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.
Penzance’s literary links
Guides and Trails
As Penzance gears up for its literary festival, we take a look at some of the town’s most fascinating connections with the world of books.
The best dog-friendly beaches
Guides and Trails
Bringing your pet to Penzance? Take a look at our essential guide to the best dog-friendly beaches.
Humphry Davy Lantern Parade
Event
Celebration of the Birthday of Sir Humphry Davy.
A Tale of Mother’s Bones
Event
exhibition at Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange.
Winter Collection
Event
exhibition at Cornwall Contemporary.
Scenes
Event
exhibition at Newlyn Art Gallery.
Geevor Tin Mine Museum
Event
The largest preserved mine site in the country.
The mining history of Penzance
Guides and Trails
From submarine workers to the giant Man Engine: learn more about Penzance’s place in Cornwall’s mining industry.
Marine Discovery
Activities, Attractions
Penzance’s literary links
As Penzance gears up for its literary festival, we take a look at some of the town’s most fascinating connections with the world of books.
The best dog-friendly beaches
Bringing your pet to Penzance? Take a look at our essential guide to the best dog-friendly beaches.
The mining history of Penzance
From submarine workers to the giant Man Engine: learn more about Penzance’s place in Cornwall’s mining industry.