Hayle Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish in west Cornwall, England
About Hayle
The modern town of Hayle dates from the 18th century but there has been activity on this site since the Bronze Age when traders used the port for its safe anchorage. Hayle is famous for its association with the Cornish industry of mining and was once an important port for the exporting of copper ore in the 19th century. Equally famous for engineering, the Harvey family had a foundry in Hayle dating from the 1770s - hence the formation of the two distinct sides of town:CopperhouseandFoundry, of which Hayle can still be loosely divided into today. At the end of the 19th century Hayle's smelting industries went into a slow but steady decline, which would continue well into the 1900s. During this time, the potential of Hayle as a tourist destination did not go unnoticed. The town's position by
Top Attractions in Hayle
Explore the best things to see and do in Hayle:
- ★Godrevy
- ★St. Elwyn's Church
- ★The Hayle Towans
Where to Eat in Hayle
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Angarrack Inn
- 🍴Balti King
- 🍴Curry Leaf
- 🍴Dylan's Cafe
- 🍴Eastern Empire
- 🍴Fresh
Where to Stay in Hayle
- 🏨Premier Inn Hayle
- 🏨The Penellen Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨The White Hart Hotel
Hayle Travel Guide Sections
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