Faye's Guidebook
Favourite Places
If you enjoy history & legend then St Michael's Mount is an absolute must visit. At low tide you can walk along the cobbled historic path that leads from land to the Mount or at high tide there is a regular boat that takes you back and forth.
Legend says that if you stand on the heart shaped cobblestone you can feel the heartbeat of the mythical giant of the Mount.
The castle itself is truly something out of a fairytale. Inside its walls you will find architecture dating back to the 12th century. Portraits of the St Aubyn family whos eyes follow your every move and even a beautiful small church that still holds a service every Sunday (please note you will be unable to walk though the church during a service)
There are stunning sub tropical gardens that cling to the Mount right down to the ocean. And views that will take your breath away.
You have the choice of a delicious cafe serving pasties, among other treats or if you fancy a sit down meal there is a beautiful restaurant where you often see freshly caught fish on the menu.
There is something for everyone at St Michael's Mount and definitely worth adding to your list.
Visit there website to book your slot: https://www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk/
Latest info taken from their website:
ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT CASTLE & GARDEN TERRACES ARE OPEN
UPDATED FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2020
We are delighted to welcome visitors back to St Michael’s Mount following a period of closure. We are only allowing access to St Michael’s Mount through a ticket purchased online.
BOOK CASTLE TICKETS HERE
BOOK GARDEN TERRACE TICKETS HERE
Dogs are not permitted on the island. The exception to the rule is assistance dogs.
You will walk to and from St Michael’s Mount on the cobbled causeway. A ticket to the garden terraces or castle will provide you with access to the island for the full duration that we are open on the day of your visit. Although it does vary, we will be open for approximately four hours per day, being the time that the causeway is uncovered by the sea. Please see the schedule of open days and causeway open times HERE
Both the garden terraces and castle ticket have a timed element. This is the time you should be at the garden terraces or castle “checkpoint” and begin your tour of the terraces or castle. These times are important as they help us manage the flow of visitors and social distancing in these areas. Please remember that once you have purchased your ticket and we are open, you can walk across to enjoy the island including the lawns, takeaways and shops. The timed element of the ticket only relates to the one-way routes in the garden terraces and castle.
If you want to visit both the garden terraces and castle you will have time to do that on the day of your visit, but you must purchase a separate ticket for each.
The lawns are the perfect place to sit back and soak in the amazing views while enjoying food and drink from one of our takeaway outlets. Our two shops are open and offer clothing, locally made products and more.
We are following Government and industry guidelines to keep visitors, our staff and those families that live on St Michael’s Mount safe. As a consequence, our offer is different to normal with one-way routes in the garden terraces and castle, more signage to highlight the importance of social distancing, reduced numbers of visitors, more frequent cleaning and online only tickets.
We are excited to reopen St Michael’s Mount to visitors and thank you in advance for adhering to social distancing rules. We hope you enjoy your visit.
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Monte de São Miguel
If you enjoy history & legend then St Michael's Mount is an absolute must visit. At low tide you can walk along the cobbled historic path that leads from land to the Mount or at high tide there is a regular boat that takes you back and forth.
Legend says that if you stand on the heart shaped cobblestone you can feel the heartbeat of the mythical giant of the Mount.
The castle itself is truly something out of a fairytale. Inside its walls you will find architecture dating back to the 12th century. Portraits of the St Aubyn family whos eyes follow your every move and even a beautiful small church that still holds a service every Sunday (please note you will be unable to walk though the church during a service)
There are stunning sub tropical gardens that cling to the Mount right down to the ocean. And views that will take your breath away.
You have the choice of a delicious cafe serving pasties, among other treats or if you fancy a sit down meal there is a beautiful restaurant where you often see freshly caught fish on the menu.
There is something for everyone at St Michael's Mount and definitely worth adding to your list.
Visit there website to book your slot: https://www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk/
Latest info taken from their website:
ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT CASTLE & GARDEN TERRACES ARE OPEN
UPDATED FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2020
We are delighted to welcome visitors back to St Michael’s Mount following a period of closure. We are only allowing access to St Michael’s Mount through a ticket purchased online.
