Okay, if you love the ocean as much as you love books, then Tintagel in Cornwall is absolutely the place for you... actually, there are lots of places by the sea that have books... but, the other bookshops aren't called The King Arthur Bookshop (with a specialty in the Arthurian legends), are they? Ha! Tintagel wins! Welcome, dear Sir or Lady, to King Arthur country.

So actually, this town is really awesome. It's one of the rare places that you can actually see in one day and not feel like you've missed anything. And yet, you could spend a whole week where and still not be bored. I couldn't believe how much there is to do! There's Merlin's Cave, King Arthur Bookshop, King Arthur's Hall, King Arthur's Cornwall (I know, I know), Camelot Castle Hotel (apparently, Nicolas Cage was staying there last Spring when we went), Tintagel Castle (rumored to be where King Arthur was conceived, oddly enough), and of course, a visitor's center. The Old Post Office is really awesome too... can I live there already? And oh my goodness, you simply have to try clotted cream on scones while your there... there's actually an amazing bakery just across the street from the King Arthur Bookshop, called Pengenna Pasties. Simply fabulous!

Tintagel Castle!

Merlin's Cave... careful, it likes to steal pant leg halves.

The Old Post Office.

But, the thing I liked about the King Arthur Bookshop was that is was so specialized. Nearly every places in England claims to have some connection with King Arthur, but nearly every source agrees that he was born around this area. So, they have all sorts of books and gifts centered on The Arthurian legend and its history. I could have stayed in there for hours! This whole area, and especially Tintagel, are a must for any King Arthur fan.