If you’re wondering what to do in Penzance, find an abundance of things to do all year round.
Penzance is a thriving Cornwall hotspot that features a wealth of seafood eateries, golden beaches and historic attractions. This market town is the last stop on the Great Western rail, one of the most southerly points in Britain.
There are many Penzance beaches perfect for a summer holiday in Cornwall, featuring golden sands and so much to do. Praa Sands Beach is a sandy haven where you can surf the waves alongside awe-inspiring coastal views. Alternatively, explore Long Rock Beach which allows dogs all year round, whilst Sennen Cove is ideal for families, surfers and nature lovers.
Our list of what to do in Penzance includes taking a walk along Chapel Street, a charming historic street with several unique Victorian buildings. Men-An-Tol is a popular destination where visitors will see Bronze Age stones sculpted to look like human faces and includes the only pierced stone in the country. No trip to Penzance is complete without a boat trip over to the sensational island of St Michael’s Mount, managed by the National Trust.
Whether you’re here for a long break or a quick trip, there’s plenty of activities in Penzance. Make sure you visit the Minack Theatre for unforgettable performances throughout the year. Visitors who enjoy the outdoors will be enchanted by a day out to Trenwainton Garden or Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens.
Continue reading to find more fun Penzance things to do…
Photo of Chapel Street by Kathryn Yengel
Eastern Green
Penzance
R18 3DU
Visitors won’t have to walk far from Penzance to reach this sheltered sand and shingle beach that follows the curve of Mount’s Bay to Long Rock.
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The Basement
The Old Telephone Exchange
43 – 44 New Street
Penzance
TR18 2LZ
01736 366663
With escape rooms in Falmouth, Truro, and Penzance, you can enjoy a challenge wherever you’re based in Cornwall.
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Western Promenade Road
Penzance,
TR18 4HH
01736 339581
A trip to Cornwall wouldn’t be complete without a plate of fish and chips and there are few better places to sample the dish than this local favourite.
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Pendeen
Penzance
TR19 7EW
01736 788662
Head to the key centre within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and learn all about Cornwall’s important mining history.
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The Barbican
Battery Road
Penzance
TR18 4EF
01736 369686
Visitors can revel in celebrations rooted in ancient midsummer tradition each year in June.
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Equine Centre
St Hilary
Penzance
TR20 9DQ
07956 885064
Visitors can watch as butterflies from South America, Africa, and Asia flutter past at this Cornish butterfly house.
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S W Coast Path
Penzance
TR19 7BD
Surfing enthusiasts will love the waves at this secluded beach nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Battery Rd
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 4FF
01736 369224
Jubilee Pool rests 0n Penzance’s coast and offers swimmers several lidos to make the most of. Where it’s a cool dip or a relaxing soak in geothermal waters, you can relax with ease here.
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S W Coast Path
Penzance
TR19, UK
An Iron Age promontory fort perched on the edge of the Penwith peninsula, Cornwall’s most southerly point.
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Lamorna
Penzance
TR19 6XJ
Take a dip in the ocean at this picturesque cove situated at the foot of a wooded valley.
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