Bodelva
Settlement in Cornwall
England
Bodelva
Bodelva is a small rural village located in Cornwall, England. Situated approximately 6 miles northeast of St Austell, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the region. Bodelva is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
One of the prominent features of Bodelva is its proximity to the world-renowned Eden Project, which is just a stone's throw away. The Eden Project is a popular tourist attraction, showcasing stunning botanical gardens housed within giant biomes, and offering educational and environmental experiences.
Despite its small size, Bodelva offers a range of amenities and facilities for both residents and visitors. The village is home to a traditional pub, serving locally sourced food and beverages, as well as a convenience store to cater to everyday needs. Bodelva also has a primary school, providing education for local children.
The village acts as a gateway to the beautiful Cornish coastline, with several stunning beaches nearby, including the popular Par Sands Beach and the picturesque Polkerris Beach. These coastal areas offer opportunities for swimming, water sports, and scenic walks along the cliffs.
Bodelva has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with the A390 road passing through, connecting it to nearby towns and the wider Cornwall region.
In summary, Bodelva is a charming and peaceful village, offering a blend of rural beauty and access to nearby attractions. Its close proximity to the Eden Project and the stunning Cornish coastline makes it an attractive destination for both locals and tourists alike.
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Bodelva Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 50.361062/-4.737282 or Grid Reference SX0554. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Western domes at the Eden Project taken from the entrance to the park through the visitor centre
Rainforest Biome, Eden Project
The Eden Project was conceived in the mid 1990s by local record producer Tim Smit as an educational facility, by showcasing plants used for food and medicinal purposes.
Work on the site started in 1998 with the project officially opening to the public on 17 March 2001.
Utilising a recently decommissioned former china clay pit, the centrepiece consists of two large greenhouses, to create Biomes climatically controlled to provide conditions for Mediterranean and rainforest plants respectively. These are entered by a connecting entrance area. Also in the site is an educational centre and art gallery called The Core (opened in 2005), a stage (hosting an annual music festival among other events) and a large visitors’ centre. The whole area is landscaped with further planting. All soil both inside and outside the Biomes was made for the Project, that in the Biomes from composted bark and that in the landscaping from recycled domestic green waste.
It is one of the top visitor attractions in Cornwall, attracting around a million visitors each year.
Holmbush Road (A390)
The A390 runs for 60 miles between Tavistock and a roundabout with the A30 at Three Burrows, 5 miles north west of the city of Truro in Cornwall, via Lostwithiel, St Blazey, and St Austell. It is an important road as it forms part of the main route (the Truro to Dobwalls section) from Truro to Plymouth. It can be used to travel along the spine of Cornwall as a more leisurely drive instead of using the A30.
![Bridge Street, St Blazey St Blazey (Cornish: Lanndreth) is a small town in Cornwall, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of St Austell. The town takes its name from the Armenian Saint Blaise who, in Christian tradition, is believed to have &quot;cure[d] toothache, sore throats and cattle diseases&quot;.
The local mining industries once dominated the town; historically copper and tin were mined in and around the parish, whilst more recently china clay has been the principal commodity mined. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1701065">SX0554 : The Eden Project</a> is located about a mile and a half (2 km) from the centre of the town and the large number of visitors this attracts has led to the development of tourism in the town.
St Blazey. (2022, April 23). In Wikipedia. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Blazey" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Blazey">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/34/75/7347531_986ab475.jpg)
Bridge Street, St Blazey
St Blazey (Cornish: Lanndreth) is a small town in Cornwall, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of St Austell. The town takes its name from the Armenian Saint Blaise who, in Christian tradition, is believed to have "cure[d] toothache, sore throats and cattle diseases".
The local mining industries once dominated the town; historically copper and tin were mined in and around the parish, whilst more recently china clay has been the principal commodity mined. SX0554 : The Eden Project is located about a mile and a half (2 km) from the centre of the town and the large number of visitors this attracts has led to the development of tourism in the town.
St Blazey. (2022, April 23). In Wikipedia. Link
Bus Stop near Doubletrees School
The A390 runs for 60 miles between Tavistock and a roundabout with the A30 at Three Burrows, 5 miles north west of the city of Truro in Cornwall, via Lostwithiel, St Blazey, and St Austell. It is an important road as it forms part of the main route (the Truro to Dobwalls section) from Truro to Plymouth. It can be used to travel along the spine of Cornwall as a more leisurely drive instead of using the A30.
A390, St Austell Road, St Blazey Gate
The A390 runs for 60 miles between Tavistock and a roundabout with the A30 at Three Burrows, 5 miles north west of the city of Truro in Cornwall, via Lostwithiel, St Blazey, and St Austell. It is an important road as it forms part of the main route (the Truro to Dobwalls section) from Truro to Plymouth. It can be used to travel along the spine of Cornwall as a more leisurely drive instead of using the A30.
![Rose Hill, St Blazey St Blazey (Cornish: Lanndreth) is a small town in Cornwall, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of St Austell. The town takes its name from the Armenian Saint Blaise who, in Christian tradition, is believed to have &quot;cure[d] toothache, sore throats and cattle diseases&quot;.
