The historic capital of West Cornwall, Penzance is the cultural and business centre of the region. Set amongst the stunning scenery of Mounts Bay and only ten miles from Land’s End, there’s a palpable aura of ancient beauty surrounding the town. Penzance is an outstanding town – there’s so much to do here!Whether you fancy exploring the heathery moors and craggy cliffs, or surfing the waves and relaxing on the pristine sands of the beach, your needs are always catered for. With all this and connections to the rest of Cornwall, you couldn’t ask for a better place to stay!
The Flambards Experience has intrigued, entertained and thrilled twelve million visitors since 1976. With huge undercover areas, internationally acclaimed, award winning exhibitions, exciting rides, family shows, live entertainment and glorious gardens, Flambards remains - the Best Day of the Week, whatever the weather. Top attraction is the internationally acclaimed Victorian Village, a life-size re-creation of a lamp-lit village with more than 50 shops, traders and homes, all equipped with thousands of genuine artefacts. Britain in the Blitz is a life-size re-creation of a World War II blitzed street which has never been equalled. Wander through Memory Lane with Galleries devoted to Wartime in Cornwall, early aviation pioneers, wedding fashions and other intriguing exhibitions.
Chysauster Ancient VillageCornwallThis Celtic settlement was originally occupied almost 2,000 years ago. The ‘village’ consisted of eight stone-walled homesteads known as ‘courtyard houses’, which are only found on the Land’s End peninsula and the Isles of Scilly. Each house had an open central courtyard surrounded by a number of thatched rooms. The houses form one of the oldest village streets in the country.
This iconic island rises gracefully to the church and castle at its summit. Accessible on foot at low tide across a causeway, at other times it is reached by a short evocative boat trip. The oldest surviving buildings date from the 12th century, when a Benedictine priory was founded here. Following the English Civil War, the island was acquired by the St Aubyn family, who still live in the castle. In the intervening years many additions and alterations were made to convert it for use as a mansion house. Fascinating rooms from different eras include the mid-18th-century Gothick-style Blue Drawing Room.
David had been a Golfer for many years and is a Past Captain of Old Fold Manor Golf Club in Barnet Herts. He came to Praa Sands with a goodknowledge of the game and a love for it. Praa Sands golf clubwelcomes all visitors and non members to this lovely seaside course overlooking Mounts Bay. We are a nine hole course privately owned by Kate and David Phillips. From every green on the course you can see the sea, and it provides a deceptively challenging Par 62 for men, Par 64 for ladies. We are open all year and no handicap certificate is required. Suitable golfing attire is expected. Meals and bar snacks are available all day as is club hire if needed.
Golf has been played at Bude since 1891 and this classic seaside links course has provided an enjoyable golfing challenge throughout its 126-year history. The course is situated close to the town and offers players of all abilities a rare opportunity to experience an old-style links with many blind shots and fast undulating greens.Bude is a member’s golf club which provides a playable course 365 days a year. Visitors and societies are welcome throughout the year. We can also provide a catering package tailored to your needs.
Land's End, situated approximately nine miles west of Penzance, is the most westerly point of the English mainland and the closest to the North American continent. Looking out to sea from here allows the mind to appreciate the scale of the Atlantic Ocean, seeming to stretch beyond the horizon for ever. The granite cliffs, which make up the coastline of West Cornwall, are seen at their best here where the combination of the power of the sea and the strength of the cliffs reduce man to a mere spectator of nature. On a clear day, the Isles of Scilly can be seen lying just on that horizon - a group of small, yet very beautiful, islands of which five are inhabited while the remainder of nearly 100 are given over to sea birds! Closer to shore is the Longships Lighthouse, just over a mile out to sea, while in the distance, about six miles to the south-west, can be seen the Wolf Rock lighthouse.