Tintagel Old Post Office

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so, however, Tintagel Old Post Office is closed.

One of the Trust's most delightful medieval buildings, enhanced by a cottage garden

More about this place

Family walking in the woodland at Box Hill, Surrey

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do

Take a walk nearby

Barras Nose headland, Tintagel, North Cornwall

Tintagel walk 

Enjoy a scenic walk at Barras Nose, a headland at Tintagel, in the lee of the towering Tintagel Island and Castle ruins linked to the legends of King Arthur.

Rocky Valley nestles off the coast, east of Tintagel, North Cornwall

Rocky Valley walk 

Plunge into this amazing rocky gorge-like valley to follow a tumbling stream to the sea.

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History

The Hall at Tintagel Old Post Office, Cornwall

The house and its history 

Discover a story spanning over six hundred years, of how a small medieval manor house was slowly modified into the building you see today.

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Places to stay

Harbour View holiday cottage, Boscastle, Cornwall

Stay a little longer 

You can stay just a stone's throw from the harbour at cottages full of individual character or, if you prefer somewhere a little more off the beaten track, Elm Cottage might be the perfect place to stay.

Campervan

No overnight camping and parking 

No overnight camping or parking is allowed at the places we care for. More information on why we don’t permit visitors to stay overnight at our car parks can be found here.

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Join or give

Traditional baking in the cloam oven at Tintagel Old Post Office

Future volunteering opportunities  

Tintagel Old Post Office and North Cornwall National Trust will be grateful for volunteer support when things reopen. If you are interested in volunteering, please keep checking for future opportunities.

The back garden of Tintagel Old Post Office

Dedicate a donation 

Many visitors have fond memories of their visit to North Cornwall and Tintagel Old Post Office. Dedicate a donation to someone special or mark a momentous occasion and help look after this ancient abode for future generations to enjoy.

Visitors in the garden at a National Trust place

Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

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Shopping

Bring some character to your garden with our range of garden decor, available on the online shop

Treat yourself 

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop. Your purchases and support enable us to continue to care for the nature, beauty and history we all miss.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Tintagel Old Post Office on the National Trust Collections website

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