A walk around Penzance takes you past its working harbour, some fine Georgian architecture and into subtropical gardens. From the Humphry Davy statue in Market Jew Street, stroll down through the eclectic shops and galleries of Chapel Street to the newly renovated Promenade and Jubilee Pool Lido.
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A 1930’s art deco Lido and geothermal pool.
In Penlee Park
Extensive summer programme
0.2 mile
Scillonian sails daily from the harbour
Subtropical gardens in the heart of town
Tour of historical Penzance
3 miles
Tidal island and castle
Penzance (and Penwith) has a great mix of independent pubs, restaurants and cafes offering excellent regional produce from Cornish cheeses, freshly baked pastries to Newly seafood and fish. A new generation of local chefs are passionate about sourcing the best of Cornwall.
Navy Inn
Turk’s Head
Dolphin
The Tolcarne
Admiral Benbow
The Fisherman’s Arms
Shore
Barbican Bistro
Alverne
Mackerel Sky
Argoe
MermaidAlley
45 Queens Street
Artists Residence
Mr Billy’s
Honey Pot
Orangery
Helly’s Deli
Jubilee pool
The Fisherman’s Rest
7 miles
Zennor
5 miles
Perranuthnoe
3 miles
Mousehole
3 miles
Mousehole
12 miles
Porthleven
1.5 mile
Long Rock
Penwith boasts a rich cultural and historical heritage. The “quality of light” of its coastline which attracted and inspired earlier generations of artists continues to fire the creative spirit today.
Whilst the rugged landscape of standing stones and engine houses draw the visitor into Cornwall’s past.
0.5 mile
Newlyn School Artists
0.5 mile
Causewayhead, Penzance
1 mile
Contemporary Art
8 miles
Modern art on the beach
8 miles
Museum and Sculpture garden
6 miles
Kurt Jackson Gallery in St Just
1 mile
Art classes throughout the year
8 miles
Museum of global communication
8 miles
Following in the footsteps of Cornish miners
8 miles
Restored 1840’s beam engine
30 miles
Maritime Museum
8 miles
Open air, clifftop theatre
On the sheltered south coast subtropical gardens benefit from the mild air of the Gulf Stream. In these luxuriant gardens coastal planting and exotic species are the backdrop to the spring glory of magnolias, camellias and daffodils.
2 miles
Walled garden and early blooms
2 miles
Magnificent camellias and magnolias
3 miles
Exotic planting and sculptures
40 miles
Historic gardens restored to former glory
25 miles
Wooded valley with tree ferns
25 miles
On the Helford river
25 miles
Woodland walk to the sea
39 miles
Eco visitor attraction with biodomes
Around the unspoilt Penwith and Lizard peninsulas are many wide sandy beaches, sheltered fishing villages and smugglers coves ready to be explored.
8 miles
Long sandy beach near Land’s End
7 miles
Turquoise water and white sand
5 miles
Small village & harbour. Former artists colony
8 miles
Unspoilt fishing hamlet
8 miles
Small fishing cove, ideal for birdwatching
7 miles
Village on rocky north coast
3 miles
Long open beach. Swimming, windsurfing & paddle boarding
5 miles
2 small coves
4 miles
Large sandy cove
6 miles
Wide surfing bay
The South West coastal path follows the dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches and fishing coves near Land’s End. Perfect for walkers, birdwatchers and surfers alike.
South West coastal path & inland walks around Penwith
Sennen / Praa Sands / St Ives bay
Traditional and e-bike hire
Wildlife excursions with Marine Discovery
Kernow Coasteering
Hoxton Special & GOSUP
