Penzance in Cornwall

Lat 50.1188° N, lon 5.5369° W●Main town · Mount's Bay

Penzance

Penzance is the western gateway town on Mount's Bay: promenade, harbour, art and rail links into Penwith.

Where to stay

Penzance at a glance

A clear starting point for Penzance

Penzance is the western gateway town on Mount's Bay: promenade, harbour, art and rail links into Penwith.

Promenade, harbour and western Cornwall connections make Penzance a natural hub for Mount's Bay.

Penzance is a transport hub. Allow time for parking and peak summer traffic on the approach roads.

Start with the promenade, harbour and town centre.

Verified first party walks and beach maps only. More local routes added when ready.

Around Penzance, useful local places include Madron and Mousehole. Open Discover & connect for the parish list, or use the interactive map to see how they sit together.

Penzance also works as a base for days in St Ives, Hayle and Helston. Each has its own town page if you want to continue from here.

Use Cornish.co.uk to find places to stay, food and drink and things to do around Penzance. Open the interactive map for pins, including nearby beaches, or jump to Cornwall walks and local services. Discover & connect lists neighbouring towns and parishes.

Planning questions

Frequently asked questions about Penzance

Where is Penzance?

Penzance sits on Mount's Bay in west Cornwall, with a main-line railway station and harbour promenade.

Is there a live tide reading for Penzance?

This page shows observed levels from the Environment Agency Newlyn tide gauge, the nearest national gauge. It is not a navigation prediction.

Which villages are nearby?

Madron and Mousehole are among the local areas linked from this guide. Use the map for the wider territory.

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Interactive map

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