'''Boscastle''' is a spectacularly located fishing village and tourist attraction on the north coast of Cornwall, in the southwest of England. The oldest and most attractive parts of the village surround the cliff-bound harbor and extend up the river valley. The more modern part of the village rises up the steep valley sides surrounding the harbor and valley.

Most of the village has now (May 2005) been reopened following the devastating flash flood of August 2004.

Get in

Get around

See

The main things to see in and around Boscastle are the village and harbor, nestling in a spectacularly steep sided narrow valley, together with the surrounding cliffs and coastal scenery, most of which is accessible via the Cornish Coastal Path (see below). Specific attractions are:

  • '''The Lookout'''. This vantage point gives unrivalled views of the harbour entrance and some of the most rugged coastline in England. To get there, follow the harbor quayside and then walk up the footpath to the left.
  • [http://www.museumofwitchcraft.com/ '''Museum of Witchcraft'''], telephone 01840-250111 from within the UK or +44-1840-250111 from outside. Located alongside the harbor, the Museum of Witchcraft houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts and regalia. The museum is 50 years old and has been in Boscastle since 1960. Open Apr-Oct M-Sa 10:30am-6pm; Su 11:30am-6pm.
  • Do

  • Walk the '''Cornish Coastal Path'''
  • Learn

    Buy

  • [http://www.incornwall.com/mic/database/ITrad-View.asp?ID=19 '''Boscastle Pottery'''], telephone 01840-250291 from within the UK or +44-1840-250291 from outside. A family pottery producing original Mochaware.
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    Sleep

  • '''[http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/hostelpages/59.html Boscastle Youth Hostel]''', Palace Stables, tel 01629-592700 from within the UK or +44-1629-592700. Run by the Youth Hostels Association of England & Wales. __7-__11.
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    Stay safe

    Cope

    Get out

  • '''Tintagel''', with its ruined castle and reputed connections to King Arthur, is about 5 miles away, either by foot along the coastal path or by road.