10 Free Things to do in Penzance That You Shouldn't Miss

June 12, 2021 Leida Jutras

Penzance (/pɛnˈzæns/ pen-ZANSS; Cornish: Pennsans) is a town, civil parish and port in Cornwall, in England, United Kingdom. It is the most westerly major town in Cornwall and is about 75 miles (121 km) west of Plymouth and 300 miles (480 km) west-southwest of London. Situated in the shelter of Mount's Bay, the town faces south-east onto the English Channel, is bordered to the west by the fishing port of Newlyn, to the north by the civil parish of Madron and to the east by the civil parish of Ludgvan.
Restaurants in Penzance

1. The Edge of the World Bookshop

23 Market Jew Street, Penzance TR18 2HR England +44 1736 365607 [email protected] http://edgeoftheworldbookshop.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

The Edge of the World Bookshop

2. Merry Maidens

Lamorna, Penzance England http://www.britainexpress.com/counties/cornwall/ancient/Merry-Maidens.htm
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4.5 based on 208 reviews

Merry Maidens

One of England's best-preserved and complete ancient stone circles consisting of 19 granite stones that form a perfect circle nearly 78 feet in diameter.

Reviewed By SClond - London, United Kingdom

We saw the merry maidens from the upper deck of a bus thanks to a tip off from a local after we had been excited by an earlier view of a single standing stone on the same A1 bus route. The bus waited there quite a long time and we realised it was because the bus driver had stopped to pop out and. take photos of the maidens. The local said he had been using the bus for 30 years but had never seen a driver stop to take pictures before.

3. Lanyon Quoit

B3312 Madron To Morvah Road, Bosullow 2 Miles Drive From Madron, Madron, Penzance TR20 8NY England http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/history/sites/lanyon_quoit.htm
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Lanyon Quoit

Believed to be a burial chamber or a mausoleum from prehistoric times, this well-known Cornish quoit collapsed during a storm in 1815, breaking some stones, and was re-erected several years later.

Reviewed By Y468WYpaulr - Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Firstly, apologies for the title. I couldn't help myself. But I'm not joking about the impression this weathered stone structure makes. I suppose it's merely the product of a fertile and romantic imagination but it seems, to me, to radiate an atmosphere evoking times long past and customs obscured by the intervening ages. Quite a feat for a simple structure of four balancing stones, not much taller than me. The setting helps, of course, with the wind-swept landscape of the Land's End Peninsula, the overgrown stone-centred hedgerowss, the heathery moorland backdrop and the remains of an old tin mine on the horizon. We arrived as the sun set below a blanket of mackerel sky which made for some striking photographs. Like many of the ancient sites around, the quoit takes some finding. The postal code takes you to a nearby farm, there are no signs, maps are misleading and there is only a tiny layby to park in, next to a stone stile in the hedgerow - easy to miss. To make things worse, the quoit, being not much higher than the hedgerows, is not visible from the road from most angles. We drove past it twice before suddely catching a glimpse. It's well worth persevering for, though. Other local sites are larger and more complex but none have as commanding a presence. Obviously, this is free to visit at any time.

4. Madron Well

1/2 mile NW of Madron village, Madron, Penzance England
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Madron Well

Reviewed By DenJayne - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Decided to find Madron Well. We parked cars at the church and walked up through the village towards the Carn and onto Madron Wishing Well. Our walk took in buzzards and kites arobatic displays and then we reached the path to St Madron Well. A squelchy, muddy, dirty path took as to the well. Due to the rain the well was flooded. So we back tracked to the wishing tree and well. Quite a spiritual place. Onto the small St Madron chapel. Good muddy walk enjoyed by us all regardless of how mucky we all were

5. Chapel Street

Penzance England
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Chapel Street

Reviewed By AdrianS5955 - Berkshire, United Kingdom

Quieter street than the main road through the centre of town, but with plenty of interest: quirky shops, art galleries and inviting pubs, all within easy reach of the sea and the town centre.

6. Boscawen-un Stone Circle

A30, Penzance TR19 6EJ England https://www.cornishancientsites.com/ancient-sites/boscawen-un-stone-circle/
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Boscawen-un Stone Circle

7. National Dahlia Collection

Varfell Farm Long Rock, Penzance TR20 8AQ England +44 1736 339276 http://www.national-dahlia-collection.co.uk
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National Dahlia Collection

Reviewed By DavidOnWheels - Chateauneuf du Faou, France

We had a great afternoon looking at the hundreds of different varieties of dahlias. On a dry day it is accessible in a wheelchair, but do bear in mind the paths between the rows of dahlias are grass - hard work in a manual chair no problem in my electric wheelchair. As well as the growing dahlia display (about half an acre by my estimate ) there are tunnels where dahlias are started off and for sale. If you want an unusual present for the gardener in your life some of the unusual varieties for sale here might be just the job.

8. Men-an-tol

Near The Madron-Morvah Road, Madron, Penzance England http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/history/sites/men_an_tol.htm
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Men-an-tol

Reviewed By AliandMark32 - Nancledra, United Kingdom

Easy parking starts this walk off well! A slight incline uphill along a wide track leads to Men-an-tol and then on to great views over St Michael's Mount.

9. South West Coast Path - Penzance to Marazion

Penzance Station Car Park, Penzance TR18 2LT England +44 1752 896237 [email protected] http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/walksdb/71/
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South West Coast Path - Penzance to Marazion

An easy 2.1 mile walk along the South West Coast Path from Penzance that gives great views across Mounts Bay to St Michael's Mount, the Lizard and Mousehole. In autumn, the Bird Reserve at Marazion attracts rare migrants such as bitterns and water rails. The flocks of swallows hunting flying ants sometimes draw the attention of a passing hobby, an unusual bird of prey.

Reviewed By angelics54 - Nottingham, United Kingdom

To visit here is a must lots of car parks right next to the beach then if tide is out you can take a lovely stroll over a cobblestone path from the beach to st Michaels mount and castle we went when the tide was coming in we walked the path slightly covered to our knees and if you don’t want to walk the boat rides to the castle harbour is very cheap £2.00 each way the cafe is well stocked has a lot of seating outside and in.its £8.00 to get into the gardens and grounds but free to wander around the castle sit on top of the mount the views are beautiful so relaxed but be careful it’s a steep climb to the castle.

10. The Morrab Library

Morrab House Morrab Gardens, Penzance TR18 4DA England +44 1736 364474 http://morrablibrary.org.uk/
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The Morrab Library

Reviewed By 720katharines

A little gem of a place! A library as libraries should be: friendly, welcoming, serene. And books from floor to ceiling.

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