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Penzance Interesting : Michelin's recommendations

Penzance was razed by Spanish raiders in 1595. Today, the town is largely post-1800 and has been a popular resort for over 150 years. The wide, 800m-long Western Promenade, and Queen's Hotel built in 1861, reflect Penzance's early prominence as a seaside resort. The harbour area offers a wonderful panorama of St Michael's Mount bay.

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Tourist attractions Penzance : Things to see and do

  • Town centre

    Tolver Place GB - Penzance TR18 2AD

    The town centre has several Georgian and Regency houses, including a covered market, the Egyptian House (1835), Abbey House, and Admiral Benbow. There are museums including Cornwall Geology Museum , Penlee House Gallery and Museum and the Maritim..

  • Trengwainton Garden Recommended Recommended

    A3071 GB - Penzance TR18

    The path (800 m) leading to the house is lined with gardens. Behind a fine view over the bay where azalea and rhododendrons flower. Sir Edward Bolitho and the owners of Trewithen and Hidcote (Gloucestershire) financed expeditions from 1927-28 of ..

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Hotels Penzance

  • The Queens Hotel

    The Promenade GB - Penzance TR18 4HG

    Situated by Penzance beach, and 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre, The Queen's Hotel boasts a restaurant with views across Mount's Bay, St. Michael's Mount and Newlyn Harbour, free parking, and an on-site hair & beauty salon. Each room at The Que..

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Restaurants Penzance

  • Bay Comfortable restaurant 

    Britons Hill GB - Penzance TR18 3AE

    All-day, brasserie-style hotel restaurant, with a small terrace overlooking the harbour. Wide-ranging menus display the odd Asian and Mediterranean influence; dinner is more adventurous. Local produce includes an all-Cornish cheese board.

  • Untitled by Robert Wright Comfortable restaurant 

    Abbey St GB - Penzance TR18 4AR

    The chef credits Alistair Little for instilling in him the philosophy of simplicity and keeping flavours honest. A European edge runs through the menu, where the focus is on locally caught fish. Alternatively, you can order tapas on the ground floor.

  • Harris's Comfortable restaurant 

    46 New St GB - Penzance TR18 2LZ

    Long-standing, split-level restaurant with a spiral staircase and an unusual Welsh black metal plate ceiling; run by a keen husband and wife. Classical cooking uses seasonal Cornish produce; try the steamed lobster when it's in season.

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