{"id":649195,"date":"2025-07-04T18:01:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T18:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/649195\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T18:01:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T18:01:03","slug":"%e3%83%ad%e3%82%b9%e3%83%88%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a3%e3%82%b8%e3%82%a8%e3%83%ab-%e5%8f%a4%e4%bb%a3%e3%82%b3%e3%83%bc%e3%83%b3%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ab%e3%81%ae%e9%9d%a2%e5%bd%b1%e3%81%8c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/649195\/","title":{"rendered":"\u30ed\u30b9\u30c8\u30a6\u30a3\u30b8\u30a8\u30eb &#8211; \u53e4\u4ee3\u30b3\u30fc\u30f3\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u9762\u5f71\u304c\u8607\u308b\u3001\u9b54\u6cd5\u306e\u8857 &#8211; \u30b3\u30fc\u30f3\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30eb\u65c5\u884c\u30b7\u30ea\u30fc\u30ba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"\u30ed\u30b9\u30c8\u30a6\u30a3\u30b8\u30a8\u30eb - \u53e4\u4ee3\u30b3\u30fc\u30f3\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u9762\u5f71\u304c\u8607\u308b\u3001\u9b54\u6cd5\u306e\u8857 - \u30b3\u30fc\u30f3\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30eb\u65c5\u884c\u30b7\u30ea\u30fc\u30ba\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yn5yHt71VmE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\n\u30ed\u30b9\u30c8\u30a6\u30a3\u30b8\u30a8\u30eb &#8211; \u53e4\u4ee3\u30b3\u30fc\u30f3\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u9762\u5f71\u304c\u8607\u308b\u3001\u9b54\u6cd5\u306e\u8857 &#8211; \u30b3\u30fc\u30f3\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30eb\u65c5\u884c\u30b7\u30ea\u30fc\u30ba<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLostwithiel offers a unique Cornish experience\u00a0<br \/>\nwhere history permeates its ancient bridge, Duchy Palace, church and streets. This former medieval\u00a0<br \/>\nCapital and Stannery Centre, shaped by the River Fowey, is no relic; it thrives with independent\u00a0<br \/>\nshops, antique emporiums and a vibrant community calendar. Set in the beautiful Fowey Valley, it&#8217;s\u00a0<br \/>\na perfect base to explore Cornwall&#8217;s attractions, and our base for this new Cornish travel series.\u00a0<br \/>\nJoin us in this real hidden gem worth exploring. Tucked away in the picturesque Fowey\u00a0<br \/>\nValley, Lostwithiel was once the county capital and holds an undeniable charm that\u00a0<br \/>\nblends centuries of history with a vibrant contemporary spirit and friendly locals proud of\u00a0<br \/>\ntheir heritage. Its riverside setting is idyllic, offering tranquil walks and moments of reflection\u00a0<br \/>\nby the water. Yet, Lostwithiel is far from being merely a relic of the past. Today, it enjoys a\u00a0<br \/>\nwell-earned reputation as a haven for antique lovers and collectors. Its streets are lined\u00a0<br \/>\nwith intriguing shops and galleries. As the poet John Betjeman is reputed to have observed,\u00a0<br \/>\n&#8220;there is history in every stone&#8221;, inviting exploration and promising discovery around every\u00a0<br \/>\ncorner. The town has a rich past from its Norman origins in its heyday  as a powerful Stannery\u00a0<br \/>\ntown to the arrival of Brunel&#8217;s railway, and it&#8217;s from here that we&#8217;ll base ourselves for\u00a0<br \/>\nthe duration of our Cornish travel series. Our Cornish holiday let was located in Brunel Quays,\u00a0<br \/>\nwhich consists of homes converted from the old GWR coachworks designed by Isambard Kingdom\u00a0<br \/>\nBrunel. We&#8217;ll put a link in the description if you&#8217;re interested in staying here, right\u00a0<br \/>\nby the river in the heart of this pretty town. We&#8217;ll start our tour at the station,\u00a0<br \/>\nwhich is on the main line between Plymouth and Penzance. Direct services run\u00a0<br \/>\nfrom London Paddington and other major cities, sometimes requiring a change at Plymouth.