Things to do in Penzance

A harbour town close to infamous and aptly-named Land's End, Penzance has all the charm of a cornish town with plenty to do. It's geographical location offered the inspiration for Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta The Pirates of Penzance, so don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for wooden-legged, bearded men, with parrots on their shoulders. For those who love the outdoors, why not stop by at the many botanical gardens which surround Penzance; the cornish climate allows both indigenous British species' as well as subtropical plants to grow, so Morrab and Trengwaiton Gardens are well worth a visit for their wide selection of flora. You're also close to infamous island St Michael's Mount, a castle town atop a hill, shrouded in mystery and only reachable by foot at low-tide. If you love the sea, then the South West Coastal Path makes for a stunning day of walking, or if not, why not take part in some water sports at Praa Sands beach. With historical streets to meander, traditions to uphold and cornish pasties to eat, Penzance makes for a lovely stop on the Cornish coast.