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Padstow
Before the age of steam, Padstow was more important to mariners than modern industrial ports such as Liverpool. It was from here that many Cornish families departed to the Americas and Antipodes.
Padstow on the Camel Estuary, is a fine example of a Cornish-fishing port. The town is largely unspoilt, with a beautiful harbour. There are good shopping facilities, a cinema, cafes and restaurants.
Padstow is a heavenly jumble of houses, quays, boat slips, cafes and restaurants, gift and craft shops, a wine merchant, bookshops, holiday flats, grocers, gown shops, newsagents, accountants, estate agents, a chemist, homemade fudge shop and even a book maker.
The site of Padstow was well chosen by its forefathers. Settled into a narrow gulley on the West side of the River Camel estuary we are well sheltered from the prevailing South - West winds and the air is balmy.
Upcoming Events
Obby Oss 2024 - Wednesday 01 May 2024
Padstow Obby Oss 2024
A May Day celebration quite unlike any other, the Padstow Obby Oss is an ancient festival steeped in mystery. Each and every 1st of May, the Old Oss and Blue Ribbon Oss are let loose from their stables to roam around Padstow. A tradition that has taken place for centuries, the narrow streets of this Cornish fishing port fill with tens of thousands of people every year, all jostling for a glimpse of the famous Obby Oss…
You can find out more about what happens on Padstow’s Obby Oss Day right HERE. Take a look at photos and watch videos of the festival, listen to the traditional music and singing of the May Song, and read more about the fascinating history of May Day in Padstow.
For stories from past years, festival updates, and other information check the news page of the website. If you are unable to make it to Padstow on the day, you can tune in to one of the live cams and watch from anywhere in the world.
