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Lostwithiel, Cornwall UK

Lostwithiel is six miles from the sea beside the lovely River Fowey and a good base for visiting the beaches of South Cornwall. 700 years ago the stannary (tin mining) town of Lostwithiel was the capital of Cornwall and remains picturesque with many historic buildings including the medieval church, bridge and part of the Great Hall, now known as the Duchy Palace. At that time the river was deep enough to receive sea going ships to take tin to France and the Mediterranean. Whilst tin was the source of Lostwithiel's wealth the rubble carried down river from the tin mines caused the river to silt and so prevent the ships from reaching the town. There is a circular trip in summer to Fowey, by boat down river, returning by mini bus. Lostwithiel is popular with anglers, the River Fowey having salmon, trout, flounder and bass. The village of Luxulyan is nearby, with a beautiful 15th C. church.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE: Walking Visit the beaches Fishing - fresh water Golf Carnival & Regatta in July Garden Show in September Museum Browse in the antique shops and galleries 15th C bridge Coulson Park - by the river	PLACES TO VISIT: Restormel Castle 13th C (1 mile) Fowey Looe Truro St Austell Mevagissey Polperro Duchy of Cornwall Nursery Lanhydrock House & Gardens St Winnow Barton Farm Museum
CONTACTS Tourist Information Centre Community Centre Liddicoat Road Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0HE Tel/fax: +44 (0)1208 872207 Email:tourism@lostwithieltic.org.uk
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