Boscastle Museum of Witchcraft
Houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft related artifacts. One of Cornwall's most popular museums.
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An iconic and unique building, set on a steep-sided valley on the rugged north Cornwall coast, this National Trust-owned rural retreat offers top quality accommodation. Perfect for everyone from single travellers, to family holidayers, YHA Boscastle makes the ideal base for your Cornish coastal break in a pretty, bustling fishing village which typifies the local area.
For a more energetic activity break, you’ll also find excellent surfing and sailing, plus miles of coastal footpaths to explore - great for walking holidays.
Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 20:30.
Self-catering: YHA Boscastle is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is no parking at the hostel. Customers can use the council car park which is £5.20 for 24 hours, or free overnight from 17:00 - 10:00. You may drive down to our hostel and stop to unload and drop off bags, then go and park.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Boscastle, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
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We are very grateful for all of the help and support that our generous volunteers give to YHA. We are proud of our “Investors in Volunteering” accreditation and have a wide range of opportunities available across the country, all of which will provide great learning or social experiences and help us to create even more opportunities for young people.
Volunteering is a great way to meet people, visit new places, gain experiences and have fun. Full details of all of our various volunteering programmes can be found through YHA Volunteering.
YHA Boscastle originally started it's life as the Palace Stables, owned by the National Trust. YHA took control of the building in 1960 and began a two year restoration process, opening the hostel on 21st July 1962.
On 16th August 2004, Boscastle was hit with a devastating flood that affected the entire village. Localised rain poured onto the village and surrounding areas at a peak of nearly four inches per hour. The river rose to the level of the hostels guttering, flooding the entire building, destroying all furniture and any possessions left inside. Due to the quick thinking of the hostel crew, everyone was evacuated safely.
After these events, donations and support began coming in from all over the world. YHA began a fundraising campaign hoping to raise £50,000. Thanks to the support of so many people, it raised over £110,000.
After major repairs and refurbishments, YHA Boscastle reopened just two years later and has stood proud at the rivers edge since.
The team at YHA Boscastle love the outdoors and think it is a stunning place to work. They know a lot of the local activity providers in the area and would be happy to share this information with guests
Manager recommends: For a typical Cornwall family holiday experience, grab a take-away cream tea from the local bakers and make your way to the headland. If you get the timing right you’ll see the blowhole in action, or if it’s later in the day catch a stunning sunset. This Cornish coast break also offers the miles of superb routes for walking holidays.