Penzance is the perfect place to explore the peninsular. At every turn the stunning coastline views, hidden coves and dramatic landscapes jump out at you.
There are many opportunities to get out to sea and make the most of Cornwall’s amazing coastline and unique marine wildlife – for a truly unique experience.
With its sub-tropical microclimate, Penzance forms a giant hot house for exotic plants. Throughout history, landowners and garden designers have taken advantage of these conditions to create stunning displays of natural beauty which continue to this day.
Penzance and Newlyn have been associated with art and culture for centuries with the Newlyn School of Artists and it is still an area which has a thriving arts community.
Although Penzance only became a town in the 1600s, people have
lived in the Penwith area for thousands of years.
Discover Penzance’s gems like St Michael’s Mount and Jubilee Pool.
You might expect a port town to offer its fare share of hidden
treasures, and Penzance shops do not disappoint.
Nestled in Mounts Bay, Penzance is the market town for West Cornwall and the gateway to the spectacular Land’s End Peninsula.
Forming a gateway to the Land’s End Peninsula, Penzance is one of the UK’s farthest-flung towns. But that doesn’t mean getting here has to be a hassle. With excellent connections from major destinations, you can arrive by train, plane, car or coach.
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