breakfast all day)! Less than 10 minutes from Woodstock
The Big Green Shed
This is owned and run by Ben and he’s a great chap. Owned a restaurant in Marazion before. Set in the countryside, does breakfast, lunch and supper clubs. (Breakfast all day)! Less than 10 minutes from Woodstock

City/town information

Local town
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Penzance
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Local town
Very pretty St Ives 20 minutes away by car Beaches and shops and restaurants
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St Ives
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Very pretty St Ives 20 minutes away by car Beaches and shops and restaurants
Pretty cathedral city. Plenty of shops and is picturesque into the bargain
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Труро катедрала
Saint Mary's Street
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Pretty cathedral city. Plenty of shops and is picturesque into the bargain
Famous for the surf..!!!!! Great beaches
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Gwithian Beach
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Famous for the surf..!!!!! Great beaches
Gorgeous little fishing village, 20 mins drive from Woodstock
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Гавань Маузхол
21 Commercial Road
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Gorgeous little fishing village, 20 mins drive from Woodstock

Gardens to visit

Trelissick Gardens are set in more than 400 acres of sweeping parkland with beautiful views of the Fal River and Estuary.
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National Trust - Trelissick Garden
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Trelissick Gardens are set in more than 400 acres of sweeping parkland with beautiful views of the Fal River and Estuary.
The gardens near Falmouth are one of Britain's most famous restorations in recent years. Rescued from a wilderness they have now become a must visit for gardeners from all over the world.
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Загублені сади Хелігана
B3273
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The gardens near Falmouth are one of Britain's most famous restorations in recent years. Rescued from a wilderness they have now become a must visit for gardeners from all over the world.
This lovely National Trust garden at Trengwainton is perhaps the best for exotic trees and shrubs. including tree ferns. Many tender species flourish in the unusually mild climate, a plantsman's paradise. There is a new pond and summerhouse with fine views to St Michaels Mount, also featured.
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Сад Тренгвейнтон
Boscathnoe Lane
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This lovely National Trust garden at Trengwainton is perhaps the best for exotic trees and shrubs. including tree ferns. Many tender species flourish in the unusually mild climate, a plantsman's paradise. There is a new pond and summerhouse with fine views to St Michaels Mount, also featured.
The garden was Barbara Hepworth's own creation and was gradually filled with her sculptures. Gravel paths lead you in between exotic plantings to her workshop. There is a raised pond and there are glimpses of the sea. Barbara Hepworth was one of the Nation's greatest craftsman and more of her works can be seen at the Tate Gallery in St Ives.
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Музей та Сад скульптури Барбари Гепворт
Barnoon Hill
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The garden was Barbara Hepworth's own creation and was gradually filled with her sculptures. Gravel paths lead you in between exotic plantings to her workshop. There is a raised pond and there are glimpses of the sea. Barbara Hepworth was one of the Nation's greatest craftsman and more of her works can be seen at the Tate Gallery in St Ives.
These gardens at Trewithen are outstanding and internationally famous. One of 39 gardens worldwide (and only 1 of 5 in the UK) recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Garden of Excellence. Best seen in Spring they have a magnificent collection of not only camellias but also rhododendrons, magnolias and many rare trees and shrubs seldom found elsewhere in Britain.
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Trewithen Gardens
Grampound Road
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These gardens at Trewithen are outstanding and internationally famous. One of 39 gardens worldwide (and only 1 of 5 in the UK) recognised by the International Camellia Society as a Garden of Excellence. Best seen in Spring they have a magnificent collection of not only camellias but also rhododendrons, magnolias and many rare trees and shrubs seldom found elsewhere in Britain.
Lanhydrock House and Gardens, near Bodmin are set at the bottom of a hill and flanked by woodland. A long drive leads down to the house through the park which contains some exceptional trees many dating from 1634. The main plant collection at Lanhydrock however is young but links to the Victorian theme.
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Будинок та сад Лангідрок
Treffry Lane
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Lanhydrock House and Gardens, near Bodmin are set at the bottom of a hill and flanked by woodland. A long drive leads down to the house through the park which contains some exceptional trees many dating from 1634. The main plant collection at Lanhydrock however is young but links to the Victorian theme.
The beautiful Bonython Estate Gardens near Helston on the Lizard - a great treat for garden lovers
Bonython Estate Gardens
The beautiful Bonython Estate Gardens near Helston on the Lizard - a great treat for garden lovers
Trebah Garden is a uniquely beautiful, wooded 25 acre sub-tropical ravine garden that descends to its own beach on the beautiful Helford River.
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Сад Треба
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Trebah Garden is a uniquely beautiful, wooded 25 acre sub-tropical ravine garden that descends to its own beach on the beautiful Helford River.

