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 locals recommend
Mousehole Harbour
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 locals recommend
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
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 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Land's End Landmark Attraction
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Jubilee Pool 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 locals recommend
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Morrab RoadArt Gallery in the centre of Penzance with cafe facilities
Penzance Promenade
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 locals recommend
National Trust - Levant Mine and Beam Engine
Great day out and walks along the coast
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery QuayLots to enjoy in Falmouth