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About Tintagel

Legendry seat of King Arthur, graced with spectacular cliff scenery and the ruins of a castle built for the Earl of Cornwall in 1145, and of a Celtic Monastery.

King Arthur's Hall is an impressive visitor attraction, here stained glass windows tell his fascinating story and paths lead down to Merlin's cave. Another place that seems almost to be a sheer flight of fancy with its topsy turvey roof is the Old Post Office, this was once a 14th-century Manor House that is owned and opened to the public by the National trust.

Tintagel has lured visitors to its shores since the 19th-century when Tennyson first published his Idylls of the King. This established forever the village's legendry links with King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

In the summer the village is a lively bustling place, thronged with visitors who have come as much for the scenery as for the legends. A well worn footpath leads from the village to what remains of Tintagel Castle, the earliest parts date from 1145, the castle was built by Henry III's brother Reginald, Duke of Cornwall. The castle was joined to the mainland in the 14th-century when it was in the ownership of Edward the Black Prince. Relentless waves have long since caused the demise of the bridge.

Almost three hundred steps take the very determined to the top of what is known as The Island, where the remains of a Celtic monastery have survived since the Dark Ages. This is an arduous climb, and quite dangerous when wet, but worth it for the sheer magnificence of the views of Tintagel's stunning coastline.

This is a coastline of great beauty, where there are cliffs carved by gale lashed seas of centuries, yet in stark contrast you can find lovely sandy coves, perfect for sunbathing or surfing and picturesque harbours, ideal for relaxing over a quiet drink while you enjoy colourful fishing boats returning at sunset.

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Recommended attractions near Tintagel

Tintagel Old Post Office	(0.0 miles, 0.0 km)	Pictures
Tintagel Castle	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)	Pictures
Merlin's Cave	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)	Pictures
The Rocky Valley	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Jamaica Inn	(10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Bodmin Moor	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Prideaux Place	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Bodmin Jail	(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
The Shire Hall	(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Bodmin & Wenford Railway	(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Trevose Head Lighthouse	(14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Lanhydrock House	(15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Golitha Falls	(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Launceston Castle	(17.1 miles, 27.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Dobwalls Family Adventure Park	(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Tintagel

Boscastle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction NE)
Boscastle is favoured with the only natural harbour along a rugged rock strewn twenty mile stretch of North Cornish Coast.
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Port Gaverne, in the county of Cornwall (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SW)
The village itself was especially noted for Pilchards, a fact which caused many fishermen in the 19th-century to make this little place their home.
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Watergate, in the county of Cornwall (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE)
Watergate occupies a lovely location between the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and the exciting surfing beaches of Newquay.
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Port Isaac, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW)
Port Isaac offers visitors many rich experiences from strolls around its ancient streets and narrow alleys criss-crossing the hillside, to simply standing on the top of a cliff watching the foaming waves of the changing tide.
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New Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction SW)
New Polzeath overlooks the extensive sands at Hayles Bay, where westerly winds provide perfect conditions for surfers. Just north of New Polzeath you can find steps leading to a beautiful beach.
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Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW)
This is an area of pleasant coves, delightful bays and quaint villages.
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Rock, in the county of Cornwall (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SW)
Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince.
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Wadebridge, in the county of Cornwall (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)
This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts.
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Padstow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SW)
Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe.
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Bodmin, in the county of Cornwall (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction S)
Historically fascinating and naturally beautiful, this area of North Cornwall has so much to offer. Equidistant from both the...
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Bude, in the county of Cornwall (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NE)
Backed in parts by grassy downs, the wide sandy sweep of Bude Bay with creamy waves flowing in endless procession from the Atlantic make this a perfect summer place for surfers.
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Constantine Bay, in the county of Cornwall (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SW)
Constantine Bay lies south of Padstow, and just a short distance from Trevose Head. Here visitors will find a marvellous...
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Stratton, in the county of Cornwall (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction NE)
Stratton is a short distance inland from the resort of Bude and was the scene of a Civil War battle in 1643.
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Porthcothan, in the county of Cornwall (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction SW)
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St Eval, in the county of Cornwall (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction SW)
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Nearby travel help

Bodmin Parkway Station	(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction S)
Roche Station	(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction S)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction SW)
Plymouth City Airport	(32.7 miles, 52.6 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 31	(54.3 miles, 87.4 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 30	(56.6 miles, 91.1 km, direction E)
Tintagel to London	(209.6 miles, 337.2 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Tintagel

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Tintagel center
Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Course	(4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)
Tredethy Country Hotel	(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction S)
Trehellas House	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction S)
Widemouth Manor	(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE)
The Metropole	(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW)
Elements'	(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE)
Westberry Hotel	(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction S)
Atlantic House Hotel	(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NE)
Edgcumbe Hotel	(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NE)
Camelot Hotel	(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NE)
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