Local Attractions:
- Pebble beach and rock pools within easy
walking distance of the cottage.
- Spectacular sandy
beaches only a few minutes drive away. Try Sennen at least once.
- Gardens - there are some excellent gardens
in the area including Trengwainton and
Trewidden.
- Acorn Theatre, Penzance for a diverse
range of events performed in an intimate atmosphere.
-
Penlee House Gallery &
Museum in Penzance has a fine collection of
Newlyn
School
paintings and runs various exhibitions. There is
also the futuristic
Exchange
Art
Gallery in the centre
of
Penzance and numerous smaller
commercial galleries in the area.
-
St. Michael's Mount
(National Trust) - check the tide to see if you can walk across
the causeway to this iconic landmark.
- Mousehole – pretty harbour village 2 miles
away. Parking outside the village
is recommended given the very narrow streets.
-
Geevor Tin Mine - mine
tours and museum.
-
Eden Project - very popular
and deservedly so (approx 1 hours drive away). Can be crowded.
-
Isles of Scilly day trips
by sea or air. A visit to Tresco is especially recommended.
-
South West Coastal Path – numerous stunning walks around
the
Penwith
Peninsula.
- St. Ives - lots of art galleries including
The
Tate. Excellent beaches and
good restaurants. Consider using the rail connection from
Penzance or the bus service to
avoid traffic problems in peak holiday periods.
-
Minack Theatre – an open
air theatre operating in the summer season only (book in
advance). Also museum & tea shop with spectacular views. Click
here for web cam view.
Museum of Submarine Telegraphy,
Porthcurno - a secret wartime communications centre with
interactive exhibits.
Useful Links
- Bus route map (11 MB download)
–
click here
- Bicycle hire in Penzance –
click here
- AAA Taxis – call 01736 333222
- Viking Charters (boat tours and sea
fishing trips) –
click here
- Tourist Information Office –
click here