Penzance sits in Mount Bay, with small coastal villages within a short drive that are popular with visitors in the summer.
Penzance is the most westerly town in England, and the mildest, as evident in the gardens, try Morab Gardens.
There is a harbour and shipyard, a ferry links to the Isles Of Scilly (the slow way), or fly there on the helicopter from Penzance Airport (the quick way). The Isles of Sciily are well worth the trip, even if you go for the day.
The Bay sweeps around to St Michaels Mount, possibly part of King Arthurs lost land of Lyonesse. The Mount has a 11th century monastery and 15th century fort. A similar Mount can be found across the English Channel in France.
A statue of the towns famous son, Humphrey Davey, the miner's lamp inventor, stands in the town.
Further around the coast, take a trip to visit Newlyn and Mousehole as you visit the south Cornish coastline.
Towns Near Penzance To Visit - straight line distance:
Newlyn (1.14 miles) Mousehole (2.52 miles) St Just (6.46 miles) St Ives (6.76 miles)
Where to stay in Penzance
Hotels
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
Holiday Cottages
Tourist Attractions in Penzance to Visit Trengwainton Gardens A lovely garden with exotic plants.
District Museum & Art Gallery Local museum and art gallery.
St Michael's Mount Visit this famous castle on the island.
The Egyptian House A flamboyant Regency house
National Lighthouse Centre Discover all about lighthouses.
Penzance Weather
19°C Light rain
11°C Clear skies
13°C Light rain shower
10°C Light rain shower