Newlyn Seated at the end of the Penzance promenade, this town has the largest fishing fleets in the UK. Freshly caught fish are sold at the bustling harbour and the local fish market. Tere are shops, eateries, galleries, including the famous Newlyn Gallery, and a pub around almost every corner. Te Newlyn Fish Festival is held on August Bank Holiday.
Mousehole
Tis peaceful village offers a picturesque harbour, narrow streets with yellow lichened houses, galleries, gift shops and restaurants. In the harbour is a safe sandy beach, and just a mile inland is the pretty village of Paul. December the 23rd is Tom Bawcocks Eve, a lantern procession takes place and the prime dish is Star Gazy Pie (a fish, egg and potato pie with protruding fish heads).
An interesting place to visit is THE
LITTLE PICTURE GALLERY. Bright and friendly, run by Paul and Judy Joel the gallery is situated in Millpool Courtyard, with “Coast” gift shop and “Four Teas Café” close by. Works exhibited are a wide mix of representational, traditional and naïve, by mostly local artists.
Open daily to visitors, MOUSEHOLE
BIRD HOSPITAL accepts land or sea birds in need of care, to heal and return to the wild, or, where possible, to provide lifelong sanctuary if needed. Admission is free but donations are welcome. There is a small shop with local crafts and bird inspired gifts.
Further towards Land’s End is an area bordered by dramatic cliffs, and the sea with picturesque coves, beaches, and harbours.
Porthgwarra
A coastal hamlet with a car park, café, shop, toilets, a small sandy beach and cove, reached via a slipway or a tunnel carved through the granite rock.
Nearby places of note are:
St Levan - in the churchyard sits a legendary stone, shrouded in myth.
Logan Rock - a huge boulder that can be rocked by a single person.
Penberth Cove - a quiet fishing cove noted for its famous 19th century capstan.
Mousehole Porthcurno
Tis village is near Lands End. Its shell fragment sand and clear blue sea create a tropicalesque beach. Tere is a cafe, toilets and a car park. Places to visit are the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum and the famous award winning Minack Teatre.
In one of the most beautiful theatre settings in the county, the
MINACK THEATRE is the creation and life’s work of Rowena Cade. Her exhibition centre, opened in Easter 1988, contains exciting displays of archive and interpretive material, photographs and much more. With Shakespeare, Gilbert and Sullivan or Mozart in the open air, the
Minack Theatre is an essential on your Cornish itinerary.
Land’s End One of Britain’s best loved scenic landmarks, with outstanding natural beauty and cliffs carved out by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Te Longships Lighthouse and Wolf Rock are offshore, and on a clear day the Isles of Scilly can be seen. Tere are plenty of amenities and entertainment. Te paths above the cliffs are family friendly, with soaring seabirds, and seals, dolphins and porpoise sighted on occasion. Rich in history and myth, the ‘Lost Land of Lyonesse’ is said to lie beneath the waves, and sailors claim to have heard church bells from beneath the sea. Walk along the South West Coast Path to explore the headland.
Family things to do include:
West Country Shopping Village - enjoy browsing in shops and visiting the other amenities.
Land’s End Restaurant - with traditional Cornish cream teas and other delicious meals.
RSPB Discovery Centre - full of coastal wildlife
Greeb Farm - see the craftworkers and visit the animals.
Gamper Bay - home to the viewable wreck of the HMS Mulheim.
Aardman presents “A Grand adventure” - explore brand new family attraction, the amazing world of “Aardman Animations.”
For details of even more things to see and do at Land’s End, contact the Visitor Centre.
Our season of plays, musicals, and children’s shows runs from Easter to October, but Minack is a great place to visit all year round. During the day you can explore the sub tropical gardens and learn how the theatre was created in our Exhibition. See our website for visiting times & prices.
on the cliffs at Porthcurno, Penzance, TR19 6JU Box Office and information 01736 810181
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