Attractions
Family guide to St Michael’s Mount
The Penzance Gallery Guide
A guide to Penzance’s gardens
Explore ancient Penwith
The best dog-friendly beaches
Day trip to: the mining coast
With a rich artistic tradition, countless beauty spots and a heritage landscape that’s the stuff of legend, Penzance forms a gateway to some of Cornwall’s top sites. Stay in the town centre or take a day trip to one of our nearby attractions.
Illyria : Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’
Event
at Penlee Park Open Air Theatre.
Newlyn Harbour Lights Switch - On
Event
Walk the Penzance Town Trail
Guides and Trails
Uncover the story of Penzance by walking its official trail, taking in the towns history and some of its most interesting landmarks.
Explore ancient Penwith
Guides and Trails
Step back thousands of years and discover traces of early settlers and Cornish royalty within the landscape of Penwith.
Cliffs and Coves
Event
exhibition at Lighthouse Gallery.
Penzance Christmas Light Switch On
Event
The Penzance Gallery Guide
Guides and Trails
For decades, west Cornwall has inspired some of the world’s best artists. See their work at Penzance’s many galleries.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Event
Discover the secret of Porthcurno - the most connected valley on the planet.
Lighthouse Gallery
Attractions, Shopping
Newlyn Harbour Lights Switch - On
Walk the Penzance Town Trail
Uncover the story of Penzance by walking its official trail, taking in the towns history and some of its most interesting landmarks.
Explore ancient Penwith
Step back thousands of years and discover traces of early settlers and Cornish royalty within the landscape of Penwith.
Penzance Christmas Light Switch On
The Penzance Gallery Guide
For decades, west Cornwall has inspired some of the world’s best artists. See their work at Penzance’s many galleries.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Discover the secret of Porthcurno - the most connected valley on the planet.