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.
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.
Daphne McClure
Event
exhibition at Cornwall Contemporary.
‘Curious Creatures’ - Squashbox Theatre
Event
at Penlee Park Open Air Theatre.
Mousehole Christmas Lights Switch-On
Event
Montol Eve
Event
Meet The Pirates of Penzance
Guides and Trails
Delve into the true story behind Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular comedy opera, featuring Penzance’s real pirates.
Standing8Theatre: ‘Seeking Isolde’
Event
at Penlee Park Open Air Theatre.
‘The Strongman’ : Bash Street Theatre
Event
at Penlee Park Open Air Theatre.
‘Wander In Grimm’ : Heartbreak Theatre
Event
at Penlee Park Open Air Theatre.
Explore ancient Penwith
Step back thousands of years and discover traces of early settlers and Cornish royalty within the landscape of Penwith.
Mousehole Christmas Lights Switch-On
Montol Eve
Meet The Pirates of Penzance
Delve into the true story behind Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular comedy opera, featuring Penzance’s real pirates.