Penzance area guidebook
Sunbathing and swimming
Jubilee Pool is an iconic Art Deco sea water Lido. Recently refurbished due to storm damage, the locals clubbed together to save it.
165 locals recommend
Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadJubilee Pool is an iconic Art Deco sea water Lido. Recently refurbished due to storm damage, the locals clubbed together to save it.
Safe for swimming at low tide, perfect for nude sunbathing, and fantastic scenery.
40 locals recommend
Pedn Vounder Beach
South West Coast PathSafe for swimming at low tide, perfect for nude sunbathing, and fantastic scenery.
Sightseeing
St. Micheals Mount is a rare sight. Its not often that you find a castle on a tiny island such as this.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
St. Micheals Mount is a rare sight. Its not often that you find a castle on a tiny island such as this.
If you are a member of the National Trust it will be free to enter.
160 locals recommend
Glendurgan Garden
If you are a member of the National Trust it will be free to enter.
Golowan
Battery RoadTraditional local festival.
Tanglewood is a local hidden gem, but with lots of quirky sculptures and surprises for children and adults too!
8 locals recommend
Tanglewood Wild Garden
Sancreed LaneTanglewood is a local hidden gem, but with lots of quirky sculptures and surprises for children and adults too!
Caerhays
Fascinating castle set in grounds with beautiful Magnolias.
Neighbourhoods
Penzance is a very old town with a rich history of pirates and smuggling. Walk down Chapel street and find interesting shops selling antiques and art. Have a drink in some of Penzance's oldest and quirkiest pubs such as the Admiral Benbow.
161 locals recommend
Penzance
Penzance is a very old town with a rich history of pirates and smuggling. Walk down Chapel street and find interesting shops selling antiques and art. Have a drink in some of Penzance's oldest and quirkiest pubs such as the Admiral Benbow.