Morwenstow
A fascinating area of coast steeped in a history dominated by Parson Hawker
Planning your visit
Parking information and tide times for the Bude to Morwenstow area. Please check in advance of setting off.
Morwenstow
Overview
A fascinating area of coast steeped in a history dominated by Parson Hawker
Morwenstow nestles on the Cornish coast north of Bude near the border with Devon. There are some wonderful walks here, whether you are looking for a short stroll out to enjoy the cliff top views, or prefer a longer circular route.
Learn more about the intriguing history of vibrant local characters such as Parson R.S. Hawker, the vicar of Morwenstow in the nineteenth century. Hawker’s Hut, driftwood-built, can be found on the cliff edge near his church. The church at Morwenstow has been standing for more than a thousand years, with parts of it dating back to Norman times.
Rectory Farm, owned by the National Trust, has some buildings originally built in the fourteenth century when they were lived in by monks. The tenants now run an award-winning tea-room.
- Telephone
- 01208863046
- morwenstow@nationaltrust.org.uk
Morwenstow
How to get here
- Address
- near Bude, Cornwall
- By road
- Parking: on site
Morwenstow
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Morwenstow
Opening times
Sunday 24 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 25 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 26 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 27 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 28 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 29 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 30 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Morwenstow
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01208863046
- morwenstow@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- near Bude, Cornwall