🇬🇧 Tintagel Castle: Birthplace of King Arthur! 🏰✨
📍 Tintagel Castle, Cornwall Legend says King Arthur was conceived here by Merlin's magic! This dramatic clifftop ruin (half on mainland, half on an island connected by a 70m-high bridge 🌉) is the stuff of legends. ⚔️ Must-See Highlights: • Arthur's Statue ("Gallos") - Towering bronze figure with sword • Merlin's Cave - Explore at low tide (watch for waves!) • Roman & Medieval Ruins - 6th-century trading port artifacts 🚗 Getting There: 1️⃣ From London: 🚂 Train: Paddington → Bodmin Parkway (3.5h) 🚌 Bus: 11A → Camelford → 95 to Tintagel (2h total) 2️⃣ From Exeter: 🚌 Direct bus #6 → Bude → #95 (3.5h) 🎟️ Ticket Hacks: • Book online: Adults £18.6 (vs £22.2 onsite) • English Heritage members FREE • Reserve bridge time slots (10AM slots sell fast!) 🥾 Pro Tips: • Visit Apr-Jun/Sep to avoid crowds • Wear grippy shoes - coastal winds are fierce! • Combine with Tintagel Old Post Office & St. Nectan's Glen waterfall 🌊 Why It's Magic: "Standing on those cliffs, you can almost hear Merlin whispering in the wind..." #KingArthur #Cornwall #UKCastles #BritishHistory #HiddenUK #LondonDayTrips #LegendaryBritain