Pictures of Wadebridge
in the county of Cornwall
About Wadebridge
A delightful bridge that has 17 arches and is 320ft long spans the River Camel. It is one of the finest medieval bridges in England and was built around 1485. It was widened in 1849 and the old day's that record Wadebridges long history as a port, are recalled by quays that exist beneath the bridge to either side of the Camel. Legend tells us that packs of wool may have been sunk into the river bed to make solid foundations for the piers.
Nearby is a deserted railway line to Padstow, and it is from the path that runs alongside the line that you get the best view of the Camel and it's estuary. In fine weather, you can take an enjoyable walk along this path which skirts Dennis Hill, where there is a monument of Queen Victoria.
Wadebridge hosts The Royal Cornwall Show in June each year. This annual event is attended by people from all over Devon and Cornwall. Of interest nearby, is the Cornish Motor Museum which displays Traction Engines and Vintage Cars from many decades.
This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts. Padstow is the home of the famous chef Rick Stein whose restaurant here specialises in fresh fish and seafood. Wadebridge is a super resort in it's own right and an ideal base from which to tour this glorious part of Cornwall.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Wadebridge
| Prideaux Place | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bodmin Jail | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Shire Hall | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Bodmin & Wenford Railway | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lanhydrock House | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Trevose Head Lighthouse | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Restormel Castle | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Tintagel Old Post Office | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Merlin's Cave | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Tintagel Castle | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Eden Project | (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Rocky Valley | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Newquay Zoo | (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Jamaica Inn | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in WadebridgeAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Wadebridge
Rock, in the county of Cornwall (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW)
Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince.
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Padstow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NW)
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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Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW)
This is an area of pleasant coves, delightful bays and quaint villages.
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Port Gaverne, in the county of Cornwall (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N)
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 (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction N)
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 (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW)
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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Bodmin, in the county of Cornwall (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE)
Historically fascinating and naturally beautiful, this area of North Cornwall has so much to offer. Equidistant from both the...
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St Eval, in the county of Cornwall (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction W)
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Constantine Bay, in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction W)
Constantine Bay lies south of Padstow, and just a short distance from Trevose Head.
Here visitors will find a marvellous...
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Porthcothan, in the county of Cornwall (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction W)
Wildlife, wild plants, flowers, and winding lanes are typical of this part of Cornwall where Porthcothan beach is backed by an area of low dunes.
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Mawgan Porth, in the county of Cornwall (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction W)
The glorious, almost white sands of Mawgan Porth, matches the creamy tips of the tumbling waves lapping the shore of this lovely coastal resort.
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Watergate, in the county of Cornwall (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NE)
Watergate occupies a lovely location between the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and the exciting surfing beaches of Newquay.
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Lostwithiel, in the county of Cornwall (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)
Lostwithiel, once the 13th-century capital of Cornwall and lively centre of the tin trade, sits on the River Fowey in the heart of the Fowey Valley.
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Tintagel, in the county of Cornwall (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NE)
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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Newquay, in the county of Cornwall (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW)
What a rare blessing Newquay has in its mile upon mile of sheltered, golden beaches that offer a safe haven for sun-worshippers and surfers alike.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Roche Station | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S) |
| Bugle Station | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction S) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (32.8 miles, 52.8 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (59.4 miles, 95.6 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (62.1 miles, 99.9 km, direction E) |
| Wadebridge to London | (216.6 miles, 348.6 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Wadebridge
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Wadebridge center |
| Trehellas House | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction E) |
| Tredethy Country Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E) |
| The Metropole | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NW) |
| Westberry Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SE) |
| Victoria Inn | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S) |
| Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE) |
| Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Course | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE) |
| Lostwithiel Hotel Golf & Country Club | (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE) |
| Best Western The Restormel Lodge Hotel | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE) |
| The Windward Hotel | (11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Wadebridge |
