Padstow
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Cornwall, England
Padstow is a town, civil parish and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The town is situated on the west bank of the River Camel estuary, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Bodmin and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newquay. As well as Padstow itself, the parish also includes the village of Trevone and surrounding rural areas. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 2,669 and the population of the built up area was 2,298.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,828
- Coordinates
- 50.539, -4.937
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Padstow
In England, United Kingdom, Padstow stands out as a tiny locality. The population is roughly 2,828. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards sports and water sports.
Things to do in Padstow
Sports in Padstow
(1)For sports, expect Biking. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Padstow's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Padstow
(1)Padstow's water sports entries include Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Padstow. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Padstow
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Padstow. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Padstow that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Padstow known for?
- Padstow is mainly a destination for sports and water sports, set in England, United Kingdom with around 2,828 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Padstow?
- You can plan around Biking and Windsurfing in Padstow. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Padstow?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Padstow located?
- Administratively, Padstow sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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