Other Villages

Madron

Madron has no coastline; yet because of its elevated position above Penzance and the glittering expanse of Mount's Bay, there are exhilarating views of the sea from almost every angle. Madron has a wide variety of landscapes; they range from south-facing fields and wooded valleys to miles of high moorland, within which lie some of Cornwall's most dramatic ancient monuments. At the heart of the main village of Madron is a cluster of beautiful granite buildings that enclose a handsome 14th century church. The village has a popular pub, the King William IV, and a shop. In a wooded valley below the village lies Trengwainton, one of Cornwall's finest gardens.

St Buryan

St Buryan is an attractive village with granite cottages around its central 14th century church which acts as a distinctive landmark for miles around. Nearby stone circles include the 5000 year old Boscawen-un to the north with its crystal rich learning centre stone.

Newlyn

Newlyn is a fishing port which lies in the western corner of Mount's Bay next to Penzance. The busy harbour side and the narrow back streets and cobbled courtyards of Newlyn offer the visitor a closeup view of a genuine Cornish community. Newlyn's many attractions include an art gallery, several pubs of character, cafes, restaurants and a good range of shops.

Pendeen

Pendeen, east of St Just, is a former mining village with a good selection of traditional inns. It has a lighthouse which watches over one of the region's wildest, most dramatic sections of coast, much of which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Truly picturesque mining ruins seem to balance on the edge of the land here, an beautiful sight.

Porthcurno, St Levan & Treen

Porthcurno, St Levan and Treen lie on one of Cornwall's most beautiful coasts within an area of spectacular granite cliffs and beaches. Yet the surrounding countryside is equally lovely while the area is well served by excellent village shops, pubs and other services. Much of the coast is owned by the National Trust. The Porthcurno valley has had close links with oceanic communications since the last century. Attractions in the area include the Museum of Submarine Telegraphy and the Minack Theatre.

Lamorna

Lamorna Cove has the famous Wink Inn and a cafe and shop at the harbour car park. There are several galleries and craft shops throughout the area as well as campsites self catering and bed & breakfast establishments.

St Just-in-Penwith

As Cornwall's most westerly town, St Just really is the last of England. Busy and welcoming, the town was a centre for tin mining in previous centuries. The area's mining district is part of a World Heritage Site as a result, and it's scenery has to be seen to be beleived, even if mining isn't something you're interested in. The town itself boasts one of only two medieval amphitheatres in Cornwall called the Plen an Gwary and reputedly the oldest working theatre in Britain. See it in action when the Ordinalia miracle plays are performed and during the Lafrowda Festival every July. St Just has many inns, independent art galleries and studios. A fine Methodist Chapel and 15th century Parish Church are also worth visiting. Nearby, you'll encounter the legendary natural landmark of Land's End. It's a place of breathtaking beauty and is a definite must-see. In the right conditions, the massive power of the Atlantic can be seen hurling itself against the towering granite headland. At other times, the sea is as tranquil as a millpond.

Zennor

Steeped in myth and legend and nestling on the scenic coast road only 4 miles west of St Ives, surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery and ancient fields on one side and high, gaunt moorland on the other. Legend has it that the mermaid of Zennor (depicted on a bench-end in the Norman and later medieval church) was so entranced by the singing of a local chorister that she lured him into the sea, never to return. D H Lawrence wrote 'Women in Love' here in the village he described as 'the best place I have ever been in'.