Penzance beach guide
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Penzance is the major town of the district of Penwith, or the Lands End Peninsula. Running from the harbour towards the fishing port of Newlyn, a mile to the west, is the only promenade in Cornwall.
All roads lead to the harbour. The Isles of Scilly ferry - Scillonian III - sails regularly from here to the Islands throughout the summer.
Chapel Street, the most historic area of the town contains many interesting houses, pubs, bars and restaurants. These include the famous Admiral Benbow, where Treasure Island begins, The Union Hotel, where the British victory at Trafalgar was announced and a host of quality restaurants.
Penzance is reknowned for having a very mild climate. Palm trees can be found in the town's gardens and frost is a rarity.
In late June there are festivals and traditional events including Golowan Festival and Mazey Day consisting of music and processions through Penzance's streets.
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Blue Snappa Cafe/Bar - Penzance - Cafe and bar situated in central Penzance, ideal for people watching. Site includes menu and wine list.
Bodrifty Iron Age Settlement - Iron Age settlement and reconstruction of a roundhouse located near Penzance
Cornwall Contemporary - Director Sarah Brittain is passionate about the artist’s work she exhibits in this large, spacious gallery set out over three floors at the top of Chapel Street in Penzance.
Curry Corner - Penzance - Great Indian takeaway and eat in cafe located at the top of Chapel Street.
Elemental Tours-Adventure West Cornwall. - Elemental Tours, Adventure West Cornwall. Penzance and Cornwall's first wildlife watching company on land and sea, offers exciting,fun-packed, educational, guided marine wildlife RIB boat safaris, and overland 4x4 eco-tours. experience going back 30 years
Golowan Festival - Anual Penzance festival - street entertainment, parades of banners, giant images and concerts
Harris's Restaurant - Penzance - Small restaurant which appears in top eating guides nicluding the Michelin. Site includes details of freshly cooked fish from Newlyn, use of local produce, menus and table booking service.
Isles of Scilly Helicopter - 20 minute helicopter flight between Penzance and St Marys and Tresco on the Isles of Scilly