DISCOVER AND PLAN: GEMS

ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT CHAPEL STREET & CAUSEWAY HEAD With centuries of stories waiting within its castle walls, Extending up from the Quay is one of the oldest parts of St Michael’s Mount in is every child’s dream Penzance – dating back to the mid 18th century, Chapel playground. Street is rich in history and a place where you can find the most eclectic mix of buildings and retail outlets. THE PZ TOWN TRAIL Independent shops in abundance – art, fashion, rugs, craft Uncover the story of Penzance by walking its official trail, and design, gift and much more. taking in the towns history and some of its most interesting landmarks. As you walk around Penzance, you may notice small slate markers engraved with numbers on streets and buildings. Taken in turn, these form a whistle-stop tour of the town’s heritage (not to mention its top beauty spots.)

THE PENZANCE PROMENADE WHERE TO STAY? The iconic Penzance promenade stretches the seafront There is a wide variety of accommodation in between The Jubilee Pool and and is an idyllic place to stroll, roller skate, jog or just sit and people watch. Penzance and surrounding area, something to Dating back to the 1800’s the Promenade gives breath suit all tastes and budgets. taking views of Mounts Bay and Newlyn, day or night there lovepenzance.co.uk/stay is something magical about.

JUBILEE THERMO POOL WHERE TO EAT? Opened in 1935 to celebrate the silver jubilee of George Described as ‘’s new gourmet capital’, V, the Jubilee Pool is an Art Deco masterpiece. Built on Penzance is well known for its fantastic food a historic bathing spot of the Battery Rocks, it provided safe and sheltered alternative to diving off the rocks and and Drink which has been built around local straight into the sea. Countrys largest seawater lido – not and ethical sourcing of ingredients delivering to be missed! some of the region’s most exciting Pubs, bars, cafes, delis, and restaurants. PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY AND MUSEUM Penlee House is a fine Victorian building constructed in 1865 lovepenzance.co.uk/food-and-drink/ for the Branwell family. The park surrounding it was opened as a Second World War memorial garden, while the house HOW TO GET HERE? became a museum. Excellent connections from major destinations MORRAB GARDENS AND PENLEE PARK & GARDENS across the UK and Europe. Don’t miss: Stroll around and you’ll find an ornate cast iron Mainline Train services and Sleeper services to fountain, Victorian bandstand, ponds and war memorial; all London Paddington. hiding among the palms, olive trees and bamboo. morrabgardens.org Daily National Coach Services. Passenger Ferry & Helicopter Service to Isles TREWIDDEN GARDEN of Scilly. Don’t miss: Essentially a maze of paths, Trewidden is best A30 road service. Serviced by and discovered by freely wandering. Highlights include the pond garden (with its whale tail sculpture) and the surprise police Land End Airports. phone box near the north walk. lovepenzance.co.uk/plan/getting-here/ trewiddengarden.co.uk

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