Guidebook for Newlyn, Penzance
Sightseeing
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndAmazing Beach and great for all ages. There are 2 surf schools where you can hire surf boards or have surfing lessons suitable for all ages and abilities.
Great beach cafe offering hot and cold takeaway food and a lovely shop in the main car park.
If you are early enough you will be able to get a space in the lower car park i not you may have to park at the car park at the top of the big hill which is a great walk down but tough on the legs on the way up!!
246 locals recommend
Sennen Cove
Amazing Beach and great for all ages. There are 2 surf schools where you can hire surf boards or have surfing lessons suitable for all ages and abilities.
Great beach cafe offering hot and cold takeaway food and a lovely shop in the main car park.
If you are early enough you will be able to get a space in the lower car park i not you may have to park at the car park at the top of the big hill which is a great walk down but tough on the legs on the way up!!
Beautiful beach in a lovely cove with some lovely coastal paths to explore.
144 locals recommend
Porthcurno
Beautiful beach in a lovely cove with some lovely coastal paths to explore.
The Minack Theatre
Lovely little harbour to have a wander around or chill on the harbour beach with a Cornish Pasty.
84 locals recommend
Mousehole Harbour
21 Commercial RoadLovely little harbour to have a wander around or chill on the harbour beach with a Cornish Pasty.
Amazing town surrounded by beaches and blue water.
Fantastic places to eat and some lovely shops to explore.
Suitable for all ages.
610 locals recommend
St Ives
Amazing town surrounded by beaches and blue water.
Fantastic places to eat and some lovely shops to explore.
Suitable for all ages.
Eden Project
Beautiful views from the top of the castle if you can manage the walk.
If you visit at low tide you will be able to walk along the causeway to St Michael's mount harbour and then get the boat back.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
Beautiful views from the top of the castle if you can manage the walk.
If you visit at low tide you will be able to walk along the causeway to St Michael's mount harbour and then get the boat back.
Marazion
Lovely little beach tucked away with great coastal path walks along the coast.
Great little beach cafe at the bottom too!!
43 locals recommend
Perranuthnoe
Lovely little beach tucked away with great coastal path walks along the coast.
Great little beach cafe at the bottom too!!
Trewidden Garden
Beautiful Gardens and amazing views at the top.
Beautiful little cove - a hidden gem. Lovely walks around this area too.
29 locals recommend
Lamorna Cove Beach
Lamorna CoveBeautiful little cove - a hidden gem. Lovely walks around this area too.
Geevor Tin Mine
Stunning views - National Trust site surrounded by cliffs and if you walk to the top of the cliff on the opposite side you will be able to see the seal beach. Follow the signs.
90 locals recommend
Godrevy Lighthouse
Stunning views - National Trust site surrounded by cliffs and if you walk to the top of the cliff on the opposite side you will be able to see the seal beach. Follow the signs.
Poldark Mine & The Cornish Heritage Collection
Lovely market town - To avoid parking get the train from Penzance with 1 change at Truro. Station is a short walk into the main town centre.
303 locals recommend
Falmouth
Lovely market town - To avoid parking get the train from Penzance with 1 change at Truro. Station is a short walk into the main town centre.
You can access this amazing Island from Penzance Harbour by boat on the Scillonian. Tickets can be pricey so best to book ahead if you are interested. Day tickets can start anywhere from £ 58.95. You can also access the Island by Skybus or Helicopter but these are more expensive but alot quicker.
20 locals recommend
Isles of Scilly
You can access this amazing Island from Penzance Harbour by boat on the Scillonian. Tickets can be pricey so best to book ahead if you are interested. Day tickets can start anywhere from £ 58.95. You can also access the Island by Skybus or Helicopter but these are more expensive but alot quicker.
Family entertainment
Paradise Park
16 Trelissick RdGreat for Kids!!
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneGreat entertainment for the Kids
Great fun for all the Family - Book early to avoid disappointment
12 locals recommend
Smart Surf School
Great fun for all the Family - Book early to avoid disappointment
Great family fun - Pick your own fruit, fun for the children.
Make sure you don't eat before you go as the food is lovely and portion sizes are huge. The dessert counter is out of this world.
Booking is advisable for the restaurant.
105 locals recommend
Trevaskis Farm
Gwinear RoadGreat family fun - Pick your own fruit, fun for the children.
Make sure you don't eat before you go as the food is lovely and portion sizes are huge. The dessert counter is out of this world.
Booking is advisable for the restaurant.
Amazing Art Deco Sea Water Lido now with a Geothermal heated section.
Pre-Booking only
Only open in the Summer months.
Lovely little cafe with great views on Mounts Bay.
165 locals recommend
Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadAmazing Art Deco Sea Water Lido now with a Geothermal heated section.
Pre-Booking only
Only open in the Summer months.
Lovely little cafe with great views on Mounts Bay.
Perfect option in Newlyn for all the family if you have a rainy day.
Food is not permitted in the Cinema.
