The best of Penzance for van lifers
A van lifer’s guide to Penzance: campervan-friendly parking, park-up realities, water and waste tips, scenic West Penwith drives and where to eat.
The Ultimate Penzance Travel Guide: 100+ Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about Penzance, Cornwall: St Michael’s Mount, the Isles of Scilly ferry, the Jubilee Pool, history, food and nature.
Nature & Outdoors Near Penzance
The outdoors around Penzance, Cornwall: sea swimming at Battery Rocks, Tremenheere and Trengwainton gardens, rockpooling, and coastal walks.
Food, Drink & Shopping in Penzance
Where to eat, drink and shop in Penzance, Cornwall, from fresh Newlyn seafood and independent Chapel Street shops to Market Jew Street.
How to Get to Penzance
Getting to and around Penzance, Cornwall: trains, sleeper services, parking, the Scillonian ferry, buses to Land’s End, and West Cornwall logistics.
The History of Penzance
Penzance’s history and culture: pirates and smugglers, the Golowan and Montol festivals, tin mining, Thomas Holloway, and the Newlyn artists.
Penzance Landmarks & Visitor Basics
Penzance’s key landmarks and visitor essentials: St Michael’s Mount, the Jubilee Pool, Chapel Street, the Egyptian House, and Morrab Gardens.
What was Storm Chandra like in Penzance?
Penzance Promenade is renowned as one of the best places in Cornwall to witness the raw power of the ocean, and Storm Chandra lived up to that reputation. As the storm rolled in, it transformed the usually picturesque Mount’s Bay into a cauldron of frothing, churning water, drawing both seasoned storm watchers and curious locals […]
The best places to park in Penzance
Parking in Penzance is generally stress-free. The town has a clear “Harbour” zone for visitors and a “Town Centre” zone for shoppers. If you are catching the Scillonian ferry to the Isles of Scilly, you need to be careful, most car parks have a 24-hour limit, so you must use the dedicated Scilly Parking providers […]
The best things to do in Penzance
Discover the best things to do in Penzance, from swimming in the Art Deco Jubilee Pool to exploring the subtropical Morrab Gardens. Explore our curated guide to the top attractions, historic streets, and cultural hotspots in this vibrant Cornish harbour town.