Historic Mines

The Ding Dong mines lie in an old and extensive mining area situated in the parish of Madron, in Penwith, Cornwall, England. They are about two miles north east of the St Just to Penzance road. They look out over Mount's Bay and St Michael's Mount to the south west. Since 2006 the site has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape.
Ding Dong Mine
The Ding Dong mines lie in an old and extensive mining area situated in the parish of Madron, in Penwith, Cornwall, England. They are about two miles north east of the St Just to Penzance road. They look out over Mount's Bay and St Michael's Mount to the south west. Since 2006 the site has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape.
Stunning mine and walk
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The Count House, Botallack Mine
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Stunning mine and walk
Great starting point for walking up Tregonning or Godolphin Hill. Has a safe platform over the open shaft.
Great Work Mine
Trewithen Terrace
Great starting point for walking up Tregonning or Godolphin Hill. Has a safe platform over the open shaft.

Ancient "Standing Stones"

The Mên-an-Tol is a small formation of standing stones in Cornwall, UK. It is about three miles northwest of Madron. It is also known locally as the "Crick Stone".
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Men-an-tol
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The Mên-an-Tol is a small formation of standing stones in Cornwall, UK. It is about three miles northwest of Madron. It is also known locally as the "Crick Stone".

Beaches to visit

Great walks along the coast and brilliant cafe called The Peppercorn, which does fabulous healthy and hearty food
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Perranuthnoe Beach
South West Coast Path
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Great walks along the coast and brilliant cafe called The Peppercorn, which does fabulous healthy and hearty food
Just stunning, stunning, stunning!!!!! National Trust Parking Amazing beach, tricky walk, not for the faint hearted.
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Kynance Cove
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Just stunning, stunning, stunning!!!!! National Trust Parking Amazing beach, tricky walk, not for the faint hearted.
Stunning walk and hidden cove within walking distance of Woodstock
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Prussia Cove
South West Coast Path
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Stunning walk and hidden cove within walking distance of Woodstock
The vast white sands, stretching for miles.
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Porthkidney Beach
Church Road
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The vast white sands, stretching for miles.
Walk through the dunes to this expanse of glorious sandy beach. walk for as far as your eyes can see !! 2 cafes to choose from as well.
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Gwithian Beach
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Walk through the dunes to this expanse of glorious sandy beach. walk for as far as your eyes can see !! 2 cafes to choose from as well.
Loe Bar beach is a half mile shingle bank which separates the Loe, the largest natural fresh water lake in Cornwall, from the sea. Loe Bar was originally the mouth of the River Cober which led to a harbour in Helston.
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Loe Bar
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Loe Bar beach is a half mile shingle bank which separates the Loe, the largest natural fresh water lake in Cornwall, from the sea. Loe Bar was originally the mouth of the River Cober which led to a harbour in Helston.
Mexico Towans forms part of a glorious three miles of sand that starts from the mouth of the Hayle estuary and reaches out to the lighthouse at Godrevy Point.
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Mexico Towans Beach
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Mexico Towans forms part of a glorious three miles of sand that starts from the mouth of the Hayle estuary and reaches out to the lighthouse at Godrevy Point.
Blue Flag Beach 2019, situated in next to Tate St Ives, great for both swimming and surfing. A seasonal dog ban operates on this beach.
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Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor Hill
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Blue Flag Beach 2019, situated in next to Tate St Ives, great for both swimming and surfing. A seasonal dog ban operates on this beach.