Restormel Castle

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Restormel Castle

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RESTORMEL, CORNWALL & ISLES OF SCILLY

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A mile upriver from Lostwithiel, Restormel Castle was built during the Norman period on the site of a wooden fortification and was twice visited by Edward the Black Prince. Today the impressive ruins of the circular keep have fabulous views and make a good picnic spot. You can climb the castle steps for views and look down on the remains of the rooms. In the woodlands around it, you might see black pheasants and beautiful wildflowers. In the summer, theatre performances take place here; in the spring the bluebells and daffodils are worth a visit.

Facilities – at a glance

Dogs allowed

Assist dogs allowed

Restormel Castle

LOSTWITHIEL, PL22 0EE

Phone : 01208 872687

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Features

Facilities

Parking onsite
Parking nearby

Accessibility

Steps on entrance path (alternative access can be arranged in advance)
Facilities: Disabled parking, induction loop, handrails
Accessible toilets

Opening Times

Opening Times: Open Apr-Jun and Sep, daily 10-5; Jul-Aug, daily 10-6; Oct, daily 10-4. Closed Nov-Mar. Please check website

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About The area

Discover CORNWALL & ISLES OF SCILLY

Cornwall has just about everything – wild moorland landscapes, glorious river valley scenery, picturesque villages and miles of breathtaking coastline. With more than 80 surfing spots, there are plenty of sporting enthusiasts who also make their way here to enjoy wave-surfing, kite surfing and blokarting.

In recent years, new or restored visitor attractions have attracted even more visitors to the region; the Eden Project is famous for its giant geodesic domes housing exotic plants from different parts of the globe, while nearby the Lost Gardens of Heligan has impressive kitchen gardens and a wildlife hide.

Nearby Stays

Places to Stay

Lanwithan Manor, Farm & Waterside Cottages

Part of the 19th-century Lanwithan Estate, these ten charming cottages sit in beautiful grounds with acres of gardens, fields and parkland on the shore of the River Fowey. The cottages sleep between two and six, so are ideal for couples, friends or...

Penrose B&B

Just a short walk from the town centre, this grand Victorian house offers comfortable accommodation and a genuine homely atmosphere. Many of the bedrooms have the original fireplaces and all are equipped with thoughtful extras. Breakfast is a...

Restormel Cottage & Penlyne

Restormel Cottage and Penlyne share a woodland setting overlooking Restormel Castle near the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery. Only a mile from the town of Lostwithiel with its antiques shops, each elegantly refurbished property is tastefully furnished and...

Restormel Manor

Here’s your chance to stay in a Strawberry Hill Gothic revival mansion. With three separate wings and nine bedrooms, the manor can sleep up to 18. Ideal for a big get-together with family and friends. Facilities seem endless; private gardens, indoor...

Dining Nearby

Restaurants and Pubs

Asquiths Restaurant

Its black and white decor, smartly set tables and elegant staff create positive impressions of this restaurant opposite the church, where food is taken seriously. Confit duck and beetroot pastilla is teamed with pomegranate molasses and couscous,...

The Crown Inn

In a moorland village above a tributary of the Fowey River is this former longhouse, with characteristic thick stone walls, low beams, granite and slate floors, open fires and an unusual bread oven. Much of the present building dates from the 12th...

The Royal Inn

A visit by Edward VII to a local copper mine gave this much-extended 19th-century inn its name, and it was originally frequented by travellers and employees of the Great Western Railway. The pub is on the Atlantic Coast Line of the ‘Rail Ale Trail...

The Rashleigh Inn

Once a coastguard station, this 300-year-old pub on the road to Polkerris Beach faces west, so watching the sun set over St Austell Bay is a delight. In the bar there’s a good selection of real ales from the south-west, real cider, and local organic...

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