'''Bodmin''' a small town of around 10,000 people in the middle of Cornwall to the west of '''Bodmin Moor'''. It was originally the county town in Cornwall and the site of a Cornish Stanary ( peoples ) Court, prior to Truro becoming the county town, a much more apt and appropriate location.

Understand

In the seventies, the '''Greater London Council''' used Bodmin, along with many other towns, to ''dump'' its council tennants..... thats the sprawl on the north hill.

It would be very easy to write Bodmin off but there are good points...

Get in

Get around

See

  • The public buildings in the centre of town have been nicely restored and on a sunny day passes muster.
  • A small military museum, if this is your bag. Opposite the Steam Railway.
  • '''Bodmin Jail''' - described as ''a holiday attraction'', may not be everyone's cup of tea.
  • Do

  • '''Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway''' - Bodmin is the starting point of twenty odd miles of enthusiast run and owned steam line that links with the main London to Penzance line at '''Bodmin Parkway'''. Give it a look see fun for all the family especially those into steam....they have murder / mystery night and food days too !
  • The '''Camel Trail''' a lovely walk and cycle ride way, converted
  • from an old railway runs close to the centre of the town. The Trail runs from Padstow to high on Bodmin Moor. Experienced bike riders should avoid the trail on summer weekends, as it is full of families with young children all over the path.....that said it is level with a gentle slope west to east.

    Buy

    The shops are average.

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

    For luxury holiday cottages in the Bodmin area, please visit [http://www.bluechipvacations.com www.bluechipvacations.com]. Telephone 01803 855282. There is a variety of holiday cottages located close to the the moors and set within a peaceful and tranquil setting. A good base for touring the nearby local area.

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