Padstow Historical Walking Tour Adventure

Discover the real Padstow beyond the postcards!
Led by an independent guide, this walking tour reveals the hidden stories behind Padstow’s most historic landmarks. We don’t just point out the sights — we bring them to life with vivid storytelling, based on real historical events and legends. From one of the oldest houses in town to a centuries-old coaching inn, secret alleyways, the medieval St Petroc’s Church and more, you’ll experience Padstow’s past in a way few visitors ever do.
Perfect for curious travellers who love history, hidden gems, and authentic local insights.

Meeting Point

Old Custom House, Padstow

S Quay, Padstow PL28 8BL, UK

Meet opposite this landmark pub by the red lifebelt. Watch for traffic.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

Padstow Harbour

5 Mill Square, , Padstow, PL28 8AQ

Meet your costumed guide and step back in time as we explore Padstow’s old town on foot. Along the way, we’ll hear tales from the sea, pause outside a former coaching inn that once bustled with travellers, historic workhouses with surprising tales, and one of the oldest houses in town. We’ll also visit the impressive St Petroc’s Church, a centrepiece of Padstow’s medieval past. Expect hidden histories, local legends, and a few unexpected twists as we uncover the town’s fascinating secrets.

10 minutes

St. Petroc's Church

Church Street, Padstow, PL28 8BG

Explore the shadowed grounds of one of Cornwall’s oldest and most storied churches.

15 minutes

Prideaux Place

Padstow, PL28 8RP

Admire the outside the stately Elizabethan house, where legends linger.

10 minutes

Padstow Harbour

5 Mill Square, , Padstow, PL28 8AQ

Returning via the opposite side of the harbour for more stories we come full circle for a final gathering and a chilling tale to end your evening.

Pass by without stopping