\u00a0<br \/>\nHowever, it&#8217;s important to note that not all mainline services stop at Lostwithiel, so\u00a0<br \/>\nchecking the timetables in advance is essential. From the station, we cross over the river\u00a0<br \/>\nusing the delightful medieval bridge, an icon and cherished emblem of the town, a vital\u00a0<br \/>\ncrossing over the river Fowey for centuries. The Normans first bridged this crossing in the 12th\u00a0<br \/>\ncentury, a wooden bridge provided a crucial link for trade and travel. This early crossing played\u00a0<br \/>\na significant role in the town&#8217;s growth as a major stannery (a tin town) and port. The stone bridge\u00a0<br \/>\nthat graces Lostwithiel today was completed in the mid-15th century. It was a significant\u00a0<br \/>\nengineering feat for its time and solidified the town&#8217;s position as a key administrative\u00a0<br \/>\nand commercial centre. In the 17th century, parapets were added, enhancing its safety and\u00a0<br \/>\nform. As the course of the River Fowey shifted and to accommodate increasing traffic, the bridge\u00a0<br \/>\nwas widened in later years. This is evident in the architectural style of the arches, with the older\u00a0<br \/>\npointed medieval arches standing in contrast to the more rounded arches of the later extensions.\u00a0<br \/>\nThe bridge has borne witness to pivotal moments in history and whilst it is no longer the\u00a0<br \/>\nprimary river crossing for modern traffic, it stands as a picturesque link to the past and\u00a0<br \/>\nserves as a focal point for community events. Strolling along North Street, the first of\u00a0<br \/>\nseveral pubs comes into view. The Globe Inn, opened in 1707, and has had several names over the\u00a0<br \/>\ncenturies. It was one of our favourites of an evening, with a warm and friendly atmosphere,\u00a0<br \/>\na great selection of local ales, if that&#8217;s your thing and a compact garden for warmer evenings.\u00a0<br \/>\nThey even have a couple of rooms if you need to stay over. We only ate out once during our\u00a0<br \/>\nfive-night stay in the town, as self-catering saved a few pennies, but we came to the Globe for\u00a0<br \/>\nour dinner one evening and were not disappointed. Will had the famous globe chowder, with\u00a0<br \/>\nlocal white fish, haddock, smoked bacon, onion, and sweetcorn. I picked\u00a0<br \/>\nthe liver pate with ciabatta bread. Main was lasagna, garlic\u00a0<br \/>\nbread, and a side of chips, for Will and I had a mouthwatering short crust\u00a0<br \/>\npastry steak pie, mash and veg. Hearty food! The pudding was divine and pushed us\u00a0<br \/>\nover the edge. Ginger and black treacle, sponge and clotted cream. It was amazing,\u00a0<br \/>\nwe highly recommend a visit to the globe! One of the great joys of Lostwithiel is its\u00a0<br \/>\nwalkability and the density of the history packed into its ancient streets. Exploring on\u00a0<br \/>\nfoot is undoubtedly the best way to appreciate its character. The Lostwithiel town team\u00a0<br \/>\nhave developed trails with great information, do check out the website for details\u00a0<br \/>\nand historic photos of the town. On our left is St Bartholomew&#8217;s Church,\u00a0<br \/>\nwhich we&#8217;ll discuss and visit later. Continuing up North Street, we reach\u00a0<br \/>\none of the oldest houses in the town, built on a former malthouse. Something\u00a0<br \/>\nI&#8217;ve never seen is a &#8220;lease stone&#8221;, a contractual agreement allowing the use\u00a0<br \/>\nof land or buildings for a set period in exchange for rental payments. In 1652, the\u00a0site was leased to Walter Kendal. The lease stone states that Walter had a 3,000-year lease,\u00a0<br \/>\neffectively a freehold on the property. The stone incorporated into the building certainly\u00a0<br \/>\nensures you never lose the paperwork. Now converted into apartments, the building\u00a0<br \/>\nknown as the Royal Talbot was constructed in 1939 on the site of the former stable\u00a0<br \/>\nblock of the demolished Royal Talbot Hotel. Walking up Duke Street, we come to the\u00a0<br \/>\nRoyal Oak, this local watering hole and hotel was another favourite of ours. It was\u00a0<br \/>\none of the few to be open all day, serving food from around 5:00 p.m. and boasts pleasant\u00a0<br \/>\noutdoor seating and a garden for warmer days. The origins of the town lie in the early 12th\u00a0<br \/>\ncentury, founded by Norman lords connected to the strategic construction of the nearby Restormel\u00a0<br \/>\nCastle. Its location