Callington Area Guide

Callington is a characterful and well located civil parish and town in east Cornwall, between the famous moors of Bodmin and Dartmoor. 

Famous for its mural trail guiding you through the town, and annual community event the Honey Fair, which is one of biggest street fairs in Cornwall, Callington has an incredible amount to offer. 

Callington is renowned for its friendly community spirit. There are lots of independent shops in the town centre that have been trading for generations which are a testament to this. This spirit and character is something the local council is keen to maintain. Callington is also considered one of the safest places in the UK to live. Perfectly situated, the town is in a central location for easy access further into Cornwall, or across the border into Devon and beyond. 

There are lots of walking spots in the area, most with stunning country views. Kit Hill sits on the skyline on the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with miles of panoramic views. Close by, the picturesque village of Kelly Bray offers many peaceful walking routes including a circular route around the hill to the chimney of Kit Hill. Due to the rural nature of many surrounding areas, there are an abundance of beautiful woodland walks and plenty of routes for walking the dog. 

Fast becoming a hub for arts and culture, Callington has its own amateur dramatics society, theatre and Callington Arts Venue (CAVe) for showcasing films, dance and music. If you are interested in sport, you can watch Callington Town Football Club, Callington County Cricket Club or join Callington Badminton Club. 

Callington is home to the famous Ginsters food manufacturing company, who use local produce from around the area to produce their products. Part of the Samworth Brothers group, the company offer many employment opportunities in the area. 

A former agricultural market town, Callington was recorded in the Doomsday Book. Originally a Saxon settlement, the town and surrounding area boomed in the 15th century due to mining. In the 19th century, Callington was one of the most important mining areas in Great Britain. The East Cornwall Mineral Railway connected mines and quarries in Callington and Gunnislake and mining heritage still makes up much of the landscape in the area. 

Callington now has a population of around 6,000 but, keen not to stand still, there have been lots of housing development in recent years with more planned for the future. 

Kivells Director Sam Turner adds, “Callington is a fantastic place to live, with wonderful people and a real community spirit. Kivells have been at the heart of Callington for decades and know the local market intimately.” 

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