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Port Isaac
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Port Isaac, was a busy coastal port from the Middle Ages to the mid 19th. century when it was an active harbour where cargoes like stone, coal, timber and pottery were loaded and unloaded.
Fishing and fish-processing were also important and today there are still fishermen working from here although tourism plays an increasingly important role.
The Village of Port Isaac, was frequently used as a 'set' for films such as Poldark, Nightmare Man, Saving Grace and the famous Doc Martin.
The whole area is very hilly with deep valleys where little streams run down to the sea. Port Isaac and Port Gaverne are in two of these valleys - two separate communities.
Neighbouring Port Gaverne developed in the nineteenth century as a slate, coal, limestone handling port where shipbuilding also took place.
Upcoming Events
St Endellion Easter Festival - Monday 06 April 2026 to Sunday 12 April 2026
6th April - 12th April 2026
53rd St Endellion Easter Festival
Monday 6th April: Opening Concert
Orchestral and choral works, conducted by Daniel Hogan
Tuesday 7th April: Chamber Concert
Thursday 9th April: Choral and Orchestral Concert
Beethoven Symphony No.7, Ravel Tombeau de Couperin, Ralph Vaughan Williams Epithalamion, conducted by Ben Glassberg
Friday 10th April: Chamber Concert
Saturday 11th April: Chorus & Orchestra
Bach Mass in B minor, conducted by John Butt
Sunday 12th April: Closing Concert (matinee)
Copland Appalachian Spring , Mozart Clarinet Concerto, soloist Emile Souvagie, conducted by Daniel Hogan
For more information click here.
Tickets avaliable here from 21st February 2026.
How to get to us
By car
St Endellion lies near Port Isaac on the B3314 which runs between Wadebridge and Delabole. The postcode is PL29 3TP
