At the tip of of Cornwall is Penzance, the nearest town to Lands End.
Penzance once had a chapel close to its harbour so was first known as 'Pen Sans' in traditional Cornish dialect, meaning Holy Headland. Penzance and its local area were renowned centuries ago as being the favoured haunt for pirates. Penzance itself has a rich heritage, going back hundreds of years and the proof of its bygone past remains evident to this day. Rigorous planning restrictions in many areas of the town have helped to preserve a great deal of its original character.
With its warm and welcoming air Penzance now displays a wealth of art and talent. Penzance is hugely popular with a wide array of visitors and currently relies on tourism as its primary source of income.
It is simple to reach Penzance by road, despite the fact that it is right in the far corner of the United Kingdom. Coach and rail links to the town are also straightforward.
Penzance makes a perfect base for discovering west Cornwall. The area has one of the warmest climates in the UK thanks to the warm Atlantic Gulf Stream which provides a temperate climate throughout the year and promotes the early bloom of spring flowers.
Whilst Queen Victoria was in reign many tropical plants, seeds and trees were imported to this location. Due to its enormous quantity of sub-tropical plants and trees, you may feel as if you are in the Mediterranean.
The Golowan Festival is held in June making it a very busy time for Penzance with the arrival of huge numbers of visitors. The Golowan Festival is a celebration to mark the beginning of Midsummer. At this fantastic event you can see live music, art and a variety of parades and be thoroughly entertained for ten whole days. You can also enjoy outstanding fires, firework displays and visit the fair with its traditional rides. Lining the streets of Penzance you will witness a gorgeous array of colourful banners and fresh flowers.
In addition the Newlyn Fish Festival is held annually on the last Monday in August. This festival celebrates Newlyn's history of fishing which has been a vital part of Cornish life which has helped Penzance to become the thriving town that it is today. Many different types of boat fill the entire harbour and a range of the area's typical fish are on show in the local fish market. There are a number of stalls and entertainment.
Penzance caters well for individuals and families who will find numerous choices of food outlets and shopping facilities. A number of ancient monuments survive in the surrounding area, and offer fantastic opportunities for a day trip.
Besides London, this area has the highest concentration of artists in the United Kingdom, resulting in numerous art galleries and studio's. At Penlee Park, you will find an art gallery which has been open since 1895. It houses works by the famous artist Stanhope Forbes. There are a number of great privately owned galleries to be found and the nearby town of St Ives also has world-class galleries like the Tate, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Leach Pottery.
Penzance once had a chapel close to its harbour so was first known as 'Pen Sans' in traditional Cornish dialect, meaning Holy Headland. Penzance and its local area were renowned centuries ago as being the favoured haunt for pirates. Penzance itself has a rich heritage, going back hundreds of years and the proof of its bygone past remains evident to this day. Rigorous planning restrictions in many areas of the town have helped to preserve a great deal of its original character.
With its warm and welcoming air Penzance now displays a wealth of art and talent. Penzance is hugely popular with a wide array of visitors and currently relies on tourism as its primary source of income.
It is simple to reach Penzance by road, despite the fact that it is right in the far corner of the United Kingdom. Coach and rail links to the town are also straightforward.
Penzance makes a perfect base for discovering west Cornwall. The area has one of the warmest climates in the UK thanks to the warm Atlantic Gulf Stream which provides a temperate climate throughout the year and promotes the early bloom of spring flowers.
Whilst Queen Victoria was in reign many tropical plants, seeds and trees were imported to this location. Due to its enormous quantity of sub-tropical plants and trees, you may feel as if you are in the Mediterranean.
The Golowan Festival is held in June making it a very busy time for Penzance with the arrival of huge numbers of visitors. The Golowan Festival is a celebration to mark the beginning of Midsummer. At this fantastic event you can see live music, art and a variety of parades and be thoroughly entertained for ten whole days. You can also enjoy outstanding fires, firework displays and visit the fair with its traditional rides. Lining the streets of Penzance you will witness a gorgeous array of colourful banners and fresh flowers.
In addition the Newlyn Fish Festival is held annually on the last Monday in August. This festival celebrates Newlyn's history of fishing which has been a vital part of Cornish life which has helped Penzance to become the thriving town that it is today. Many different types of boat fill the entire harbour and a range of the area's typical fish are on show in the local fish market. There are a number of stalls and entertainment.
Penzance caters well for individuals and families who will find numerous choices of food outlets and shopping facilities. A number of ancient monuments survive in the surrounding area, and offer fantastic opportunities for a day trip.
Besides London, this area has the highest concentration of artists in the United Kingdom, resulting in numerous art galleries and studio's. At Penlee Park, you will find an art gallery which has been open since 1895. It houses works by the famous artist Stanhope Forbes. There are a number of great privately owned galleries to be found and the nearby town of St Ives also has world-class galleries like the Tate, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Leach Pottery.
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