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Town in Cornwall, England
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Wadebridge (Cornish: Ponsrys) is a market town in North Cornwall, with a population of 7,900 (2011). The town sits at the Camel Estuary, 5 miles (8 km) upstream from Padstow. It is host to the Royal Cornwall Agricultural show, each June.
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18th-century country house and gardens.
A 12-arch bridge, built in 468, financed by a local vicar. There used to be 17 arches, but some have been filled in. The bridge was altered in 1847 and 1963.
A dismantled railway which is now a cycle path. The trail runs to Padstow in one direction and beyond Bodmin in the other. The trail is extremely flat and traffic-free, so it is extremely popular with cyclists in the summer months.
9-hole and 18-hole courses available.
Great family days out at Cornwall's top theme park.
An agricultural show organised by the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, which takes place at the beginning of June each year. The show lasts for three days and attracts approximately 120,000 visitors annually, making it one of Cornwall's major tourist attractions.
Chinese Takeaway
Thai restaurant and takaway.
Indian restaurant and takeaway.
Indian restaurant and takeaway.
Cafe & deli.
Sladesbridge.
formerly called The Waders
Bodieve.
Whitecross.
St Minver.
The Olde House offer family, self-catering accommodation with indoor and out door play areas for children.
Luxury self-catering lodges in 100 acres of woodland.
Helland Bridge.
Gorgeous B&B in 13th century manor house. No children under 14 or dogs.
A key spot for acoustic folk musicians, specialising in guitars, accordions, banjos, etc.
By car
Wadebridge is joined to Bodmin by the A389. From Bodmin the A30 goes to Exeter where it connects with the M5. From Bodmin the A38 runs towards Plymouth.
By plane
By coach
There are regular National Express coach services from London Victoria.
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Newquay · Regional · NQY
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