at the tidal head of the River Fowey was key. It was deliberately\u00a0<br \/>\ndeveloped as a significant port facilitating the export of valuable Cornish tin throughout\u00a0<br \/>\nEurope and even to the eastern Mediterranean. This burgeoning importance was formally\u00a0<br \/>\nrecognised when Lostwithiel received its town charter in 1189. The castle is about\u00a0<br \/>\na mile from the centre of the town and can be reached on foot along a tree-lined\u00a0<br \/>\nroad, if you have plenty of time. I took the car and parked in a dedicated car\u00a0<br \/>\npark close by. The castle is managed by English Heritage, and you can find all the\u00a0<br \/>\ninformation on tickets and visiting here. As you walk towards the castle, it becomes\u00a0<br \/>\nclear that it is one of the most remarkably preserved circular shell keep castles in\u00a0<br \/>\nthe United Kingdom. Its story stretches from the Norman conquest to its current\u00a0<br \/>\nstatus as a cherished heritage site. Initially, a motte and bailey castle, its\u00a0<br \/>\nstrategic location was chosen to command a key crossing point of the River Fowey. The\u00a0<br \/>\nfirst fortifications were likely constructed of timber and earthworks by the Norman lords who\u00a0<br \/>\nsought to solidify their control over the region. The most significant transformation of\u00a0<br \/>\nRestormel took place in the late 13th century under the ownership of Edmund, Second\u00a0<br \/>\nEarl of Cornwall and one of the wealthiest men in England at the time. He converted the\u00a0<br \/>\nearlier fortification into a magnificent and luxurious residence. The iconic circular\u00a0<br \/>\nstone shell keep dates from this period. The castle&#8217;s design with large windows and\u00a0<br \/>\nspacious chambers suggested a move away from purely military concerns\u00a0<br \/>\ntowards comfort and status. The town became the administrative capital of\u00a0<br \/>\nCornwall and the headquarters of the Stanneries, the powerful institutions regulating\u00a0<br \/>\nthe vital tin mining industry. All smelted tin was brought to the town to be\u00a0<br \/>\nweighed, tested for quality and taxed before export. Lostwithiel remained the chief Stannery\u00a0<br \/>\ntown until the mid-18th century. The Duchy Palace, a vast complex constructed around 1280 by Earl\u00a0Edmund, originally covered over 2 acres in the vicinity of the town centre. It included\u00a0<br \/>\na great hall for parliamentary sessions, an exchequer hall for finances, a coinage hall,\u00a0<br \/>\na smelting house, and even the Stannery prison. In the 14th century, it served as the Cornish\u00a0<br \/>\nheadquarters for Edward &#8220;The Black Prince&#8221;, the first Duke of Cornwall. All that\u00a0<br \/>\nremains today is the Exchequer Hall. Following Edmund&#8217;s death without an heir in\u00a0<br \/>\n1300, Restormel reverted to the crown. In 1337, it became part of the Duchy of Cornwall, a\u00a0<br \/>\ntitle traditionally held by the eldest son of the reigning monarch. Edward, the Black Prince,\u00a0<br \/>\nbecame the most famous Duke of Cornwall to be associated with the castle. He is recorded to have\u00a0<br \/>\nstayed at Restormel on at least two occasions. Despite some investment by the Black Prince, the\u00a0<br \/>\ncastle&#8217;s use as a primary residence declined. By the 16th century, it had already fallen into\u00a0<br \/>\na state of disrepair, with antiquarians of the period describing it as &#8220;ruinous&#8221;. For centuries,\u00a0<br \/>\nRestormel remained a silent, decaying monument; its only significant military action took place\u00a0<br \/>\nduring the English Civil War in 1644. The castle was briefly occupied by the parliamentarian force before being captured by the royalists under Sir Richard Greville. This short-lived military\u00a0<br \/>\nInvolvement did little to halt its overall decline. Following the Civil War, Restormel\u00a0<br \/>\nwas left to the elements. Its romantic ivy-clad ruins became a popular destination for artists\u00a0<br \/>\nand tourists in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1925, the then Prince of\u00a0<br \/>\nWales, later King Edward VII placed the castle in the care of the\u00a0<br \/>\nstate. Its unique architecture and evocative