Padstow - Cornwall is a small town of just over 3000 people.
The famous Rick Stein's Cafe is located on Middle Street and id definitely worth a visit.
If you love seafood, you must visit his Seafood Restaurant on Riverside.
The Market Place has some interesting shops from flowers to leather products.
The other popular shopping spots are - The Market Strand, Broad Street and The Quay.
You will have plenty of choice when it comes to food.
There are cafes, bistros, fine restaurants and great takeaway joints.
St Petroc Church and St Saviour's Church are the two popular community places.
You could also enjoy a ferry ride to the other side of Camel Estuary.
Golf and surfing are other major outdoor sports.
The National Lobster Hatchery on the Quay is an interesting place.
There are at least five ATM's, if you run out of cash.
You could take the direct route or avoid the narrow roads from M5 and A30.
You could also take the Coach from London to Wadebridge and then either take a bus or drive down to Padstow.
Talking of hotels, there are quite a few cottages, bed and breakfast and caravan options in town and in Cornwall.
The Prideaux Place, a historical manor house is a major attraction with its deer park.
Not far from the town is The Eden Project and Great Adventure Park.
The Padstow Harbor is a great place to hangout.
You could even take a walk in the lanes and back streets and just soak in the atmosphere.
There is also the Old Padstow which is hidden away.
The tourist information center is located in the Red Brick Building on North Quay.
Christmas in Padstow - Cornwall is special and the lights start in late November and an ideal place to spend your winter.