Tourist Information in and around Padstow
- coast Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project
Working with everyone involved in tourism in Cornwall to ensure tourism delivers social, economic and environmental benefit to Cornwall, as well as a fantastic holiday for all our visitors.
Cornwall Tourist Board A resource for tourism in Cornwall.
- Eat Out Cornwall The essential guide to Eating Out at restaurants in Cornwall and much more.
- Metropole Hotel, Padstow The Metropole is an imposing Victorian building perched majestically on the crest of a gentle hill, overlooking the popular Cornish village of Padstow.
- North Cornwall Website North Cornwall is one of the most picturesque regions of South West England.
There are no large towns found in North Cornwall which helps the region to maintain an air of seclusion and remoteness. This is a land of fishing villages, coves, farmsteads, cliffs, wooded valleys and charming market towns.
- Padstow Cycle Hire (right next to the Lobster Hatchery)
The camel trail winds its way along the river Camel and follows the disused railway line all the way through Wadebridge to Bodmin making it virtually level and traffic free. As well as a full range of bikes to suit all ages and ability we have a large selection of other products such as tandems, trailers and tagalongs.
- Padstow Tourist Information Centre For all your accommodation, attractions and activities in the area.
- Padstow Website All you need to know about Padstow.
- Rick Stein Rick Stein Seafood School & Restaurants, Padstow, Cornwall
- Sun Haven Valley Country Holiday Park -
A quiet & peaceful 5 star holiday caravan park set in a secluded valley, with it's own stream, surrounded by acres of Cornish Countryside - just 10 minutes walk from Mawgan Porth beach..
- Surfbay Holidays Coast and country holiday parks in Devon and Cornwall.
- Treglos Hotel & Spa, Padstow - A Victorian 4 Star hotel & Spa perched upon a hill
overlooking the beautiful Constantine Bay, with sea-views from every
room.
- Visit Cornwall, the official Cornwall Tourist Board website In the last decade Cornwall has emerged as one of the world's iconic destinations. From the dramatic coastline of the north to the sheltered bays in the south, from ancient moorland to soft river estuaries, surfers, walkers, sailing buffs, gastronauts and visitors simply seeking a break from a hectic world have discovered a fascinating, vibrant culture, first class accommodation, food to die for and a naturally thrilling adventure playground.
Other Attractions
- Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay Blue Reef is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. On a visit to the aquarium, you can discover sea life from sharks, seahorses and clownfish to octopus, crabs and lobsters.
- Eden Project The Eden Project is wholly owned by the Eden Trust, an educational charity. We use exhibits, events, workshops and educational programmes to remind people what nature gives to us and to help people to learn how to look after it in return.
- National Marine Aquarium For lovers of underwater life check the National Marine Aquarium site. They are about an hour away from us by car.
Links
Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Aquaculture without Frontiers Founded in 2004 by Michael New, OBE Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) is an independent non-profit organisation that promotes and supports responsible and sustainable aquaculture and the alleviation of poverty by improving livelihoods in developing countries.
- Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science Cefas is an internationally renowned aquatic scientific research and consultancy centre. We aim to be the prime source of high quality science used to conserve and enhance the aquatic environment, promote sustainable management of its natural resources, and protect the public from aquatic contaminants.
- Cornwall Sea Fisheries Cornwall Sea Fisheries are responsible for the statutory enforcement of fisheries legislation around Cornwall's coastline.
- The Duchy Fish Quota Company The Duchy Fish Quota Company was established in 2001 by members of the fishing industry who were extremely concerned at the trade in fish quota and the impact this is having on the Cornish fishing industry.
- European Community Reference Laboratory for Crustacean Diseases Increasing production and the movement of live and commodity products have led to the emergence of several internationally important crustacean diseases in recent years – these impacting upon farm production and the potential for future expansion to meet global needs.
- Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer has been recognised as a leading global retailer for sustainable fishing and has supported the National Lobster Hatchery.
- Martins Seafresh Order the finest fresh fish and seafood online, delivered nationwide direct from Cornwall. Fish for Thought and Martins Seafresh take a proactive approach to the sustainability and environmental issues affecting our industry.
- Newlyn Harbour, Englands largest fishing port.
- Norwegian Lobster Farm A/S A site about Norwegian lobster farming.
- Wings of St Mawes, The Cornish Fishmonger A long established Cornish business offering lobster and other seafood to customers nationwide.
'I've been buying fish and seafood from local fishermen since the early 1980's, during this time I've seen plenty of changes in the fishing industry, most for the better but some not so good.
We are committed to a healthy future for Cornish fish and fishing.
We fully support the responsible fishing schemes operated by the Seafish Industry Authority'.
- Shellfish Association of Great Britain The industry’s trade body based at Fishmongers’ Hall, London.
Our membership is composed of shellfish farmers, groups of fishermen, commercial traders and companies, many of the Sea Fisheries Committees, but also organisations such as Seafish, as well as experts, scientists and consultants.
Conservation
- Fish2Fork Find out where you can eat fish with a clear conscience. This website rates restaurants that serve fish, not only for the quality of their food but also
for the effect they are having on the seas and on marine life.
- Good Catch Good Catch provide clear, consistent information and practical support and training, specifically designed to help restaurants and related businesses improve the sustainability of the seafood they buy, serve and promote.
- Marine Conservation Society
MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life.
- Save our Seas Foundation Its purpose is to implement and support diverse programmes aimed at education, protection and conservation of the marine environment around the world.
- The Lobster Conservancy Sustaining a thriving lobster fishery through science and community.
- World Wildlife Fund As part of the international WWF network, WWF-UK addresses global threats to people and nature such as climate change, the peril to endangered species and habitats, and the unsustainable consumption of the world's natural resources.
Educational Establishments
Anything Fishy
- Indaba Fish and Seafood Restaurant in Truro and
a brand new experience on the beach at Falmouth,
showcases what can be done with quality Cornish Seafood and a talented chef. SPONSOR OF THE NLH.
- Lobster Anywhere.com An American Shellfish Wholesaler with some mouth watering platters of lobsters and shellfish.
- New England Cooking Recipes and cooking guides for every kind of shellfish and seafood you can imagine; from New England.
- Palace Hotel Manchester Right in the heart of vibrant Manchester on the popular Oxford Road, sits the iconic four-star Palace Hotel with its distinctive clock tower that towers over the Manchester skyline. SPONSOR OF THE NLH.
- Sankey's Restaurants Kent Dining Pub of the Year 2008, Seafood Brasserie & Oyster Bar. Matthew Sankey buys all his lobsters from Cornwall as he believes them to be the best in the world. As a keen supporter of the Lobster Hatchery and the Cornish fishery, he has agreed to donate the cost of raising and releasing a lobster back into the wild, for every Lobster that is served in Sankey's. SPONSOR OF THE NLH.
- Seabed Informatics Ltd A source of marine sciences and nautical ebooks, books, software, news and consultancy.
Trevor Corson, Author of ‘The Secret Life of Lobsters’ and known as ‘The Lobster Sex Guy’ – he travels around the USA giving presentations that use humour to teach biology and conservation.
- http://www.trevorcorson.com/main/buy.html
- UW Photo A great Norwegian site for underwater images.
- Felicity Sylvester (Lobster Hypnotist & Course Tutor) - Felicity runs seafood cookery workshops and courses. Tel. 01579 343341
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