Towns & cities · South West England
Calstock
Calstock — village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Calstock · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Calstock is accessible via the nearest railway station, Calstock, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the town is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is PL18.
About
Calstock is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 6,095 people. Address: PL18. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.4970°, -4.2100°.
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Official information
Calstock Parish is located in southeast Cornwall, near the Devon border, and includes several villages such as St Ann’s Chapel and Gunnislake. The area features beautiful landscapes, including granite ridges and woodlands, and is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Calstock (Cornish: Kalstok) is a civil parish and a large village in south east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, on the border with Devon. The village is situated on the River Tamar 6 miles (9.7 km) south west of Tavistock and 10 miles (16 km) north of Plymouth. The parish had a population of 6,095 in the 2001 census. This had increased to 6,431 at the 2011 census. The parish encompasses 5,760 acres (23.3 km2) of land, 70 acres (0.28 km2) of water, and 44 acres (0.18 km2) of the tidal Tamar. As well as Calstock, other settlements in the parish include Albaston, Chilsworthy, Gunnislake, Harrowbarrow, Latchley, Metherell, Coxpark, Dimson, Drakewalls, Norris Green, Rising Sun and St Ann's Chapel. Calstock village is within the Tamar Valley AONB, is overlooked by Cotehele house and gardens, and lies on the scenic Tamar Valley railway. Calstock railway station opened on 2 March 1908. The village is twinned with Saint-Thuriau in Brittany, France.
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Background
History
Archaeological excavations and geophysical surveys on Church Hill, conducted between 2007 and 2011 by archaeologists from the University of Exeter, revealed evidences of a settled population in the Early Bronze Age (c. 2200-2000 BCE). During the Late Iron Age (500-350 BCE), the church hill was surrounded by an enclosure. It is possible that the Romans reused this Iron Age hill fort when they set up their own, albeit smaller, squared Roman fort measuring about . This fort, discovered during the same excavation, is only the third known in Cornwall, and the largest. The fort was likely established in about 50/55 CE, contemporaneously with a legionary fortress at Exeter. It is thought that up…
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- Coordinates
- 50.4970, -4.2100
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Calstock
- Postcode
- PL18
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Phone
- +44(0)1822 748847
- Population
- 6,095
- Nearest railway station
- Calstock — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.calstockparishcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q744317 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Calstock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Calstock from train.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Calstock Roman fort
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Danescombe Quay
Marinas · 0.6 km
Church of St Andrew, Calstock
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Chapel Of St George And St Thomas A Becket
Chapels · 0.8 km
Calstock View
Viewpoints · 0.9 km
Cotehele Quay
Marinas · 1.1 km
Cotehele House
Historic houses · 1.1 km
The Shamrock
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Cotehele clock
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Cotehele Tower
Follies · 1.2 km
Quay
Marinas · 1.2 km
Cotehele Quay Discovery Centre
Museums · 1.2 km
Calstock is a village located in South West England with a population of 6,095. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 6,095
- Constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Calstock
66 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Calstock →
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Calstock View
Calstock View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel Of St George And St Thomas A Becket
Chapel Of St George And St Thomas A Becket — chapel in Calstock, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Cotehele Mill
Cotehele Mill — watermill on the Cotehele estate in St. Dominick, Cornwall, England, UK.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Luckett Chapel memorial
Luckett Chapel memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church — church in Gulworthy, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Golf courses · South West England
St. Mellion International Resort
St. Mellion International Resort — Hotel and golf course near Saltash, Cornwall.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · South West England
Sylvia's Meadow
Sylvia's Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
The Shamrock
The Shamrock — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Cotehele House
Cotehele House — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Cotehele House and Mill
Cotehele House and Mill — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · South West England
Morwellham Quay
Morwellham Quay — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Calstock Roman fort
Calstock Roman fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · South West England
Round at Berry Farm
Round at Berry Farm — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Round Barrow
Round Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Lucket Miners' Cottages
Lucket Miners' Cottages — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · South West England
Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve
Hingston Down Historic Mine & Nature Reserve — a wildlife reserve in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Chimney (Dis)
Chimney (Dis) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Mill (Dis)
Mill (Dis) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Mineshaft
Mineshaft — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Wheelpit
Wheelpit — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Wheal Josiah (ruin)
Wheal Josiah (ruin) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Gunnislake Clitters Mine
Gunnislake Clitters Mine — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Calstock Roman fort
Calstock Roman fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 4Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Andrew, Calstock
Church of St Andrew, Calstock — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel Of St George And St Thomas A Becket
Chapel Of St George And St Thomas A Becket — chapel in Calstock, Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Calstock View
Calstock View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Marinas · South West England
Cotehele Quay
port and boat-building base at Cotehele on the River Tamar, Cornwall, England, UK
Where to eat & stay near Calstock
Places to stay
Campsites · South West England
Copper Pot Campsite
Copper Pot Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
The Old Rectory Caravan & Camping Park
The Old Rectory Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Cider House
The Cider House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 4Caravan parks · South West England
Dartmoor Caravan Park
Dartmoor Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Inn
The Royal Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Cornish Arms
The Cornish Arms — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Sir Francis Drake Public House
Sir Francis Drake Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
(White Hart Inn) Public House
(White Hart Inn) Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calstock?
- Calstock is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL18), in the parish of Calstock.
- What is Calstock?
- Calstock — village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to Calstock?
- The nearest railway station is Calstock, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL18.
- Is Calstock a protected site?
- Yes — Calstock is part of the Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Calstock free to visit?
- Yes, Calstock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calstock?
- The nearest railway station is Calstock, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL18.