PENZANCE, CORNWALL

Penzance is a port in Cornwall, England, facing south east onto the English Channel.

Situated in the shelter of the sweeping Mount's Bay, Penzance is bordered to the west by the fishing port of Newlyn and stretches towards the small town of Marazion to the east. The town's location gives it a unique subtropical climate, much warmer then most of the rest of England. Penzance is only 10 miles from Land's End, the town is surrounded by an area of Celtic culture and outstanding natural beauty. The beaches and the sea around Penzance are amongst the cleanest and safest in the country - both for beach activities and for water-sports.

Penzance is currently the principal town on the Penwith peninsula. The National Trust has several properties in the surrounding Penzance.

Penzance is the home of the two main links to the Isles of Scilly, namely a foot passenger ferry service (The Scillonian) and a passenger helicopter service.

Mounts Bay is the island castle of St Michaels Mount while, further around the coast, lies the Minack Theatre set dramatically in the cliffs above the sea.

Every June, for the last 15 years the Golowan festival, including Mazey Eve, Mazey Day and Quay Fair Day, is held throughout the town.

PENZANCE HOTELS

Blue Seas Hotel

13 Regent Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4DW.
At The Blue Seas Hotel, you will find comfortable accommodation, friendly service and excellent food. We offer a peaceful and relaxing environment away from the stress of modern life.

Camilla House

12 Regent Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4DW.
Multiple award winning non-smoking accommodation with quality of service for visitors to Cornwall Ideal base for both guests seeking a break and those requiring a relaxing time while on business.

Mount Prospect Hotel

Britons Hill, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3AE.
The Mount Prospect Hotel offers quality accommodation, superb food and sea views. Situated in Penzance, West Cornwall, UK, the Hotel provides B&B or full restaurant service.

Tarbert Hotel

11/12 Clarence Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2NU.
A character 18th Century Georgian Hotel situated in the heart of Penzance ideally located for all the local attractions. An ideal stopover point for the Isles of Scilly and only a few minutes away from the Heliport and Ferry.

PENZANCE ATTRACTIONS

Chysauster Ancient Village
Penlee House - an art gallery and museum.
Morrab Gardens - notable for their range of tender trees and shrubs
Regency and Georgian terraces and houses.
Wayside Folk Museum - Cornwall's oldest private museum.

PENZANCE RESTAURANTS

Fletchers Restaurant - Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HH
Harris's Restaurant - 46 New Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LZ
Pirates Of Penzance Meadery - 68 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LQ
Poppins Restaurant - 35 Market Place, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2JF

TOWNS NEAR PENZANCE

Marazion, Moushole, Newlyn

TRANSPORT LINKS

If you want to travel to Penzance or thereabouts by coach you can book a ticket online with National Express.

Penzance is served by Penzance Railway Station and Newquay Airport (approx. 33 miles).

Approaching by car from North Cornwall use the A30 and at Hayle follow the directions to Penzance.