atmosphere make it a captivating\u00a0<br \/>\nwindow into Cornwall&#8217;s medieval past. Having walked around the castle and with\u00a0<br \/>\nWill doing a spot of &#8220;remote working&#8221;, I headed just a mile away to the Duchy of Cornwall nursery for a wander amongst the\u00a0<br \/>\nplants and nature and a cup of tea. I drove, but there is a walking trail\u00a0<br \/>\nbetween the castle and the nursery, which you can find on their\u00a0<br \/>\nwebsite or in our description. My visit began with a quick look in the Duchy shop\u00a0<br \/>\nat some of the items you never knew you needed to buy before strolling through the meticulously\u00a0<br \/>\ndisplayed flower nursery gardens that give inspiration for your own. Even on a blustery\u00a0<br \/>\nday, the vibrant displays were delightful. Each aisle offers a distinct mood and collections\u00a0<br \/>\nof plants, which made me want to buy everything and rush home to get my hands dirty, even\u00a0<br \/>\nthough I have no time to be green-fingered! The nursery&#8217;s bumblebee garden is a unique\u00a0<br \/>\nspace demonstrating the ease of cultivating a beautiful garden that simultaneously offers ideal\u00a0<br \/>\nhabitats for the dwindling bumblebee population. In 1337 when King Edward III established the Duchy\u00a0<br \/>\nof Cornwall to ensure an independent income for his son and heir Prince Edward, the Black Prince.\u00a0<br \/>\nHe likely never foresaw its future revolution. A charter decreed that the eldest surviving son of\u00a0<br \/>\nthe monarch and heir to the throne would always be the Duke of Cornwall. Charles the 24th Duke\u00a0<br \/>\nheld the title for the longest period in history. The Duchy estates revenue supports the\u00a0<br \/>\nDuke of Cornwall and his family&#8217;s public, private, and charitable endeavours. Currently, Prince William serves as the Duke of Cornwall.\u00a0<br \/>\nThis extensive estate spans 23 counties and is managed with a strong dedication to\u00a0<br \/>\nsustainability and community support. After exploring, it was time for a break at\u00a0<br \/>\nthe cafe. It was a bit early for afternoon tea, so I chose another classic: a perfectly\u00a0<br \/>\ntoasted tea cake, generously buttered, accompanied by a steaming pot of tea.\u00a0<br \/>\nSimple, comforting, and utterly delicious. The gorgeous outdoor areas with views of\u00a0<br \/>\nthe nursery are the ideal spot to relax after all that walking, and I even made\u00a0<br \/>\na new friend with Mr Robin Red Breast. Back down in town, let&#8217;s continue our walk,\u00a0<br \/>\npicking out some of the historic highlights. The Lostwithiel United Free Methodist\u00a0<br \/>\nChurch was rebuilt in the late 1890s, having been first constructed on\u00a0<br \/>\n&#8220;the bank&#8221;. Later renamed &#8220;Albert Terrace&#8221; following a visit from Queen\u00a0<br \/>\nVictoria and Prince Albert in 1846. This visit also saw the renaming of Market\u00a0<br \/>\nStreet to Queen Street in their honour. Closing its doors as a church in 1987, it has\u00a0<br \/>\nnow been converted into residential apartments. I love this time warp closed down\u00a0<br \/>\nhairdressers on Queen Street. The town market was held on this street\u00a0<br \/>\nup until 1906 before moving. Today it&#8217;s an incredibly busy through route to St Austell. The Edgecumbe family dramatically transformed\u00a0<br \/>\nLostwithiel in the early 18th century, seizing political control in 1733.\u00a0<br \/>\nThey dominated the town&#8217;s governance, turning it into a &#8220;pocket borough&#8221; also called\u00a0<br \/>\na &#8220;rotten borough&#8221; and holding numerous mayoral and parliamentary seats. Beyond the politics, their\u00a0<br \/>\npatronage left an indelible architectural mark. They built the old grammar school, amongst\u00a0<br \/>\nother buildings that we&#8217;ve yet to see, effectively creating Lostwithiel&#8217;s distinctive\u00a0<br \/>\n18th-century character. This historic building began as a market hall, with an upstairs\u00a0<br \/>\nassembly room, but quickly became the grammar school. The Edgecumbe coat of\u00a0<br \/>\narms can still be seen on its frontage. The King&#8217;s Arms, located on the corner of Fore\u00a0<br \/>\nand Queen Street, is likely the