A fascinating area of coast steeped in a history dominated by Parson Hawker
Coronavirus has impacted on our visitor offer at many coastal locations. We ask all visitors to please observe social distancing measures. Lifeguard cover is due to resume at some beaches in May. To help plan your visit you’ll find more information on what to expect here.
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.
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:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
