Padstow
Padstow is a community, civil parish and also angling port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, UK. The town is situated on the west financial institution of the River Camel estuary about 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 kilometres) northwest of Bodmin and also 10 miles (16 kilometres) northeast of Newquay. The population of Padstow civil parish was 3,162 in the 2001 census, reducing to 2,993 at the 2011 census. In addition an electoral ward with the same name exists however expands as for Trevose Head. The population for this ward is 4,434. Generally a fishing port, Padstow is now a popular tourist destination. Although several of its former fishing fleet continues to be, it is mostly a yacht haven on a remarkable coast with couple of conveniently navigable harbours. The influence of restaurateur Rick Stein can be seen in the port, as well as travelers travel from fars away to eat at his restaurant as well as cafés. This has resulted in the town being dubbed "Padstein", by food authors in the British media. Nevertheless, the boom in the appeal of the port has actually caused house price rising cost of living both in the port and also surrounding areas, as individuals purchase houses to reside in, or as 2nd or holiday residences. This has meant considerable numbers of citizens can not manage to purchase property in the location, with rates frequently more than 10 times the typical salary of around £ 15,000. This has brought about a population decrease. Strategies to develop a skatepark in Padstow have been suggested as well as funds are being raised to create this at the Recreation Ground (Wheal Jubilee Parc).
