Penzance tourist information

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.

Penzance has a Tourist Information Centre

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Days Out around Penzance.

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

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Britons Hill Penzance TR18 3AE

With wonderful views across Penzance Bay, Hotel Penzance offers award-winning cuisine and boutique bedrooms. Guests can relax in the swimming pool in the Mediterranean-style gardens.
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Gulval Penzance TR18 3BB

This traditional pub with modern bedrooms is in the peaceful village of Gulval. It has free internet access and serves fresh, local good-quality food in its restaurant.
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The Promenade Penzance TR18 4NW

Right on the seafront, with breathtaking panoramic views of Mount’s Bay, from The Lizard to Newlyn Harbour, this Victorian building offers free Wi-Fi and charming en suite accommodation.
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

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20 Marine Terrace Penzance TR18 4DL

Situated on Penzance’s promenade, The Corner House Penzance boasts uninterrupted views of Mounts Bay from the pretty garden. It is just a 12-minute walk from Penzance Railway Station and offers free Wi-Fi.
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Higher Fore street Penzance TR17 0BQ

Situated in the heart of the tranquil town of Marazion, the family-run Glenleigh House overlooks the picturesque St. Michael’s Mount and Mounts Bay. Rich of history and attractions, Cornwall also offers scenic destinations such as St.
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Market Jew Street Penzance TR18 2HZ

In the market town of Penzance, The Longboat Hotel is right opposite Penzance Train Station and a 5-minute walk from the beach. This family-run has a restaurant, a traditional bar with outdoor seating and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
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Holiday Cottages

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Madron near Penzance

This detached 19th century beamed cottage with its south facing garden is set in the heart of a picturesque village that overlooks Mounts Bay.
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Marazion near Penzance

The Old Toll House stands within a short stroll of the sandy beach, shops, restaurants and pubs of the village of Marazion on lovely Mounts Bay.Dominating the bay is majestic St Michael's Mount, which can be accessed by a stone causeway at low tide, a..
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Gwallon Lane Penzance TR17 0HL

Situated down a country lane, Wheal Rodney Holiday Lodges features an indoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. Its lodges feature a fully equipped kitchenette, lounge area and give the freedom of ‘your own front door’.
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