BOOK CASTLE TICKETS HERE
BOOK GARDEN TERRACE TICKETS HERE
Dogs are not permitted on the island. The exception to the rule is assistance dogs.
You will walk to and from St Michael’s Mount on the cobbled causeway. A ticket to the garden terraces or castle will provide you with access to the island for the full duration that we are open on the day of your visit. Although it does vary, we will be open for approximately four hours per day, being the time that the causeway is uncovered by the sea. Please see the schedule of open days and causeway open times HERE
Both the garden terraces and castle ticket have a timed element. This is the time you should be at the garden terraces or castle “checkpoint” and begin your tour of the terraces or castle. These times are important as they help us manage the flow of visitors and social distancing in these areas. Please remember that once you have purchased your ticket and we are open, you can walk across to enjoy the island including the lawns, takeaways and shops. The timed element of the ticket only relates to the one-way routes in the garden terraces and castle.
If you want to visit both the garden terraces and castle you will have time to do that on the day of your visit, but you must purchase a separate ticket for each.
The lawns are the perfect place to sit back and soak in the amazing views while enjoying food and drink from one of our takeaway outlets. Our two shops are open and offer clothing, locally made products and more.
We are following Government and industry guidelines to keep visitors, our staff and those families that live on St Michael’s Mount safe. As a consequence, our offer is different to normal with one-way routes in the garden terraces and castle, more signage to highlight the importance of social distancing, reduced numbers of visitors, more frequent cleaning and online only tickets.
We are excited to reopen St Michael’s Mount to visitors and thank you in advance for adhering to social distancing rules. We hope you enjoy your visit.
Wind your way through the beautiful woodland where you will find an elevated viewing platform boasting stunning views.
Latest info taken from their website:
Date: July 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
From 1st July the Sculpture Gardens are open daily, 10.30am – 5.30pm, with last admission at 4.30pm each day.
Please note that it is not necessary, or possible, to pre-book your visit to the sculpture gardens. We currently have a queuing system in place at our outdoor garden ticket shed, where it is possible to social distance in the open air and away from other visitors at all times.
From Wednesday 8th July, Tremenheere Kitchen are open daily for lunch bookings only. There will be no ‘walks-ins’ permitted at this time, but their takeaway hut will continue to be open every Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm. Until the Kitchen reopens booking can only be made via email – please email tremenheerekitchen@gmail.com to book your table. Please also be aware that the Sculpture Gardens is never able to take bookings for the Kitchen.
Tremenheere Nursery and Artisan will both be open every Wednesday – Sunday. In additional to this, Tremenheere Gallery will partially reopen from Wednesday 22nd July, with exhibition details found by clicking here.
As before extra hygiene and safety measures are in place across the site to protect visitors and staff alike. When purchasing tickets at the garden ticket shed a queuing system is still in place to ensure visitors can easily practice social distancing and we ask that everyone pays by contactless card payment where possible – cash payments will temporarily not be accepted. Until measures are relaxed the site will be operated by skeleton staff and it will be necessary for everyone to respect social distancing rules at all times.
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Jardins de Escultura Tremenheere
Wind your way through the beautiful woodland where you will find an elevated viewing platform boasting stunning views.
Latest info taken from their website:
Date: July 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
From 1st July the Sculpture Gardens are open daily, 10.30am – 5.30pm, with last admission at 4.30pm each day.
Please note that it is not necessary, or possible, to pre-book your visit to the sculpture gardens. We currently have a queuing system in place at our outdoor garden ticket shed, where it is possible to social distance in the open air and away from other visitors at all times.
From Wednesday 8th July, Tremenheere Kitchen are open daily for lunch bookings only. There will be no ‘walks-ins’ permitted at this time, but their takeaway hut will continue to be open every Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm. Until the Kitchen reopens booking can only be made via email – please email tremenheerekitchen@gmail.com to book your table. Please also be aware that the Sculpture Gardens is never able to take bookings for the Kitchen.
Tremenheere Nursery and Artisan will both be open every Wednesday – Sunday. In additional to this, Tremenheere Gallery will partially reopen from Wednesday 22nd July, with exhibition details found by clicking here.
