In latter years the railway was used to ship slate and china clay from inland quarries to ships docking in Padstow.  Fish ere transported in the opposite direction to London and other markets

The railway lost most of its traffic when both the quarrying and fishing activities stopped or were greatly reduced.

The last passenger train was in 1967, with freight ending in 1983as the cost of investing in a new track was deemed uneconomic.

The 2009 Royal Cornwall Show and the Human Cannonball

Cornwall's Royal Show with Daredevil action

Music at the Royal Cornwall Show

The Royal Cornwall Show is held at a dedicated showground outside Wadebridge, the Show has roots that date back to 1793.

Local produce is sold and available in abundance a very popular and colourful flower show, the steam fair includes traction engines and traditional fairground attractions. making the Show a very well attended show with great support from the residents of Cornwall as well as visitors.