Cornwall Local Food and Drink

Lostwithiel was founded over 800 years ago by the Normans for the export of tin. Then the River Fowey was wide and deep, and sea going ships tied up along the quay, loading the tin destined for France and the Mediterranean ports. In the 13th century Lostwithiel was further developed to become the County Capital of Cornwall. It was the centre for the administration of Cornish county affairs and the main trading centre for tin.

Today Lostwithiel has a population of some 2300 people and is home to Cornwall’s best Farmers Market, together with some of the finest restaurants, pubs, and tea shops to be found in Cornwall.

Lostwithiel's success in promoting local Cornish food and drink has received widespread recognition recently, and the town has won three awards:-

• Winner - South West Market Town Awards 2006 (Business and Economy Category)
• Runner Up - Western Morning News "Best Food Town" Competition 2006 (Small Town Category)
• Runner Up - Western Morning News "Best Farmers' Market" Award 2005

Find out more about the wonderful Cornish food and drink available from our retailers, restaurants, cafes, public houses and hotels on the other pages of this web site. For more general details about Lostwithiel see www.lostwithiel.org.uk

The beautiful village of Lerryn lies on a tributary of the River Fowey about three miles south of Lostwithiel Cornwall. Lerryn has a population of about 300, who are able to buy a wide range of local Cornish produce in the village stores. For more details about Lerryn see www.lerrynvillage.co.uk

This web site has been developed by Lostwithiel Business Group on behalf of Lostwithiel Area Forum.

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