As before extra hygiene and safety measures are in place across the site to protect visitors and staff alike. When purchasing tickets at the garden ticket shed a queuing system is still in place to ensure visitors can easily practice social distancing and we ask that everyone pays by contactless card payment where possible – cash payments will temporarily not be accepted. Until measures are relaxed the site will be operated by skeleton staff and it will be necessary for everyone to respect social distancing rules at all times.
Chysauster Car Park
One of the uks best preserved ancient villages.
Step in the footsteps of those from the iron age period.
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Carn Euny Ancient Village
Step in the footsteps of those from the iron age period.
Cape Cornwall is one of only 2 capes in Britain. Discover Priest's Cove, the Brisons Rocks, or walk to the top of the Cape. The views are magnificent.
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Cape Cornwall
Cape Cornwall is one of only 2 capes in Britain. Discover Priest's Cove, the Brisons Rocks, or walk to the top of the Cape. The views are magnificent.
Trencrom hill isn't the highest hill in West Cornwall but at 175m at the top it offers far-reaching vista across the landscape. From pre-historic archaeology and history to wildlife spotting this ascent is definitely one to put on the walking list.
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Trencrom Hill
Trencrom hill isn't the highest hill in West Cornwall but at 175m at the top it offers far-reaching vista across the landscape. From pre-historic archaeology and history to wildlife spotting this ascent is definitely one to put on the walking list.
The Minack Theatre is Cornwall's world famous open-air theatre, carved into the granite cliff and set in glorious gardens overlooking the spectacular panorama of Porthcurno Bay.
Covid-19...
Following Step 2 of the government’s roadmap we plan to reopen the Minack as an outdoor museum and garden from Monday 12 April. This date is subject to changes in government policy. Advance booking will open on 5 April for visits and a selection of guided tours (details to be announced).
There will be no performances at the theatre before Monday 17 May at the earliest. Details of 2021 performances will be announced over the coming weeks.
Advance booking is essential for all visits, tours and performances.
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O Teatro Minack
The Minack Theatre is Cornwall's world famous open-air theatre, carved into the granite cliff and set in glorious gardens overlooking the spectacular panorama of Porthcurno Bay.
Covid-19...
Following Step 2 of the government’s roadmap we plan to reopen the Minack as an outdoor museum and garden from Monday 12 April. This date is subject to changes in government policy. Advance booking will open on 5 April for visits and a selection of guided tours (details to be announced).
There will be no performances at the theatre before Monday 17 May at the earliest. Details of 2021 performances will be announced over the coming weeks.
Advance booking is essential for all visits, tours and performances.
Os Jardins Perdidos de Heligan
B3273Projeto Eden
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathTehidy Woods
St. Nectan's Glen
Fore StreetOutdoor Activities
The UK's largest and most celebrated art deco sea water lido. Geothermal heating is soon to be added!!
New information taken from their website:
Reopening on Saturday 25th July 2020
Jubilee Pool will be once again opening its gates to the public on Saturday 25th July 2020. Capacity in the pool has been significantly reduced, and various measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of our staff and customers but the team is absolutely delighted to be welcoming swimmers back to our beautiful lido.
Customers will have to book swims in advance, either online or over the phone. Swim sessions will be an hour long, and there will be five sessions in a day (weather permitting) with a maximum of 150 people per session. Whilst there will be limited access to changing rooms and toilets, swimmers will be asked to arrive ‘beach ready’ to maximise swim time and to minimise the use of the changing rooms. The Pool will be open Tuesday to Sunday until the end of September. Tickets will be available to book from Wednesday 22nd July 2020. Full details of our ‘new normal’, our 2020 prices and how to book will be available on our website from Wednesday.
The geothermal pool is nearing completion and will be open by the end of August.
We will also be offering Yoga classes twice a week on the Terrace from Tuesday 28th July.
The Café is operating as an outdoor seating venue only for the time being and will be open each day the pool is open.
As a thank you we are offering free swims for Key Workers (and their families) on Friday 24th July – these sessions must be booked via our website.
