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Things to see in Tintagel (United Kingdom): 34 places and when to go
Tintagel is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Temples (7), Nature (6). The best known are Tintagel Castle, Brown Willy and Museum of Witchcraft and Magic. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.6554, -4.7235
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Temples (7) · Nature (6) · Food and drink (6) · Mountains (5) · Hiking (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 162 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tintagel
The places in and around Tintagel, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Tintagel CastleCastle in Cornwall, England, UK3.0 km
- Brown WillyHill in Cornwall, England11 km
- Museum of Witchcraft and MagicMuseum established in Windsor, Berkshire, in 1954 and relocated to Cornwall, England in 19604.4 km
- South West Coast PathLong distance footpath in England11 km
- Rough TorTor on Bodmin Moor, in Cornwall, England, UK9.7 km
- St Materiana's Church, TintagelChurch in Cornwall, England, UK2.7 km
- King Arthur's Great HallsGrade II* listed building in Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall, England2.0 km
- St Adwen's Church, AdventChurch in Cornwall, England, UK6.6 km
- Alex TorHill on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England, UK9.8 km
- King Arthur's HallMegalithic enclosure on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK11 km
- Lanhydrock HouseCountry house in Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England, UK24 km
- Stripple stonesNeolithic henge monument; stone circle14 km
- Trippet stonesStone circle on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England14 km
- St Protus and St Hyacinth's Church, BlislandChurch in Blisland, Cornwall, England, UK15 km
- Bossiney HavenCove in Cornwall, England, UK2.1 km
- Emblance Downs stone circlesStone circles on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK12 km
- FernacreStone circle on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England10 km
- Merlin's CaveSea cave in Cornwall, England2.9 km
- Forrabury and Minster parish churchesChurch in Minster, Cornwall, England, UK4.6 km
- Showery TorTor on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England9.6 km
- St Hydroc's Church, LanhydrockChurch in Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England, UK24 km
- St Mabyn Parish ChurchChurch in St Mabyn, UK15 km
- St Petroc's Church, BodminChurch in Bodmin, Cornwall, England, UK20 km
- Stannon stone circleStone circle on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England9.0 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Garrow Tor
- Food and drink: Bluntrock Brewery & Taproom, Cornish Rock Gin, Dowr Kammel Brewing Company, Harbour Brewing Co, Haywood Farm Cider, Tintagel Brewery
- Hiking: South West Coast Path (Section 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel), South West Coast Path (Section 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac), South West Coast Path (Section 14: Port Isaac to Padstow)
When to go to Tintagel
The best time to visit Tintagel is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:40
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In June, 34 of the 34 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tintagel
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 162 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bude15 places21 km
- St Ives22 places23 km
- Liskeard21 places34 km
- Newquay43 places34 km
- Pentewan28 places41 km
- Bideford23 places49 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tintagel?
The best known: Tintagel Castle, Brown Willy, Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, South West Coast Path, Rough Tor. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tintagel?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Tintagel?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 162 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tintagel as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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