INTRODUCTION

Callington has been in existence for many centuries but saw its first great expansion during the mining boom of the 19th Century. The centre of the town is a conservation area and this has preserved much of the vernacular architecture of that time as well as earlier examples, the most noteworthy being the parish church, St. Mary's.

MURAL TRAIL

Callington is nationally known for its mural trail. Throughout the town murals have been painted on walls by professional artists, college students and school children. They depict many aspects of life in the town both past and present.

THE COUNTRYSIDE

Callington is situated in the middle of East Cornwall, only a short distance from the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within sight of Bodmin Moor. Another moorland area is Kit Hill which overlooks the town. Surrounding the town are miles of quiet lanes with high Cornish banks that are a haven for wildlife. Where these are broken by gateways panoramic views are often revealed.

PLACES TO VISIT

There are numerous places to visit in the area. If you appreciate our country's heritage there is a wealth of sites within and around the town. There are also sites within a short distance of the town, Dupath Well, Holmbush Mine, Kit Hill, Morwhellam Quay and the Tamar Valley, etc. If its is countryside, tranquility and splendid landscape you only have a short walk out of town.

THINGS TO DO

If you like walking Callington is the place to come as there are miles of paths in the parish and beyond. If you enjoy sports you can play golf at the nearby world famous St Mellion golf course or indulge in a variety of sports at the Callington Community College. With the Tamar only a short distance away there is the opportunity to sail, canoe or just take a ferry and enjoy the bird life on the river. In June there is the Kit Hill Run and in October there is the renowned Honey Fair.

ACCOMODATION

There is a selection of accommodation available in and around Callington, from welcoming Bed & Breakfast and Guest Houses to Self Catering and camping. If you require a hotel there is one only a short distance away at the St Mellion Golf & Country Club. the Town Clerk's Office can provide leaflets on accommodation around Callington and in the South East district.

FOOD & DRINK

Callington has a wide variety of eating establishments, there are several take-away's and cafes, historic public houses that provide food and a selection of restaurants, some of them having won national awards. The famous Ginsters provides the traditional Cornish pasty but cuisine in the town also includes Chinese, Indian and Malaysian/Thai.