Tintagel

Welcome to Tintagel, a place where the veil between history and legend is famously thin. As you stand in the heart of this North Cornish village, you are in a landscape that has captured the human imagination for nearly a…

One of the most remarkable and unique buildings in the village is King Arthur’s Great Halls. Constructed in the 1930s by Frederick Thomas Glasscock, a local businessman who became obsessed with the Arthurian legends, this hall…

Standing prominently on the main street is the Tintagel Old Post Office, one of the most photographed buildings in Cornwall. Despite its name, this structure began its life in the 14th century as a 'yeoman’s farmhouse.' It is a…

As we walk away from the village center toward the cliffs, we encounter the Church of Saint Materiana. Perched on a dramatic headland overlooking the castle, this church is a site of profound 'continuity.' While much of the…

Dominating the skyline near the castle entrance is the Camelot Castle Hotel. Built in 1894 and opened in 1899, this imposing structure was originally named the 'King Arthur’s Castle Hotel.' It was designed by the architect…

A short journey from the village center brings us to Saint Nectan’s Glen, a site of extraordinary natural beauty and spiritual significance. This is a place of 'enchanted woodland,' a sharp contrast to the windswept cliffs we…

Returning to the village center, we immerse ourselves in the 'living culture' of Tintagel. The main street is a vibrant mix of history and modern hospitality. …

As our tour of Tintagel village concludes, we are left with a rich tapestry of impressions. We have seen how a humble 'village on the hill' transformed itself into the 'heart of the Arthurian legend,' saving its medieval…