Historic churches · South West England
Padstow
Also known as: Lannwedhenek
In or near Rock.
Padstow — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Padstow is a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The National Lobster Hatchery is a marine conservation and research charity located in Padstow, Cornwall. It focuses on the conservation of the European Lobster and engages with the fishing community to promote sustainability and protect lobster stocks.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Padstow is a church located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region’s ecclesiastical heritage. The church serves as a focal point for the local community and visitors alike.
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Background
History
In English, Padstow was originally named after Æthelstan who was reported by John Leland to be 'chief governor of privileges onto it'. was commuted into , , or 'Petrock's Place', after the Welsh missionary Saint Petroc, who landed at Trebetherick around AD 500. After his death a monastery (Lanwethinoc, the church of Wethinoc, an earlier holy man) was established here which was of great importance until (probably Padstow) was raided by the Vikings in 981, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Whether as a result of this attack or later, the monks moved inland to Bodmin, taking with them the relics of St Petroc. The cult of St Petroc was important both in Padstow and Bodmin. Padstow is…
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- Coordinates
- 50.5380, -4.9380
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Padstow
- Postcode
- PL28 8DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Opening
- Open everyday 10am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Padstow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cinedrome
Theatres · 0.3 km
The Capitol Cinema
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Padstow Harbour
Marinas · 0.4 km
Little Theatre
Theatres · 0.4 km
Abbey House
Historic houses · 0.5 km
The Shipwrights
Historic pubs · 0.5 km
Church of St Petroc, Padstow
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Dennis Cove
Campsites · 0.7 km
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📷 5Military museums · South West England
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📷 3Museums · South West England
The National Lobster Hatchery
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📷 3Theatres · South West England
Cinedrome
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Capitol Cinema
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Where to eat & stay near Padstow
Places to stay
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Dennis Cove
Dennis Cove — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Padstow Holiday Village
Padstow Holiday Village — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
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📷 4Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Padstow?
- Padstow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL28 8DE), in the parish of Padstow.
- What is Padstow?
- Padstow — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Padstow?
- Drivers can use postcode PL28 8DE.
- Is Padstow a protected site?
- Yes — Padstow is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Padstow free to visit?
- Yes, Padstow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Padstow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL28 8DE. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.