town&#8217;s oldest pub. A friendly and lively place to have a beer,\u00a0<br \/>\nit was originally part of the Taprell family&#8217;s Tudor farmhouse conversion. It opened in 1672 as\u00a0<br \/>\nthe King&#8217;s Head changed into the King&#8217;s Arms in 1756. I can only assume the circa 1800 painted\u00a0<br \/>\non the building relates to the newer frontage. The Taprell family were also prominent in the\u00a0<br \/>\ntown, making their money in the tin trade, settling here during the mid-16th century. Beside\u00a0the pub is Edgecumbe House, a Georgian extension to Taprell House fronting onto Fore Street, built\u00a0<br \/>\nin the 1740s as Baron Edgecumbe&#8217;s townhouse. The property was once a large U-shaped building,\u00a0<br \/>\nbut just the rear west wing survives today, with Edgecumbe&#8217;s house facing out onto\u00a0<br \/>\nFore Street. Malthouse Lane flanks where the east wing of Taprell House would have\u00a0been and brings us back to North Street, where we visited the lease stone of the property\u00a0<br \/>\nbuilt on the site of the Taprell MaltHouse. The rear of the west wing was gated and closed, and I failed to get a shot of the\u00a0<br \/>\nlibrary and the Methodist church. The Guild Hall and Corn Exchange were\u00a0<br \/>\nerected in 1740 by Richard Edgecumb, The first Baron Edgecumbe. The Guild Hall\u00a0<br \/>\nis located on the first floor and is in its original condition with panelled walls and stepped\u00a0<br \/>\nseating, but it is not open to the public. The ground floor would have originally been an open\u00a0<br \/>\narcade with the town prison located to the rear. It was converted into a museum in 1971 and looked\u00a0<br \/>\nafter by passionate volunteers. It offers a look back at the town&#8217;s history, featuring a wide\u00a0<br \/>\narray of exhibits donated by local residents. Check out the website for opening season and\u00a0<br \/>\nthe historic walking tours they offer in the summer. Amongst its notable displays is the\u00a0<br \/>\nremarkable 250-year-old Nuttel Fire Engine, a gift from George Edgecumbe,\u00a0<br \/>\n1st Earl of Mount Edgecumbe, in 1761. Other exhibits showcase domestic\u00a0<br \/>\nobjects, providing an insight into daily life. Wartime memorabilia, detailing its involvement\u00a0<br \/>\nin historical conflicts and then law and order artefacts at the rear of the museum in\u00a0<br \/>\nthe area where the prison was located. This footman&#8217;s uniform dates from the\u00a0<br \/>\nmid-19th century and was worn by service staff on special occasions for a family\u00a0<br \/>\nin the town, recently found in a loft. The museum offers a warm and welcoming\u00a0<br \/>\natmosphere where you can delve into the collection at your own pace and chat to\u00a0<br \/>\nthe volunteers who know the town best. Donations are very welcome to\u00a0<br \/>\nhelp run this important archive. As highlighted previously,\u00a0<br \/>\nantiques are a major draw, and many of these shops reside on Fore Street. Beyond this speciality, the town supports a\u00a0<br \/>\ngood range of independent shops selling gifts, clothes, art, crafts and home goods. Much of the town centre visible\u00a0<br \/>\ntoday, particularly the town houses, date from the rebuilding period following\u00a0<br \/>\nthe Civil War in the latter part of the 17th century. Our walk was early in the\u00a0<br \/>\nmorning, which is why it&#8217;s very quiet. The town skyline is pierced by the distinctive\u00a0<br \/>\n14th-century octagonal spire atop the earlier 13th-century tower of St Bartholomew&#8217;s Church.\u00a0<br \/>\nThe spire has undergone multiple replacements, with the most recent occurring in 1876. I\u00a0<br \/>\nbelieve it&#8217;s also had its height reduced. The church is dedicated to the patron saint of\u00a0<br \/>\ntanners, which reflects the importance of tanning in Lostwithiel during the medieval period. Why\u00a0<br \/>\ntanning, you say? When tin was a major export. Well, at the beginning of the 14th century, the\u00a0<br \/>\ntin mining industry, which had brought prosperity, started to obstruct the river. Significantly\u00a0<br \/>\nsediment from extensive &#8220;streaming&#8221;, that&#8217;s surface extraction on Bodmin moor, washed downstream<br \/>\ngradually silting