West Cornwall is a beautiful part of Britain. It is the perfect place for a holiday with friends and family, a romantic retreat from the rat race or ideal for the solo traveller wanting to experience the beauty of truly rural westcountry.
Penzance is a historic and easily accessible base to explore the local countryside from. We have direct connections to and from the rest of the country by both bus and train. You can get to the Isles of Scilly from here and there are many great restaurants, a town centre with interesting independent shops and weekly local markets to poke around in and a long, lively and exciting history that you can explore.
Here be pirates, yaaar! There is also a rich selection of local festivals, traditions and celebrations happening at different points in the year so check the diary before you book in! Penzance receives many visitors from all over the world so if you’re keen to explore some gorgeous countryside, walk the beautiful coastal paths, visit ancient and historic locations, get active and adventurous, laze around on a pristine beach soaking up the sun or surf some of the best swell Britain has to offer then hurry on down!
Gardens |
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| Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell |
| Pencarrow, between Bodmin and Wadebridge |
| St Michael's Mount, Marazion |
| Trebah, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth |
| Trevarno, Helston |
| National Trust Gardens Cotehele, Nr Saltash; Glendurgan, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth; Lanhydrock, nr Bodmin; Trelissick, Feock, Truro; Trengwainton, Penzance; Trerice, Nr Newquay |
Animal attractions |
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| National Seal Sanctuary, Gweek |
| Paradise Park, Hayle |
| Springfields, St Columb Major |
| Cornwall's Crealy, Tredinnick, Wadebridge |
| Newquay Zoo, Newquay |
| Dairyland, Newquay |
| Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay |
Isles of Scilly |
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| Isles of Scilly Travel |
Other attractions |
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| National Maritime Museum, Falmouth |
| The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno |
| Cornish Cyder Farm, Truro |
| Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen |
| Land's End, Land's End |
| Country Skittles, Townshend, Hayle |
| Pendennis Castle, Falmouth |
| Tintagel Castle, Tintagel |
| Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, Porthcurno |
| Tate Gallery, St Ives |
| Shipwreck Rescue & Heritage Centre, Charlestown |
| The Eden Project, St Austell |