Lostwithiel - Your Centre for Local Food and Drink
Lostwithiel in Cornwall nestles in the Fowey River valley about 6 miles east of the Eden Project and 5 miles north of Fowey just off the A390. The town is overlooked by Restormel Castle and surrounded by the beautiful Cornish countryside.
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.
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
