Photo : St Michael's
Mount, Marazion, nr Penzance.
Photo : Penzance Lido
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Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7EW. Tel:
01736 788662. The largest preserved mining site in the UK. In
the far west of Cornwall, on the Atlantic Coast. Until 1990 Geevor
was a working mine, now a museum, with many surface buildings,
a guided underground tour through 18th / 19th century workings,
a shop and a cafe. www.geevor.com. About 7 miles west of Penzance.
Lands End is the most
westerly point in mainland England and the most visited outdoor
tourist attraction in the County. There is lots for all the family
to see and do, and you can have your photograph taken at the
fingerpost. About 8 miles west of Penzance.
The Minack Theatre was the inspiration and life’s work of
Rowena Cade. Sub-tropical rockeries. Come and enjoy the wealth
of photographs, models and audio-visual displays. Coffee Shop.
If you are coming to a performance at the theatre, we offer simple
take-away meals. www.minack.com. About 7 miles south west of
Penzance.
Trengwainton Garden, Madron,
nr Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8RZ. Tel: 01736 363148. Visitors can
now access previously closed sections of the walled gardens,
incorporating a viewing platform to take in the scale of these
unique structures, mysteriously built to the dimensions of Noah's
Ark. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo © NTPL / Andrea
Jones). www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About 1 mile west of Penzance.
St Michael's Mount, Marazion, nr Penzance, Cornwall TR17 0EF.
Tel: 01736 710507. Rocky island crowned by medieval church and
castle, home to a living community. One of England's most famous
and dramatic coastal attractions. Enchanting medieval castle
and church perched upon a craggy island. Victorian underground
railway travels from the village to top of the hill. Visit by
causeway at low tide or take a boat trip. National Trust. Charges
apply. (photo David Noton). www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Just off
the coast of Penzance.
Barbara Hepworth Museum
& Sculpture Garden, Barnoon Hill, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26
1AD. Tel: 01736 796226. Visiting the Barbara Hepworth Museum
and Sculpture Garden is a unique experience. Sculptures in bronze,
stone and wood are on display in the Museum and Garden, along
with paintings, drawings. www.tate.org.uk. Location: About 7
miles north of Penzance.
Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1TG. Tel:
01736 796226. The Gallery overlooks Porthmeor Beach. The Gallery
is a three storey building backing directly into the cliff face.
The site is dramatic - it drops 50ft from cliff-top to beach
and there are entrances to the Gallery at both levels. Tate café.
With spectacular views over the old town of St Ives. ramp and
lift access suitable for wheelchair users to all floors at Tate
St Ives. www.tate.org.uk. Location: About 7 miles north of Penzance.
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