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a Castle in the town of Tintagel, in the county of Cornwall

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About Tintagel Castle

The local tourist industry in Tintagel leans heavily upon tales surrounding King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, but there is no real evidence for this in relation to Tintagel Castle. However, the ruins of Tintagel Castle are full of romance and atmosphere, which is possibly due to the writings of the 12th-century monk, Geoffrey of Monmouth who in a flight of fancy when monastic remains were discovered gleaned the idea of an earlier castle on the same site. His idea captured the imagination of everyone, and it prevails to this day.

The Norman castle was built in the 12th-century by Reginald, Earl of Cornwall, and the Celtic monastery probably dates from before the 9th-century. Perched high on a wave lashed promontory, the chosen site could not be more spectacular, no wonder it has fired imaginations for centuries.

Little more remains other than the foundations of a great hall and curtain walls. None-the-less, in its spectacular setting, the castle which was also home to the Black prince in the 14th-century, is well worth the effort it takes to reach it. The ruins have an unsurpassed romantic atmosphere, and the views from this lofty perch are quite beyond compare
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Recommended attractions near Tintagel Castle

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Recommended towns near Tintagel Castle

Tintagel, in the county of Cornwall (0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
Legendry seat of King Arthur, graced with spectacular cliff scenery and the ruins of a castle built for the Earl of Cornwall in...
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Boscastle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E)
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Port Gaverne, in the county of Cornwall (5.9 miles, 9.5 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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Port Isaac, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (6.1 miles, 9.7 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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Watergate, in the county of Cornwall (6.5 miles, 10.5 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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New Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (9.4 miles, 15.1 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 (10.7 miles, 17.2 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 (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction S)
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, 19.2 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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Nearby travel help

Bodmin Parkway Station	(16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction S)
Roche Station	(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction S)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction SW)
Plymouth City Airport	(33.4 miles, 53.8 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 31	(54.8 miles, 88.2 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 30	(57.1 miles, 91.9 km, direction E)
Tintagel Castle to London	(209.9 miles, 337.8 km, direction E)

Accommodation & Hotels near Tintagel Castle

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Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Course	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE)
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Elements'	(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE)
Westberry Hotel	(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction S)
Atlantic House Hotel	(14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction NE)
Edgcumbe Hotel	(14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction NE)
Camelot Hotel	(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NE)
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