The local mining industries once dominated the town; historically copper and tin were mined in and around the parish, whilst more recently china clay has been the principal commodity mined. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1701065">SX0554 : The Eden Project</a> is located about a mile and a half (2 km) from the centre of the town and the large number of visitors this attracts has led to the development of tourism in the town.
St Blazey. (2022, April 23). In Wikipedia. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Blazey" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Blazey">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/34/75/7347541_fcb16d1e.jpg)
Rose Hill, St Blazey
St Blazey (Cornish: Lanndreth) is a small town in Cornwall, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of St Austell. The town takes its name from the Armenian Saint Blaise who, in Christian tradition, is believed to have "cure[d] toothache, sore throats and cattle diseases".
The local mining industries once dominated the town; historically copper and tin were mined in and around the parish, whilst more recently china clay has been the principal commodity mined. SX0554 : The Eden Project is located about a mile and a half (2 km) from the centre of the town and the large number of visitors this attracts has led to the development of tourism in the town.
St Blazey. (2022, April 23). In Wikipedia. Link
![Church Hill, St Blazey St Blazey (Cornish: Lanndreth) is a small town in Cornwall, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of St Austell. The town takes its name from the Armenian Saint Blaise who, in Christian tradition, is believed to have &quot;cure[d] toothache, sore throats and cattle diseases&quot;. The church, which was built between 1440 and 1445, is dedicated to Saint Blaise. It is a Grade II* listed building (List Entry Number:
1289700 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1289700" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1289700">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic England).
The local mining industries once dominated the town; historically copper and tin were mined in and around the parish, whilst more recently china clay has been the principal commodity mined. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1701065">SX0554 : The Eden Project</a> is located about a mile and a half (2 km) from the centre of the town and the large number of visitors this attracts has led to the development of tourism in the town.
St Blazey. (2022, April 23). In Wikipedia. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Blazey" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Blazey">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/34/75/7347543_38528efc.jpg)
Church Hill, St Blazey
St Blazey (Cornish: Lanndreth) is a small town in Cornwall, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of St Austell. The town takes its name from the Armenian Saint Blaise who, in Christian tradition, is believed to have "cure[d] toothache, sore throats and cattle diseases". The church, which was built between 1440 and 1445, is dedicated to Saint Blaise. It is a Grade II* listed building (List Entry Number:
1289700 Link Historic England).
The local mining industries once dominated the town; historically copper and tin were mined in and around the parish, whilst more recently china clay has been the principal commodity mined. SX0554 : The Eden Project is located about a mile and a half (2 km) from the centre of the town and the large number of visitors this attracts has led to the development of tourism in the town.
St Blazey. (2022, April 23). In Wikipedia. Link
Historic England).
The local mining industries once dominated the town; historically copper and tin were mined in and around the parish, whilst more recently china clay has been the principal commodity mined. SX0554 : The Eden Project is located about a mile and a half (2 km) from the centre of the town and the large number of visitors this attracts has led to the development of tourism in the town.
St Blazey. (2022, April 23). In Wikipedia. Link
Bridge Street Level Crossing, St Blazey
The A390 runs for 60 miles between Tavistock and a roundabout with the A30 at Three Burrows, 5 miles north west of the city of Truro in Cornwall, via Lostwithiel, St Blazey, and St Austell. It is an important road as it forms part of the main route (the Truro to Dobwalls section) from Truro to Plymouth. It can be used to travel along the spine of Cornwall as a more leisurely drive instead of using the A30.
Bodelva is located at Grid Ref: SX0554 (Lat: 50.361062, Lng: -4.737282)
Unitary Authority: Cornwall
Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 50.361062,-4.737282Cafe
Little Lunch Box
Cuisine: regional
Indoor Seating: yes
Level: 0
Operator: Eden Project
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Takeaway: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 50.3620537/-4.7441624
Bus Stop
Eden P&R
Bus: yes
Long Name: Eden Project Eden P&R (E-bound)
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Toilets
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Toilets
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Cafe
Eden Coffee House
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SkyWire finish
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
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Restaurant
Biome Kitchen
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Indoor Seating: yes
Opening Hours Signed: no
Outdoor Seating: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 50.3616387/-4.7439261
Link Shop
Level: 2
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Operator: Eden Project
Shop: gift
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Lat/Long: 50.3620526/-4.744007
Toilets
Access: yes
Changing Table: yes
Fee: no
Female: yes
Level: 2
Male: yes
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Access: no
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Man Made: tower
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 52
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Access: customers
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Bench
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Shelter
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Bin: no
Lit: yes
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Artwork Type: installation
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
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Elevator
Access: customers
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Bus Stop
Bodelva Top Turn
Bus: yes
Long Name: Tregrehan Mills Bodelva Top Turn (NW-bound)
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Bus Stop
Bodelva Top Turn
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 50.3586958/-4.7345442
Board Type: welcome_sign
Information: board
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Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Diameter: 150
Fire Hydrant Position: green
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 50.3606949/-4.7429165
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