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Penzance had its pirates long before Gilbert and Sullivan immortalized the town. The pier and the fort were built in the 17th century to protect the area against them. Earlier, the town was also sacked and destroyed by the Spanish. Penzance now is a busy, popular resort with a climate so mild that sub-tropical plants flourish here throughout the year.

Sir Humphrey Davy, inventor of the miner's safety lamp, was born here, and there is a statue to him in Market Jew Street. The Natural History and Antiquarian Museum in Penlee Park (open daily) offers a good history of the town, and the Museum of Nautical Art in Chapel Street (open April -October) has exhibits from sunken treasure ships as well as displays of local shipbuilding.

Three miles along the road which skirts Eastern Green, there is along stretch of safe, sandy beach at Marazion, a jumble of cottages among winding streets, and palm trees.
Dominating the small market town is St Michael’s Mount, one of the main tourist attractions of Cornwall. St. Michael's Mount is a quarter of a mile offshore, it is a 363-ft granite island topped by a castellated castle which dates from the 14th century.

Connected to the mainland at low tide by a causeway and at high tide (in summer only) by a ferry, the castle is open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays (on Mondays also in summer), It is the residence of Lord St.Levan From the terrace there are line views of the Cornish coastline from the Lizard to Land’s End.

A dog ban is in place on Penzance Promenade ( to Lariggan river) between Easter and October.


Local towns and villages to visit

Land's End
Sennen
St Ives
St Just
St Michael's Mount
Treen


ATTRACTIONS
Penzance
Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre
Trinity House, National Lighthouse Centre
Wharf Road, Penzance, Tel: 01736360077

Cornish Goldsmiths, Tolgus Mill, Portreath Road, Portreath, Redruth, Cornwall.
Tel: 01209218198

St Michael's Mount is a magical Island with a mediaeval castle, exotic garden , and ancient harbour. Phone 01736 710507

Angling

Excellent shore fishing around the coast. Boats can be hired at Penzance for sea fishing.

Surfing

Surfing from Sennen Cove, St.Ives and Hayle. Sailing and water-skiing at Penzance, Marazion and St.Ives

Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre
Trinity House, National Lighthouse Centre
Wharf Road, Penzance, Tel: 01736360077

Acorn Theatre, Penzance. 01736795582

Minack Theatre Porthcurno St Leven
Penzance TR19 6JU

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CAMP SITES AND TOURING
Higher Tregiffian Farm,St. Buryan Penzance Cornwall TR19 6JB Tel: 01736871588

Caravan & Camping Park Kelynack St Just Penzance Cornwall TR19 7RE Tel: 01736787633

Tower Farm St. Buryan Penzance Cornwall TR19 6BZ Tel: 01736810191

Trevedra Farm, Caravan & Camping Site
Sennen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7AP
Tel: 01736871818

Holiday Village Praa Sands Germoe Penzance Cornwall TR209SH Tel: 01736762611

Cardinney Camp Site Crows-an- Wra St.Buryan Penzance Cornwall TR19 6HU
Tel: 01736810880

Levant House Caravan & Camping Site
Levant Road
Pendeen
Penzance, Cornwall, TR197SX
01736788795

Trevaylor Camping Site Caravan
Truthwall Lane
St. Just
Penzance, Cornwall, TR197PU
01736787016

South Cornwall Static Self Catering Caravan Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !

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HOTELS INNS AND HOLIDAY LETS

Hotel Penzance is a beautiful boutique hotel situated in a stunning location high above the Penzance rooftops, looking over the waterfront activity of Penzance harbour and bay. Chic, indulgent and above all supremely comfortable, the hotel is a superb base for short breaks in spectacular Cornwall. The hotel is converted from two Edwardian merchant’s houses and is set in a Mediterranean style garden around an outdoor heated pool, giving a warm and welcoming feel to guests wishing to enjoy unrivalled service and excellent facilities. Glorious sea views extending past St Michael's Mount and on to the Lizard.

The Queens Hotel Penzance commands unrivalled views across Mount's Bay from St Michaels Mount, the Lizard Peninsula and Newlyn. Just 25 metres from the seafront. We have free car parking, Free WiFi access and disabled access to the hotel. The Queens Hotel has 70 en-suite rooms many with beautiful sea views over Mounts Bay with sweeping panoramic views including St Michaels Mount. The hotel features many fine paintings in its public areas.

Perranporth and St Agnes Holiday Lodge set in 7 acres of idyllic woodland valley between Perranporth and St Agnes on the North Cornish coast. Leycroft Valley with its shallow stream, luxury two storey lodge is perfect for two waterfall, a mill pond and an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna is ideal for those who wish to relax in peace and quiet and is a beautiful base from which to explore Cornwall.

North Cornwall Hotels

Cornwall Cottages
Cosy properties in delightful settings,
town or country. 0845 268 1255
The Penventon Redruth
01209214141
Aviary Court Hotel
Marys Well, Illogan, Redruth - 01209 842 256


Church Ln, Camborne - 01209 713 131
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RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA
Kings Arms
The Square
Marazion
Penzance
710291

Fishermans Arms Inn
Fore Street
Newlyn
Penzance
363399


Crown Inn
Victoria Square
Penzance
351070

Dock Inn
17 Quay Street
Penzance
362833

Dolphin Tavern
Quay Street
Penzance
364106

Falmouth Packet Inn
Rosudgeon
Penzance
762240

Farmers Arms
Causewayhead
Penzance
362627

First & Last Inn
Alverton Road
Penzance
364095
Flanagans
3 East Terrace
Penzance
363181

Fountain Inn
Newbridge
Penzance
364075

Globe & Ale House
Queen Street
Penzance
364098

Godophin Arms
Godophin Cross
Breage
Penzance
762879

Godophin Arms
West End
Penzance
710202

Coach & Horses Inn
Kenneggy Downs
Rosudgeon
Penzance
762470

King William IV Inn
Church Road
Madron
Penzance
363022

Attractions - Hotels Inns and Holiday Lets, Cottages to rent - Campsites, Caravan Parks and Touring sites - Public Houses - Restaurants top
PUBLIC HOUSES IN THE AREA
Kings Arms
The Square
Marazion
Penzance
710291

Fishermans Arms Inn
Fore Street
Newlyn
Penzance
363399


Crown Inn
Victoria Square
Penzance
351070

Dock Inn
17 Quay Street
Penzance
362833

Dolphin Tavern
Quay Street
Penzance
364106

Falmouth Packet Inn
Rosudgeon
Penzance
762240

Farmers Arms
Causewayhead
Penzance
362627

First & Last Inn
Alverton Road
Penzance
364095
Flanagans
3 East Terrace
Penzance
363181

Fountain Inn
Newbridge
Penzance
364075

Globe & Ale House
Queen Street
Penzance
364098

Godophin Arms
Godophin Cross
Breage
Penzance
762879

Godophin Arms
West End
Penzance
710202

Coach & Horses Inn
Kenneggy Downs
Rosudgeon
Penzance
762470

King William IV Inn
Church Road
Madron
Penzance
363022

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