Penzance is a charming, historical port with bags of character and charm. From the stunning views of the promenade to the rolling countryside and beyond, Penzance is a truly idyllic place to spend a holiday. An ancient market town, Penzance sits in the beautiful Mounts Bay, a stretch of water overlooked by the majestic St. Michaels Mount. Just ten miles from Land’s End, the town’s strong Celtic cultural roots and stunning natural beauty make it an ideal place to relax.

Steeped in maritime history, with everything from curious tales of smugglers to an aggressive invasion by the Spanish and hundreds of shipwreck stories, Penzance’s history is fascinating. The name derives from a corruption of “Pen Sans” which means holy headland, a reference to a chapel established there by early Christians over 1000 year ago.

Today, Penzance is seen as the centre of the Land’s End peninsula, with the best commercial, retail and transport options in the area. The towns sheltered position and temperate climate make for some beautiful floral displays, with a blaze of colour washed over the town in spring and summer months, a number of rare sub tropical flowers and palm trees adding to the unique atmosphere.