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Penzance by train

Discover Penzance

Penzance, in Cornwall, is a coastal town of rugged beauty and artistic charm. The Jubilee Pool and St. Michael’s Mount are iconic landmarks, while the town’s galleries and markets reflect its creative spirit. Penzance’s stunning coastal scenery and warm atmosphere make it a delightful destination.

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Local areas in and around Penzance

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Holidays by land and sea

Penzance train holidays

The Cornish Coast
St Ives, Penzance
Sit back and relax on an adventure to Cornwall's coast to eat ice cream and build sandcastles on St Ives' golden beaches, then follow in the footsteps of pirates in the seaside town of Penzance.
North Cornish Coast
St Ives, Penzance, Newquay
Travel from Western Cornwall to its north coast on this trip to Penzance, St Ives and Newquay. Enjoy long walks and discover rugged coastlines, golden beaches, historic castles and wild Atlantic surf.
Night Riviera to Penzance
Penzance
A journey along the Cornish Coastline on the Night Riviera service from London will see you arriving in Penzance in time for breakfast and a morning dip.

Activities and local areas in Penzance

Things to do

Local areas

Geevor tin mine
Take the local bus out to Geevor tin mine (made famous by Poldark) – a fascinating way to explore Cornwall's industrial history.
Morrab Library
Visit the Morrab Library, set in a beautiful Regency building which houses a private library of over 70,000 books.
Minack Theatre
Watch a show in the open-air Minack Theatre, carved into the granite cliffs of Porthcurno Bay in colourful subtropical gardens. You can visit outside of performances to admire the dramatic setting.
Walk to Mousehole
Enjoy a ramble along the coast to the tiny fishing village of Mousehole for lunch by the sea. Walk back again if you're feeling energetic, or hop onto the local bus.