up the river channel. This rendered Lostwithiel&#8217;s quays inaccessible to\u00a0<br \/>\nseagoing ships, causing the lucrative export trade to move downriver to Fowey. With the decline\u00a0<br \/>\nof local tin production, the town diversified into other industries like weaving, tanning,\u00a0<br \/>\npottery, and pewter. Despite these changes, the river continued to be commercially used, albeit\u00a0<br \/>\non a smaller scale, well into the 20th century. During the English Civil War, the church\u00a0<br \/>\nwas desecrated and used by parliamentarian soldiers to stable horses. The magnificent\u00a0<br \/>\nDuchy Palace complex was largely burnt down, and crucial records were destroyed, which\u00a0<br \/>\nis why only a small area of it still exists. Let&#8217;s take a detour and head along Church Lane and briefly onto South Street\u00a0<br \/>\nfor an interesting feature. We passed the church rooms, which are\u00a0<br \/>\nused as a hall and the local cinema. South Street was once called Cob Lane, and\u00a0<br \/>\na small tributary of the Fowey known as the Cober runs from the hills above Tan House\u00a0<br \/>\nRoad, then dips into a culvert crossing Queen Street and coming down South Street under\u00a0<br \/>\nthe granite slabs we&#8217;re walking along now. Notice the entrance to Jeffrey&#8217;s Auctions, a popular auctioneer and\u00a0<br \/>\nvaluer as seen on Bargain Hunt! This archway is a survivor of the Duchy Palace and\u00a0<br \/>\nwas built over the Cober, which is now referred to as &#8220;Tanhouse stream&#8221;. It enters the Fowey through\u00a0<br \/>\na sluice gate at the quays from under Quay Street. We&#8217;ll head back to Fore Street to\u00a0<br \/>\ncomplete our walk on that road. You&#8217;ll find the essential local amenities\u00a0<br \/>\non and off of Fore Street, including a co-op, a local butcher, a pharmacy, and\u00a0<br \/>\nvarious eateries. For a bigger shop, Bodmin, 6 miles away, has Morrison&#8217;s,\u00a0<br \/>\nSainsbury&#8217;s, Lidl and Asda to pick from. Reaching the end of Fore Street, we can\u00a0<br \/>\nget a closer look at the Duchy Palace, which we spoke of when touring\u00a0<br \/>\nthe castle. The coat of arms of the Prince of Wales is still visible\u00a0<br \/>\non the gable from the 14th century. The hall was in private hands\u00a0<br \/>\nand has been a Masonic hall, but in 2009 the Duchy of Cornwall\u00a0<br \/>\nacquired it and spent 5 years on a long restoration project. The building is\u00a0<br \/>\nnow used for business and retail space. Walking along Quay Street, you can also\u00a0<br \/>\nsee the parts of the hall that were rebuilt in the 18th century, and now\u00a0<br \/>\nin private hands, it&#8217;s also here that Nelly&#8217;s offers some mouthwatering buttery\u00a0<br \/>\nlocal pasties that we just had to try! Moonlight Tandoori, opposite the Duchy\u00a0<br \/>\nPalace, gets very good reviews, and if we hadn&#8217;t had dinner in the pub, we&#8217;d have\u00a0<br \/>\nbeen very tempted by the Indian Curry House. Having almost done a full loop of the town,\u00a0<br \/>\nwe arrive in Parade Square, which provides a small central car park along with the local\u00a0<br \/>\nchip shop and a few other retail outlets. Whilst we always threatened to visit, we never\u00a0<br \/>\nmade it to the little ice cream shop, which was always busy when open. Its premises, located\u00a0<br \/>\nnext to the river, the town&#8217;s event ground, and the war memorials, encourage you to\u00a0<br \/>\ntake a seat, relax and take it all in. Reflecting its vibrant community spirit,\u00a0<br \/>\nLostwithiel hosts a packed calendar of events throughout the year. Returning to our\u00a0<br \/>\napartment balcony after a day sightseeing, we were surprised to encounter the end\u00a0<br \/>\nof LostFest, a popular annual street festival with good food, stalls and live\u00a0<br \/>\nmusic. We popped out for a while to see what all the fuss was about and were drawn\u00a0<br \/>\nin by the lively activities around town. Checking the town website will give you an idea\u00a0<br \/>\nof other events held throughout the year if you want to attend. Lostwithiel truly offers\u00a0<br \/>\na unique Cornish experience. It&#8217;s a place where history is not confined to museums