Booking is advisable.
Has a great cafe bar upstairs with great food.
109 locals recommend
Newlyn Filmhouse
23-31 The CoombePerfect option in Newlyn for all the family if you have a rainy day.
Food is not permitted in the Cinema.
Booking is advisable.
Has a great cafe bar upstairs with great food.
Activities available for all ages and abilities in Marazion.
Kitesurfing, SUP Boards, Kayaks hire. Check the website for more details.
20 locals recommend
The Hoxton Special - Kitesurf, Paddleboard, Yoga and Coffee
Beach RoadActivities available for all ages and abilities in Marazion.
Kitesurfing, SUP Boards, Kayaks hire. Check the website for more details.
Art Gallery's
Tate St. Ives
Newlyn Art Gallery
New RoadLovely cafe with lovely views.
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Morrab RoadFood scene
A Medieval themed restaurant that has been serving locals and tourists alike for over 50 years.
A very unique dining experience where you eat in the dark with your hands (Cutlery is available on request). The Cornish Mead wine is a must try.
They also do takeaway (Menu is located in the house).
A 5-10 minute walk down the hill - slightly longer on the way up!!
36 locals recommend
Newlyn Meadery Ltd
The CoombeA Medieval themed restaurant that has been serving locals and tourists alike for over 50 years.
A very unique dining experience where you eat in the dark with your hands (Cutlery is available on request). The Cornish Mead wine is a must try.
They also do takeaway (Menu is located in the house).
A 5-10 minute walk down the hill - slightly longer on the way up!!
This is a little gem of a restaurant located on Newlyn Bridge and a must visit if you love all things seafood. Great way to taste all the fresh caught fish from market within Newlyn.
Go early to avoid disappointment and avoid busy meal times as you will be queuing on the bridge but it is definitely worth the wait.
Walks in only.
154 locals recommend
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadThis is a little gem of a restaurant located on Newlyn Bridge and a must visit if you love all things seafood. Great way to taste all the fresh caught fish from market within Newlyn.
Go early to avoid disappointment and avoid busy meal times as you will be queuing on the bridge but it is definitely worth the wait.
Walks in only.
Great place for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Cake. All freshly made on site. Cakes are the die for!! Can get very busy at peak times.
Short walk down the hill located in the centre of the village.
41 locals recommend
Duke Street Cafe
6 Duke StGreat place for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Cake. All freshly made on site. Cakes are the die for!! Can get very busy at peak times.
Short walk down the hill located in the centre of the village.
The Bridge Newlyn
6 New RdGreat Italian with great Pizzas!
The Rock Pool Cafe
The ParadeLovely restaurant and great beer garden for the kids to run about in with amazing views of the bay.
Booking is advisable.
76 locals recommend
The Old Coastguard
The ParadeLovely restaurant and great beer garden for the kids to run about in with amazing views of the bay.
Booking is advisable.
Amazing Views of mounts bay from inside and a great courtyard beer garden.
Great for breakfast, Lunch and evening meal.
107 locals recommend
Godolphin Arms
West EndAmazing Views of mounts bay from inside and a great courtyard beer garden.
Great for breakfast, Lunch and evening meal.
Looks out over Mounts bay and across the road from the Art Deco Lido.
Great pub food.
12 locals recommend
The Yacht Inn
Green StreetLooks out over Mounts bay and across the road from the Art Deco Lido.
Great pub food.
Perfect for a sun set meal after a day on the beach.
Lovely pub food.
249 locals recommend
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndPerfect for a sun set meal after a day on the beach.
Lovely pub food.
The Tolcarne Inn
9 Tolcarne TerraceA more upmarket restaurant offering mainly seafood dishes.
Amazing restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner offering tapas and Vegetarian or vegan options.
Great view of the beach and the sunset is unbelievable.
Booking is advisable in the evening. They also have heated pods which can be booked only.
252 locals recommend
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillAmazing restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner offering tapas and Vegetarian or vegan options.
Great view of the beach and the sunset is unbelievable.
Booking is advisable in the evening. They also have heated pods which can be booked only.
All things rum and Seafood with land options available!!
Booking is advisable.
39 locals recommend
The Rum & Crab Shack
Wharf RoadAll things rum and Seafood with land options available!!
Booking is advisable.
This is the place to get the best Cornish Pasty ever!! From small to extra large with a choice of pastry!! Go there hungry!!
Takeaway only.
The Cornish Oven - Penzance
Jelbert WayThis is the place to get the best Cornish Pasty ever!! From small to extra large with a choice of pastry!! Go there hungry!!
Takeaway only.
Cafe by day wine bar by night.
Bottleshop offering a vast variety of wines and craft beers.
27 locals recommend
Lovetts
1 The CoombeCafe by day wine bar by night.
Bottleshop offering a vast variety of wines and craft beers.
Supermarkets
Lidl
Carwin RiseTesco station
Sainsbury's
Eastern GreenCo-op Food - Newlyn
18 Strand