Carolyn’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Small quaint fishing village nearby. Buses run regularly from Penzance bus station or at the bus stop at the bottom of Causewayhead outside of Marshalls Estate Agents.
84 habitants recommandent
Port de Mousehole
21 Commercial RoadSmall quaint fishing village nearby. Buses run regularly from Penzance bus station or at the bus stop at the bottom of Causewayhead outside of Marshalls Estate Agents.
Sennen Cove
Great for surfing
Beautiful sculpture gardens at Gulval, close to Penzance
215 habitants recommandent
Jardins de sculptures de Tremenheere
Beautiful sculpture gardens at Gulval, close to Penzance
Walk along the coastpath to Saint Michael's Mount cross the causeway tide permitting or take a small boat. Sadly a charge now applies to go to the Mount and you need to book, you can book in advance online. Not open Saturdays.
690 habitants recommandent
Mont Saint-Michel
Walk along the coastpath to Saint Michael's Mount cross the causeway tide permitting or take a small boat. Sadly a charge now applies to go to the Mount and you need to book, you can book in advance online. Not open Saturdays.
Beautiful rugged coastal walk down to beach and along the cliff
14 habitants recommandent
Pendeen Watch Lighthouse
Beautiful rugged coastal walk down to beach and along the cliff
Praa Sands Beach
South West Coast PathParking close to beach ..cafe..
Porthcurno..Watch a great performance under the stars..booking required
545 habitants recommandent
Théâtre Minack
Porthcurno..Watch a great performance under the stars..booking required
Kynance Cove
National Trust picturesque
Take the train from PZ into St Ives (change at St Erth) and leave the hassle of parking behind. The train takes the scenic route and takes you directly to Porthmimster Beach..
Or use the park and ride at St Erth..
Or Bus from Penzance
18 habitants recommandent
St Ives station
Take the train from PZ into St Ives (change at St Erth) and leave the hassle of parking behind. The train takes the scenic route and takes you directly to Porthmimster Beach..
Or use the park and ride at St Erth..
Or Bus from Penzance
Beautiful views. Firework display weekly during the summer. Pay to park.
249 habitants recommandent
Attraction Land's End Landmark
Land's EndBeautiful views. Firework display weekly during the summer. Pay to park.
Conservation
seal rescue centre at Gweek ..watch the seals at feeding time
187 habitants recommandent
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
seal rescue centre at Gweek ..watch the seals at feeding time
Food Scene
Enjoy a cuppa..have a swim..join the coastal path at Perranuthnoe.. my favourite place! Beach is tidal
14 habitants recommandent
The Cabin
Enjoy a cuppa..have a swim..join the coastal path at Perranuthnoe.. my favourite place! Beach is tidal
Newlyn ...Place to eat if you are a fish lover..always a bit of a wait but a quick turnaround.
154 habitants recommandent
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadNewlyn ...Place to eat if you are a fish lover..always a bit of a wait but a quick turnaround.
The Dolphin Tavern
Quay StreetGood pub food
Artist Residence Penzance
Nice cosy place for a drink or food. Real fire.
Around Penzance
Book the geothermal pool for a hot swim experience (in advance on their website)
165 habitants recommandent
Piscine Jubilee Penzance
Battery RoadBook the geothermal pool for a hot swim experience (in advance on their website)
Morrab Gardens
Morrab RoadLocal garden within walking distance
Art Gallery in the centre of Penzance with cafe facilities
89 habitants recommandent
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Morrab RoadArt Gallery in the centre of Penzance with cafe facilities
Take a stroll or just sit and take in the far reaching view
19 habitants recommandent
Promenade de Penzance
South West Coast PathTake a stroll or just sit and take in the far reaching view
Special Interest
Great day out and walks along the coast
34 habitants recommandent
National Trust - Mine de Levant et moteur à vapeur
Great day out and walks along the coast
Musée national de la marine de Cornouailles
Discovery QuayLots to enjoy in Falmouth