Historic churches · South West England
Bolventor
In or near Altarnun.
Bolventor (Cornish: Bedhashardh) is a hamlet on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated in Altarnun civil parish between Launceston and Bodmin.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Paid entry
About
Bolventor (Cornish: Bedhashardh) is a hamlet on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated in Altarnun civil parish between Launceston and Bodmin.
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Official information
The Jamaica Inn features a Smuggling Museum that explores Cornwall's rich history of smuggling, showcasing tales of contraband and local heroes. Additionally, it houses a collection dedicated to the famous author Daphne du Maurier, highlighting her life and works, particularly her connection to Cornwall.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bodmin Moor, North SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bolventor (Cornish: Bedhashardh) is a hamlet on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated in Altarnun civil parish between Launceston and Bodmin.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.5622, -4.5656
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Altarnun
- Postcode
- PL15 7TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Phone
- 01566 86250
- Opening
- Daily 8am–9pm
- Official site
- www.jamaicainn.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bolventor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bolventor War Memorial and dwarf walls
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolventor?
- Bolventor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7TS), in the parish of Altarnun.
- What is Bolventor?
- Bolventor (Cornish: Bedhashardh) is a hamlet on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated in Altarnun civil parish between Launceston and Bodmin.
- How do I get to Bolventor?
- Drivers can use postcode PL15 7TS.
- Is Bolventor a protected site?
- Yes — Bolventor is part of the Bodmin Moor, North SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bolventor free to visit?
- Yes, Bolventor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bolventor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7TS. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.