Geevor Tin Mine Heritage Centre
Pendeen
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7EW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01736 788662
Geevor Tin Mine is situated on a lonely stretch of Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast. A working mine up until 1990, Geevor has been preserved and developed to tell the unique story of the Cornish tin mining industry. Guided underground tours and a museum bring the past to life, and let visitors find out how life was for miners in the past.
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Penlee Park
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 4HE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01736 363625
Penlee House is a cultural destination housed in 19th century manor house. Its collections include those pertaining to archaeology and natural history, as well as textiles and decorative practices. However, it is best know for its art collections, largely comprised of regularly changing exhibitions.
St Michael’s Mount
Marazion
Cornwall
TR17 0EF
United Kingdom
Tel: 01736 710507
St Michael’s Mount is an island that was originally the site of Benedictine monastery, perched on a precarious rock off the coast of Cornwall. The dramatic castle dates from the 14th century, and is one of Cornwall’s most instantly recognisable landmarks. Accessible by ferry or on foot at low tide, St Michael’s Mount possesses a unique air of seclusion, and commands superb views of the coast and out to sea.
Tate St Ives
Porthmeor Beach
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 1TG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01736 796226
The Tate Gallery came to St Ives in 1993, and since then has established itself as one of the region’s favourite attractions. The striking building, a former industrial building, houses a unique collection of artworks, paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Aside from the spectacular art, the Tate Gallery has an education studio, a gift shop and a café with stunning sea views.
Trengwainton Gardens
Madron
Penzance
Cornwall
TR20 8RZ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01736 363148
Trengwainton Gardens is a National Trust property located just outside Penzance. It contains 25 acres of tropical and domestic plantlife, including a kitchen garden built to the size of Noah’s Ark. Facilities include a family trail, shop and tearoom.