Discover and Plan: Art and Culture
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DISCOVER AND PLAN: ART AND CULTURE Penzance a and Newlyn have been associated with art and culture for centuries with the Newlyn School of Artists and it is still an area which has a thriving arts community. With a plethora of independent galleries and studios to peruse and meet artists, an arts festival and eclectic performance arts scene, there is no better place to immerse yourself in beautiful scenery and thought provoking art. PENLEE OPEN AIR THEATRE Located within Penlee Gardens is Penlee Park Open WHERE TO STAY? Air theatre which is a truly unique experience, that has celebrated Cornish, national and international performers There is a wide variety of accommodation in since 1948. Music, humour and plays all delivered in a Penzance and surrounding area, something to spring, summer and autumn programme. suit all tastes and budgets. lovepenzance.co.uk/stay PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY AND MUSEUM Museum exhibits sit alongside an impressive art collection with works by members of the famous Newlyn School. WHERE TO EAT? One of the gallery’s most famous paintings is “The Rain Described as ‘Cornwall’s new gourmet capital’, it Raineth Every Day” by Norman Garstin, which depicts waves and rain whipping across walkers on Penzance Penzance is well known for its fantastic food Promenade and Drink which has been built around local A great place to grab a cup of team and slice of cake at and ethical sourcing of ingredients delivering the Orangery Cafe, Penlee House. some of the region’s most exciting Pubs, bars, NEWLYN FILM HOUSE cafes, delis, and restaurants. This is one of those gem independent Cinema’s welcoming lovepenzance.co.uk/food-and-drink/ and very comfortable. Cafe, food and drink areas open to all and a great place to hang out even if the big screen is HOW TO GET HERE? not your thing. newlynfilmhouse.com Excellent connections from major destinations across the UK and Europe. NEWLYN ART GALLERY AND THE EXCHANGE Mainline Train services and Sleeper services to Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange offers a wide and varied exhibition programme across our two sites, London Paddington. presenting contemporary work in all media by regional, Daily National Coach Services. national and international artists, with a supporting Passenger Ferry & Helicopter Service to Isles programme of events. of Scilly. PZ STUDIOS A30 road service. Serviced by Newquay and A group of over 60 Penzance based artists and form the Land End Airports. heart of a thriving Artist’s community. lovepenzance.co.uk/plan/getting-here/ penzancestudios.org www.lovepenzance.co.uk.