Calstock Guidebook
Food Scene
Traditional old pub with a cosy log fire, weekly live music on Tuesdays, friendly staff and an incredible Sunday roast at great value, a must visit during your stay!
14 residents recomanen
The Boot Inn
Fore StreetTraditional old pub with a cosy log fire, weekly live music on Tuesdays, friendly staff and an incredible Sunday roast at great value, a must visit during your stay!
Situated right on the Tamar, opposite a children’s climbing area it is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. A great choice of real ales and delicious fish and chips.
15 residents recomanen
The Tamar Inn
Situated right on the Tamar, opposite a children’s climbing area it is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. A great choice of real ales and delicious fish and chips.
Run by the lovely Nici, the café is a cosy spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and a piece of homemade cake. The breakfast pie is a must try!
6 residents recomanen
Lishe
6 Commercial RdRun by the lovely Nici, the café is a cosy spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and a piece of homemade cake. The breakfast pie is a must try!
A fine selection of interesting flavours and generous portions, Valenti’s offers a great way to cool off after a stroll by the river.
7 residents recomanen
Valentis Tamar Valley Ice cream shop
A fine selection of interesting flavours and generous portions, Valenti’s offers a great way to cool off after a stroll by the river.
Located in Dartmoor the Two Bridges Hotel is a great spot to enjoy a cream tea if you are passing through!
https://www.twobridges.co.uk/
21 residents recomanen
Two Bridges Hotel
Located in Dartmoor the Two Bridges Hotel is a great spot to enjoy a cream tea if you are passing through!
https://www.twobridges.co.uk/
An excellent spot for a classic English breakfast - and a local favourite. Just a short drive away (5-10mins) from the property and offers great views of the surrounding area. Combine the breakfast with a walk around Kithill viewpoint (2 minutes drive from Louis tea rooms) for a great start to the day.
https://www.louistearooms.co.uk/
9 residents recomanen
Louis Tea Rooms
Kit HillAn excellent spot for a classic English breakfast - and a local favourite. Just a short drive away (5-10mins) from the property and offers great views of the surrounding area. Combine the breakfast with a walk around Kithill viewpoint (2 minutes drive from Louis tea rooms) for a great start to the day.
https://www.louistearooms.co.uk/
Located in Launceston it is well worth a visit, the Jamaica Inn is Cornwall's most famous smugglers Inn and was made World-famous by Daphne du Marier.
Jamaica Inn station
Located in Launceston it is well worth a visit, the Jamaica Inn is Cornwall's most famous smugglers Inn and was made World-famous by Daphne du Marier.
Arts & Culture
An amazing intimate venue, housed in a 19th Century chapel, has stunning views of the Tamar Valley and sets the tone for a good night out. They offer a wide range of events and activities including folk, jazz, classical music, comedy, film, theatre, talks and exhibitions, just check their website calstockarts.org.
11 residents recomanen
Calstock Arts
Sand LaneAn amazing intimate venue, housed in a 19th Century chapel, has stunning views of the Tamar Valley and sets the tone for a good night out. They offer a wide range of events and activities including folk, jazz, classical music, comedy, film, theatre, talks and exhibitions, just check their website calstockarts.org.
Morwellham is an award-winning attraction which forms part of a World Heritage site, featuring historic port, village, copper mine and railway just four miles west of Tavistock and bordering the beautiful River Tamar. It is a great way to spend an afternoon!
53 residents recomanen
Morwellham Quay
Morwellham is an award-winning attraction which forms part of a World Heritage site, featuring historic port, village, copper mine and railway just four miles west of Tavistock and bordering the beautiful River Tamar. It is a great way to spend an afternoon!
A bit different but a great insight into prison life. Vividly portrayed are more than 200 years of this prison’s turbulent history ranging from the beginning, when Dartmoor was a Prisoner of War Depot for French and American prisoners of war, to the later convict era through to today.
http://www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk/
33 residents recomanen
Dartmoor Prison Museum
A bit different but a great insight into prison life. Vividly portrayed are more than 200 years of this prison’s turbulent history ranging from the beginning, when Dartmoor was a Prisoner of War Depot for French and American prisoners of war, to the later convict era through to today.
http://www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk/
A bit different but a great insight into prison life. Vividly portrayed are more than 200 years of this prison’s turbulent history ranging from the beginning, when Dartmoor was a Prisoner of War Depot for French and American prisoners of war, to the later convict era through to today.
http://www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk/
33 residents recomanen
Dartmoor Prison Museum
A bit different but a great insight into prison life. Vividly portrayed are more than 200 years of this prison’s turbulent history ranging from the beginning, when Dartmoor was a Prisoner of War Depot for French and American prisoners of war, to the later convict era through to today.
http://www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk/
Parks & Nature
Just 15 minutes drive from Calstock the Tamar Valley Trails Centre (www.tamartrails.co.uk) offers outdoor activities such as; tree surfing, zip wires, high ropes, bush craft activities, archery and canoeing. With 25kms of walking and mountain bike trails a café and visitor centre it’s sure to keep the entire family busy all day.
74 residents recomanen
Tamar Trails Centre
Just 15 minutes drive from Calstock the Tamar Valley Trails Centre (www.tamartrails.co.uk) offers outdoor activities such as; tree surfing, zip wires, high ropes, bush craft activities, archery and canoeing. With 25kms of walking and mountain bike trails a café and visitor centre it’s sure to keep the entire family busy all day.
Bodmin Moors is a short drive from Calstock and is a superb landscape for hiking, mountain biking or horse riding. There are wild horses roaming pretty much all year round and spectacular views which stretch for miles. Be sure to visit the Jamaica Inn for lunch, a pub famous for its smuggling history.
150 residents recomanen
Bodmin Moor
Bodmin Moors is a short drive from Calstock and is a superb landscape for hiking, mountain biking or horse riding. There are wild horses roaming pretty much all year round and spectacular views which stretch for miles. Be sure to visit the Jamaica Inn for lunch, a pub famous for its smuggling history.
Entertainment & Activities
A great choice for a rainy day, the Barbican Leisure Park (www.barbican-leisure.co.uk) is just a mile from Plymouth City centre and offers a bowling centre, cinema, health & fitness centre including a swimming pool and a number of dinning options.
11 residents recomanen
Barbican Leisure Park
24 Barbican ApproachA great choice for a rainy day, the Barbican Leisure Park (www.barbican-leisure.co.uk) is just a mile from Plymouth City centre and offers a bowling centre, cinema, health & fitness centre including a swimming pool and a number of dinning options.
The National Marine Aquarium (http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/) in Plymouth is another rainy day favourite with the largest native exhibition of 4000+ animals in the UK.
208 residents recomanen
Aquari Nacional de la Marina
The National Marine Aquarium (http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/) in Plymouth is another rainy day favourite with the largest native exhibition of 4000+ animals in the UK.
One of a number of boat trips and cruises along the Tamar; the Calstock to Plymouth cruise is the most popular (with most people taking the scenic Tamar Valley Line to return to Calstock).
http://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/
19 residents recomanen
Plymouth Boat Trips
Madeira RoadOne of a number of boat trips and cruises along the Tamar; the Calstock to Plymouth cruise is the most popular (with most people taking the scenic Tamar Valley Line to return to Calstock).
http://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/