Calstock


Calstock is a friendly rural village in Cornwall located on the River Tamar in the heart of the Tamar Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a lively community, and a well kept secret! The village has a rich history due to its port and deposits of; tin, silver, copper and granite and is a Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. The boat yard is still active today, located under the iconic viaduct, as the river is navigable from Plymouth at high tide.
Calstock Boatyard

 

The area is popular for its natural beauty amongst hikers, dog-walkers, cyclists and mountain bikers. The River Tamar also attracts; sailors, kayakers, canoeists, stand-up-paddleboarders and is home to some of the best salmon, sea trout and grayling fishing in the region. There are a number of regular events from comedy, film and music at the Calstock Arts Centre and the annual Calstock Bike Show.

Getting Around


Calstock Map

The best way to get around both Devon and Cornwall is by car, however, public transport is great for day trips.

Train Timetable
The picturesque Tamar Valley Line allows connections from Calstock to Plymouth every 2 hours. From Plymouth visits to Totnes, Truro (Cornwall’s capital) Torquay and Bath are all possible in a day! Trains to London depart from Plymouth roughly once an hour. Consider purchasing tickets from Trainline.

Bus Timetable
The bus line 79A allows connections from Calstock to the historic market town of Tavistock every 2 hours. The bus leaves from the Tamar pub and takes you to Tavistock centre.

Pubs & Cafes


The Boot Inn

Traditional old pub with a cosy log fire, weekly live music on Tuesdays, friendly staff and an incredible Sunday roast at great value, a must visit during your stay! Check their reviews.

The Boot Inn
Tamar Inn

The Tamar Inn

Situated right on the Tamar, opposite a children’s climbing area it is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. A great choice of real ales and delicious fish and chips. Check their menu.

The Tamar Inn

Situated right on the Tamar, opposite a children’s climbing area it is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. A great choice of real ales and delicious fish and chips. Check their menu.

Tamar Inn

Lishe Cafe

Run by the lovely Nici, the café is a cosy spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and a piece of homemade cake. The breakfast pie is a must try! See for yourself.

Lishe Cafe
Calstock Dockyard

Calstock Dockyard and Craft Centre

Located on Lower Kelly Road next to the Calstock Dockyard, it’s a self-service honesty café and teashop with delicious homemade cakes and scones. A lovely spot to relax and have tea by the river on the tables and benches provided. While you’re there visit the Calstock Craft Centre (just opposite) complete with a glass workshop, ceramic shop, jewellery workshop and gallery.

Calstock Dockyard and Craft Centre

Located on Lower Kelly Road next to the Calstock Dockyard, it’s a self-service honesty café and teashop with delicious homemade cakes and scones. A lovely spot to relax and have tea by the river on the tables and benches provided. While you’re there visit the Calstock Craft Centre (just opposite) complete with a glass workshop, ceramic shop, jewellery workshop and gallery.

Calstock Dockyard

Valenti’s Gelato Artisan 

A fine selection of interesting flavours and generous portions, Valenti’s offers a great way to cool off after a stroll by the river.

Valentis Gelato

Village Activities


Calstock Dockyard and Craft Centre

Located on Lower Kelly Road next to the Calstock Dockyard, it’s a self-service honesty café and teashop with delicious homemade cakes and scones. A lovely spot to relax and have tea by the river on the tables and benches provided. While you’re there visit the Calstock Craft Centre (just opposite) complete with a glass workshop, ceramic shop, jewellery workshop and gallery.

Calstock Dockyard
Valentis Gelato

 

Calstock Arts Centre

An amazing intimate venue, housed in a 19th Century chapel, has stunning views of the Tamar Valley and sets the tone for a good night out. They offer a wide range of events and activities including folk, jazz, classical music, comedy, film, theatre, talks and exhibitions. Click here to see their calendar.

 

Calstock Arts Centre

An amazing intimate venue, housed in a 19th Century chapel, has stunning views of the Tamar Valley and sets the tone for a good night out. They offer a wide range of events and activities including folk, jazz, classical music, comedy, film, theatre, talks and exhibitions. Click here to see their calendar.

Valentis Gelato

Cotehele House

The medieval manor house at Cotehele is roughly a mile walk along the picturesque river Tamar from Calstock. The National Trust property is one of the least altered medieval houses in Britain and offers lovely gardens, a working bakery house and craft workshops. The discovery centre includes a museum where you can find out the history of the village. Enjoy an ice cream on the green in front of the restored Tamar sailing barge, before you leave.

Cotehele Quay
Shamrock Boat

 

Shamrock Play Boat & Football Field  

A great little spot for families, let the children play in the play area or on the football field while you enjoy a stroll down the river or whilst watching comfortably from the Tamar Inn.

 

Shamrock Play Boat & Football Field  

A great little spot for families, let the children play in the play area or on the football field while you enjoy a stroll down the river or whilst watching comfortably from the Tamar Inn.

Shamrock Boat

Local Music

The Tamar Inn and The Boot Inn both have music nights with local bands weekly and in the summer months Morris dancers regularly perform outside the Tamar.

Morris Dancers
Calstock Bike Show

 

Calstock Bike Show

Hosted annually in August the Calstock bike show allows bikers and bike enthusiasts to enjoy some of the best local bands, fireworks and the company of fellow bikers a must see if you’re in the area!

 

Calstock Bike Show

Hosted annually in August the Calstock bike show allows bikers and bike enthusiasts to enjoy some of the best local bands, fireworks and the company of fellow bikers a must see if you’re in the area!

Calstock Bike Show

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