but\u00a0<br \/>\nlives in the stones of its ancient bridge, the walls of its Duchy Palace, the spire of its\u00a0<br \/>\nchurch and the very layout of its streets. There is a warmth in the community, and we felt it\u00a0<br \/>\nto be a far more relaxing place to be after a day sightseeing than elsewhere in Cornwall&#8217;s\u00a0<br \/>\nmore well-known locations. Speaking of which, let&#8217;s have a look at where we&#8217;ll head\u00a0<br \/>\nin our first outing from our home base. Next time we&#8217;ll be visiting the Cornish\u00a0<br \/>\nseaside town and harbour of Looe, famed for its historical back\u00a0<br \/>\nstreets, seafood, golden sandy beach, the Banjo Pier, charming working port,\u00a0<br \/>\nall surrounded by stunning coastal vistas. Join us as we delve into\u00a0<br \/>\nits fishy past. Pilchards, smugglers and much more. It\u00a0<br \/>\ncould be your next grand day out? Do join us again for the next episode in our\u00a0<br \/>\nadventures, and subscribe and give us a like, and come along with us as we\u00a0<br \/>\ntour around some of the Cornish places. We&#8217;ll see you on the next video\u00a0<br \/>\nThanks for watching Take care, bye-bye not bad not bad!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWelcome to Lostwithiel, a town where history is woven into the very fabric of daily life.<br \/>\nIn Lostwithiel, you walk through centuries of Cornish heritage. This isn&#8217;t just a pretty place; it&#8217;s a living, breathing testament to Cornwall&#8217;s rich past, a place where the echoes of ancient tin miners and medieval lords still resonate. If you&#8217;re looking for an authentic slice of history combined with genuine local charm, then Lostwithiel is waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n<p>This truly significant historical location was once the county town of Cornwall and a major hub for the tin trade. A must-do is a visit to Restormel Castle, a remarkable circular Norman fortress that stands proudly overlooking the town. It&#8217;s an intact shell, allowing you to truly envision medieval life. You can climb to the battlements, take in the expansive views of the Fowey Valley, and almost feel the presence of those who defended it through various conflicts, including the English Civil War. It\u2019s an immersive experience.<\/p>\n<p>Lostwithiel&#8217;s historical footprint is visible everywhere, and we\u2019ll walk the town to highlight all the interesting finds! The remnants of the Duchy Palace, once the administrative heart of the Duchy of Cornwall, quietly remind you of the town&#8217;s former power and influence as a stannary town. And the ancient bridge across the River Fowey is a tangible link to centuries of trade, travel, and daily life.<\/p>\n<p>It also lives up to its &#8220;antique capital of Cornwall&#8221; nickname. The town is genuinely home to numerous independent antique shops. You can spend a relaxed afternoon browsing through diverse collections, from furniture to curiosities, without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. It&#8217;s a treasure hunt for those who appreciate the past.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond history and antiques, the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery is just a mile out of town. This stunning nursery features beautiful plant displays, a gift shop, and an exceptional caf\u00e9. Enjoy a stroll through the vibrant plant collections, then relax with tea and cake in the inviting caf\u00e9. It&#8217;s a peaceful retreat, showcasing Cornwall&#8217;s natural beauty, perfect for unwinding after exploring the town.<\/p>\n<p>Lostwithiel also serves as an excellent, authentic base for exploring the wider Cornish landscape. You&#8217;re well-placed to reach the dramatic coastline, the fascinating Minack Theatre, or the renowned Tintagel, but without the intense crowds of more traditional tourist hubs. The town itself has a genuine community feel; you&#8217;ll find independent shops, friendly pubs, and inviting cafes that cater to locals and visitors alike. It&#8217;s a place where you can experience the true pace of Cornish life, rather than just observing it from the sidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re drawn by the history, the tranquillity, or