The historic market town of Penzance, set in the far west of Cornwall, is positioned on the edge of the beautiful, evocative Mounts Bay, where the view of St Michaels Mount – rising some 230’ above the sparkling sea – has beckoned Pilgrims since Medieval times. The working harbour is busy with colourful yachts and boats, including a ferry in summer that journeys to the Isles of Scilly, and often plays host to elegant tall ships, whose masts can be seen etched against the town’s historic skyline. The harbour also often offers the chance to experience the thrill of a deep-sea fishing trip or a marine wildlife exploration, where you can spot basking sharks, seals and even whales alongside a host of other creatures. For those who prefer to stay on dry land, you can take a gentle saunter along the Cornish coast where cliffs, secret coves, and sandy beaches edge the sea. The town is peppered with a patchwork of architecture from the Georgian and Victorian eras, alongside old Cornish Fishermen’s cottages. A Town Trail (available at the Tourist Information Office and other outlets) will lead you through the labyrinth of streets on a voyage of discovery, from the Hotel where Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar was first announced, to the delightful sub-tropical Morrab Gardens, the setting for the country’s largest private Subscription Library, founded in 1818. Antique shops and art galleries abound, or how about a dip in the Art Deco Open Air Bathing Pool, which is set into the rocks and filled by the sea. The area’s culture and history are celebrated at Penlee House Gallery & Museum, where a year-round programme of changing exhibitions offer a unique chance to see world-famous Newlyn School paintings just a mile or so from where they were created over 100 years ago. Penlee House is much-loved by locals, so you may be lucky enough to hear first-hand stories of when ‘granny’ modelled for that painting, and you can take a stroll along the promenade and stand exactly where Norman Garstin stood for his celebrated painting ‘The Rain it Raineth Every Day’. In west Cornwall, the chapters of time are reversed as far back as the Neolithic era with dramatic standing stones such as Lanyon Quoit, or how about Chysauster Ancient Village which dates back 2,000 years. Penzance has been visited by Smugglers, the Spanish Armada, and Medieval Pilgrims now it’s your turn……
Attraction
Carn Euny Iron Age Courtyard House Settlement
Chysauster Ancient Village
Geevor Tin Mine
Isles of Scilly Steamship Company Limited
Land's End
Newlyn Art Gallery
Pendeen Lighthouse
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Praa Sands
Sancreed Beacon
St Michael's Mount
Tregiffian Burial Chamber
Trengwainton Garden
Camping
Bone Valley Caravan & Camping Park
Noongallas Camping
Classes
Club
Cottage
Council
Dentist
Bay Dental Surgery
Harper
Hirst ,Doyle, Hobson
Doctor
Alverton Practice
Cape Cornwall Surgery
Morrab Surgery
Penalverne Surgery
Sunnyside Surgery
Estate Agent
Lodge & Thomas
Marshalls
Miller & Son
Pearce & Richards
Stratton Creber
West Cornwall Home Office
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Mounts Bay Fitness
Nirvana Health Club
Oxygen Health Club
Holiday Park
John Fowler Parks
Kenegie Manor
Wheal Rodney Lodges
Hostel
YHA Penzance
YMCA Cornwall Hostel
Inn
Dolphin Tavern
Old Coastguard Hotel
Union Hotel
Market
Penzance & Newlyn RFC Car Boot
Penzance Country Market
Pub and Bar
Admiral Benbow
Crown Inn
Old Bath Inn
Old Coastguard Hotel
Peruvian Arms
Pirate Inn
Sea & Horses Hotel
Southern Comfort Hotel
Star Inn
The Seven Stars
Union Hotel
Restaurant
Abbey Restaurant
Alverne Restaurant
Bay Restaurant
Buttery Restaurant
Dolphin Tavern
Gino’s Spaghetti House
Harris's Restaurant
Hotel Penzance
Hotel Penzance
New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
Old Bath Inn
Old Coastguard Hotel
Sukothai Restaurant
Summerhouse (The)
Tarbert Hotel
Thai Moon
The Smugglers
Turks Head Inn
School
Alverton Primary School
Heamoor County Primary School
Humphry Davy School
Mounts Bay School
Newlyn Infant & Junior School
Penzance Junior School
St Mary’s C of E School
The Bolitho School
Self-Catering
Featherdown Farm
Lamorna Cove
The Bungalow
Wheal Rodney Lodges
Solicitor
Boase Bennetts and James
Jewill Hill & Bennett
Peter Gildener
Taxi
A 2 B Taxis
Castle Cars
Jolly Rogers Cars
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Cornish Pirates RFC (Rugby Union)
Cornwall Women (Cricket)
Morgarows St Ives Hockey Club (Women's Hockey)
Penzance Cricket Club (Cricket)
Penzance Sailing Club (Sailing)
Penzance Wheelers (Cycling)
Pure Grappling (Martial Arts)
St Buryan CC (Cricket)
Shops
Books Plus
Hardwicks Bargain Book Shops
The Living Word
Plants For All Seasons
Boots
Bay Tree Nurseries
Lower Kenneggy Nurseries
The Barn
Claws & Paws
Peasgoods Pharmacy
Reynolds
Pengelly's
Surfmaster
Badcocks Gallery
Men-an-Tol Studio
BodyShop
Sandpiper Gallery
The Pottery
John Watson Marine Art
Millpool Gallery
Edix Picture House
Navigator Arts
The Round House
Great Atlantic
The Rainyday Gallery
Shears Fine Art
Yew Tree Gallery
Contour Contemporary
Goldfish Contemporary
Thorntons
Archie Browns Healthfoods
Bosavern Farm
Olds Vivian Ltd
Pure Nuff Stuff
Trevelyan Farm
H Samuel
B&Q
Specsavers
Antiques
Johnson Peter
Antiques & Fine Art
Boathouse Antiques
Superdrug
Activities
Marine Discovery Penzance(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Mermaid Pleasure Trips(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Penzance Wheelers(Cycling)
Mulfra Trekking Centre(Riding)
Mermaid Diving(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Penzance
Hotel Penzance (0.11 miles)
Hotel of the Year 2006 and Restaurant of the Year 2006, 2007 and 2008 at the Cornwall Tourism Awards, Hotel Penzance has quality accommodation, superb food and sea views. Hotel Penzance provides ... More
Union Hotel (0.11 miles)
Artist Residence (0.15 miles)
The Georgian House (0.15 miles)
Welcome to the Penzance Georgian House where you will find cheap and cheerful accommodation in the very heart of Penzance. Located in the art district, there are many cornish galleries, ... More
Armeria House (0.19 miles)
The Longboat Hotel (0.23 miles)
Estoril Hotel (0.24 miles)
This hotel has recently been awarded the AA three red diamond award which puts it into the top 10% of its AA diamond rating. A beautiful, Victorian hotel combining original architectural features with modern comfort ... More | visit website
Carnson House (0.28 miles)
Whiteways Guest House (0.28 miles)
The Guest House is very conveniently located in a central position in Penzance 50 Metres from Coach and Railway Stations,Heliport and Isle of Scilly Ferry about 10 minutes away,Also close ... More
Camilla House (0.28 miles)
Multiple award winning non-smoking Guest House accommodation with quality of service for visitors to Cornwall. Ideal base for both guests seeking a break and those requiring a relaxing time while on business.
The Award winning Camilla ... More | visit website
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