Boscastle (Cornish: Kastel Boterel) is a spectacularly located fishing village and tourist attraction on the north coast of Cornwall, in the southwest of England. The oldest and most attractive parts of the village surround the cliff-bound harbour and extend up the river valley. The more modern part of the village rises up the steep valley sides surrounding the harbour and valley.
The main things to see in and around Boscastle are the village and harbour, (especially at sunset) nestling in a spectacularly steep sided narrow valley, together with the surrounding cliffs and coastal scenery, most of which is accessible via the Cornish Coastal Path (see below). Specific attractions are:
- The Lookout. This vantage point gives unrivalled views of the harbour entrance and some of the most rugged coastline in England. To get there, follow the harbour quayside and then walk up the footpath to the left.
- Warren Point. A vantange point to the east overlooking the sea and the small island of Meachard.
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, The Harbour, PL35 0HD (Located alongside the harbour, +44 1840 250111. Apr-Oct: M-Sa 10:30AM-6PM; Su 11:30AM-6PM. The museum houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft-related artefacts and regalia. The museum has been in Boscastle since 1960.
The Lookout. This vantage point gives unrivalled views of the harbour entrance and some of the most rugged coastline in England. To get there, follow the harbour quayside and then walk up the footpath to the left.
Warren Point. A vantange point to the east overlooking the sea and the small island of Meachard.
Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, The Harbour, PL35 0HD (Located alongside the harbour, +44 1840 250111. Apr-Oct: M-Sa 10:30AM-6PM; Su 11:30AM-6PM. The museum houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft-related artefacts and regalia. The museum has been in Boscastle since 1960.
- Walk the Cornish Coastal Path
Walk the Cornish Coastal Path
Both the National Trust and Museum of Witchcraft have gift shops for those looking for local souvenirs.
- Boscastle Pottery, The Old Bakery, The Bridge, PL35 0HE, +44 1840 250291. A family pottery producing original Mochaware.
Boscastle Pottery, The Old Bakery, The Bridge, PL35 0HE, +44 1840 250291. A family pottery producing original Mochaware.
- Cobweb Inn, The Bridge, PL35 0HE, +44 1840 250278. Large free-house pub that sells local ales from Tintagel, St Austell, Rock and Newquay. The exterior stairwell banisters have a cobweb theme.
Cobweb Inn, The Bridge, PL35 0HE, +44 1840 250278. Large free-house pub that sells local ales from Tintagel, St Austell, Rock and Newquay. The exterior stairwell banisters have a cobweb theme.
There is no cellular signal for the O2 network.
- Tintagel, with its ruined castle and reputed connections to King Arthur, is about 5 miles (8 km) away, either by foot along the coastal path or by road.
[[Tintagel]], with its ruined castle and reputed connections to King Arthur, is about 5 miles (8 km) away, either by foot along the coastal path or by road.