the simple pleasure of discovering unique local shops, Lostwithiel provides a refreshingly authentic Cornish experience. <\/p>\n<p>Helpful links:-<br \/>\nHoliday Rental https:\/\/www.holidaycottages.co.uk\/cottage\/93041-tresero<br \/>\nGlobe Pub https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/globelostwithiel<br \/>\nRoyal Oak https:\/\/www.royaloakcornwall.com<br \/>\nTown Walking Trails https:\/\/www.lostwithieltowntrail.org.uk<br \/>\nDuchy Nursery https:\/\/www.duchyofcornwallnursery.co.uk<br \/>\nTown Museum https:\/\/www.lostwithielmuseum.org<br \/>\nTown Events and Website https:\/\/www.lostwithiel.org.uk<br \/>\nCastle Walking Trail https:\/\/www.duchyofcornwallnursery.co.uk\/explore\/castle-walking-trail<br \/>\nCastle Tickets https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk<\/p>\n<p>\u2764 Please support our channel in one of the following ways:<br \/>\n1. 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Become a patron on a monthly basis. https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/memoryseekers<\/p>\n<p>\u2691 Follow our travel adventures on social:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/memoryseekers\/<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/memoryseekersuk\/<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddfa Web: www.memoryseekers.net<br \/>\nHead over to our website for more photos and information about our travels.<\/p>\n<p>With thanks to www.google.com and Google Earth for the use of their images.<br \/>\n00:00 Welcome to Lostwithiel<br \/>\n01:51 Getting to Lostwithiel<br \/>\n02:39 Lostwithiel Medieval Bridge<br \/>\n04:04 Our favourite pub!<br \/>\n06:09 Lease Stone<br \/>\n07:01 Royal Oak Pub<br \/>\n07:27 Restomel Castle &#038; History of Town<br \/>\n12:22 Duchy of Cornwall Nursery<br \/>\n16:00 More Town Historical Highlights<br \/>\n19:36 Lostwithiel Museum<br \/>\n21:42 Fore St &#8211; Antiques and Shops<br \/>\n22:26 St Bartholomew&#8217;s Church<br \/>\n27:05 Duchy Palace remains<br \/>\n29:09 Lostfest 2025<br \/>\n30:32 Next Time&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>#lostwithiel #cornwall #travelseries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u30ed\u30b9\u30c8\u30a6\u30a3\u30b8\u30a8\u30eb &#8211; \u53e4\u4ee3\u30b3\u30fc\u30f3\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u9762\u5f71\u304c\u8607\u308b\u3001\u9b54\u6cd5\u306e\u8857 &#8211; \u30b3\u30fc\u30f3\u30a6\u30a9\u30fc\u30eb\u65c5\u884c\u30b7\u30ea\u30fc\u30ba Lostwithiel offers a unique Cornish experience\u00a0 wh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":649196,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[144755],"tags":[228354,372658,372660,372661,372675,372669,372670,372674,372659,372673,372664,372655,372666,372662,372665,49679,372657,372671,372672,372667,372656,372668,372663,151969,1384,145102,8549,145100,145101,6074],"class_list":{"0":"post-649195","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-kagoshima","8":"tag-cornwall-england","9":"tag-cornwall-england-history","10":"tag-cornwall-town","11":"tag-cornwall-towns","12":"tag-cornwall-travel-guide","13":"tag-duchy-of-cornwall","14":"tag-duchy-of-cornwall-nursery","15":"tag-duchy-palace","16":"tag-lostwithiel","17":"tag-lostwithiel-antiques","18":"tag-lostwithiel-bridge","19":"tag-lostwithiel-cornwall","20":"tag-lostwithiel-england","21":"tag-lostwithiel-history","22":"tag-lostwithiel-tour","23":"tag-memoryseekers","24":"tag-places-to-visit-cornwall","25":"tag-restormel-castle","26":"tag-restormel-castle-lostwithiel","27":"tag-staying-in-lostwithiel","28":"tag-visit-cornwall","29":"tag-visit-lostwithiel","30":"tag-where-to-go-in-cornwall","31":"tag-151969","32":"tag-1384","33":"tag-145102","34":"tag-8549","35":"tag-145100","36":"tag-145101","37":"tag-6074"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/649195","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=649195"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/649195\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/649196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=649195"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=649195"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=649195"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}