Welcome to Purely Penzance

Purely Penzance is the one stop guide to this vibrant yet historic town. Written by locals, updated fortnightly, independent & completely free to use. This allows us to give you an impartial and honest representation of life in the town.

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mazy day golowan 2010The Golowan Festival and Mazy Day 2010

Preparations are well under way for the 20th annual Golowan Festival, and this year is set to be the best so far.

The Golowan festival will run between the 19th and 27th
of June, with Mazy Day falling on Saturday the 26th.

Find out more about the Golowan Festival and Mazy Day 2010

option a penzance battery rocksPenzance Harbour - Redevelopment of the Isles of Scilly Sea Link - Option A

What exactly is 'Option A' and how does it affect the harbour and Penzance in general. Find detailed information about 'option a',
as well as how to get involved.

Make sure you have your say

chinese indian restaurant takeaway menuEating & Drinking out (and in) Penzance

Penzance had a wide variety of places to eat out and enjoy
good company in. From critically acclaimed restaurants to
tasty takeout food. Get all the information & menus right here.

Restaurants - Takeaway Food & Menus
Pubs & Wine Bars - Cafe & Coffee shops

 


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Humphry Davy Statue

Food & Drink in Penzance

Penzance has a wide range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and takeaways. Our Wine & dine section includes contact details, web links and full menu scans - Read more

Hotels, Guesthouses & Accommodation

View our complete directory of Hotels, B&B's, Self Catering, Guest Houses and other accommodation in West Cornwall. Get full contact info & web links - Read more

Entertainment, Live Music & Performance

Find out what events are happening in Penzance. We have everything from night clubs to craft fairs & everything between - Read More

Shopping in Penzance

We have endeavoured to create a complete and up to date shopping section including contact details and web links - Read More

Free Information Page For All

We want to give every locally owned shop & business in Penzance their own information page - Find out more about our free listings.

Tourism in Penzance & West Cornwall

Find plenty of useful information in our bursting tourism section. Loads of things to do in & around Penzance + leaflets - Read More


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Men-a-tol, West Cornwall
Penzance & West Cornwall Tourist Information
Fisherman's Statue, Newlyn
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Mine Stack

Penzance is situated in the heart of Mount's Bay, overlooked by the beautiful St. Michael's Mount, in a natural harbour on the very Southwest tip of England, UK. The town is the tourist, economic and transport hub for West Cornwall.

The road, rail and air links surrounding Penzance make it the ideal base to explore the beautiful area of Penwith, the tip of West Cornwall. With scenery ranging from wide open moorland dotted with ruined chimney stacks, to the finest beaches on offer in Britain, your sure to enjoy your visit to Penzance & West Cornwall.

To find out more information on tourism in the area, suggested attractions and must see sights, be sure to visit the Purely Penzance tourism section.