Following a request for help from the local community, a group of volunteers are helping the Jubilee Pool team to prepare the pool for reopening on Tuesday 21st July.
Interim Chief Operations Officer Nicola Murdoch said ‘we like many other businesses in the hospitality, tourism & leisure sector have found the past four months incredibly challenging. We’ve been working really hard behind the scenes to get everything in place to enable us to safely reopen and we can’t wait to welcome people back on Saturday’.
Susan Stuart, Chair of Directors said ‘we are so excited to be opening our gates again and although it’s going to be a rather different season, we are ready to welcome local people and visitors alike to swim, eat, drink and enjoy themselves’.
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Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadThe UK's largest and most celebrated art deco sea water lido. Geothermal heating is soon to be added!!
New information taken from their website:
Reopening on Saturday 25th July 2020
Jubilee Pool will be once again opening its gates to the public on Saturday 25th July 2020. Capacity in the pool has been significantly reduced, and various measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of our staff and customers but the team is absolutely delighted to be welcoming swimmers back to our beautiful lido.
Customers will have to book swims in advance, either online or over the phone. Swim sessions will be an hour long, and there will be five sessions in a day (weather permitting) with a maximum of 150 people per session. Whilst there will be limited access to changing rooms and toilets, swimmers will be asked to arrive ‘beach ready’ to maximise swim time and to minimise the use of the changing rooms. The Pool will be open Tuesday to Sunday until the end of September. Tickets will be available to book from Wednesday 22nd July 2020. Full details of our ‘new normal’, our 2020 prices and how to book will be available on our website from Wednesday.
The geothermal pool is nearing completion and will be open by the end of August.
We will also be offering Yoga classes twice a week on the Terrace from Tuesday 28th July.
The Café is operating as an outdoor seating venue only for the time being and will be open each day the pool is open.
As a thank you we are offering free swims for Key Workers (and their families) on Friday 24th July – these sessions must be booked via our website.
Following a request for help from the local community, a group of volunteers are helping the Jubilee Pool team to prepare the pool for reopening on Tuesday 21st July.
Interim Chief Operations Officer Nicola Murdoch said ‘we like many other businesses in the hospitality, tourism & leisure sector have found the past four months incredibly challenging. We’ve been working really hard behind the scenes to get everything in place to enable us to safely reopen and we can’t wait to welcome people back on Saturday’.
Susan Stuart, Chair of Directors said ‘we are so excited to be opening our gates again and although it’s going to be a rather different season, we are ready to welcome local people and visitors alike to swim, eat, drink and enjoy themselves’.
Sennen Surfing Centre
St Ives Surf School
Ever fancied horse riding across a beautiful beach and even swimming in the sea on horseback, with the stunning St Michael's Mount as your backdrop. You can do just that! On the beach right in front of Sunny Cottage!
Check out Cornwall Swimming Horses for more information. They also have a Facebook page.
https://cornwallswimminghorses.co.uk/sea-swimming
Cornwall Swimming Horses
Ever fancied horse riding across a beautiful beach and even swimming in the sea on horseback, with the stunning St Michael's Mount as your backdrop. You can do just that! On the beach right in front of Sunny Cottage!
Check out Cornwall Swimming Horses for more information. They also have a Facebook page.
https://cornwallswimminghorses.co.uk/sea-swimming
Kernow Coasteering
2 Orchard CtMarine Discovery Penzance
Lands End Cycle Hire
Lodey SailsPenwith Pitch and Putt
Chenhalls RoadEBike Cornwall
Morrab RoadRide on E-bikes
Quay StreetGalleries and museums
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Morrab RoadTate St. Ives
Museu e Jardim de Esculturas Barbara Hepworth
Barnoon HillTowns & Villages
Mousehole
Botallack
Newlyn
St Ives
Zennor
Porthleven
Perranuthnoe
Praa Sands
Please be mindful when planning your visit to this place. The roads that lead to it are very small and narrow, often gridlocked during busy times and seasons which make it very difficult for residents to go about their daily lives. We advise going during the early hours or early evening. If anything it's so much better then.
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Nanjizal Beach; Song Of The Sea Cave
Please be mindful when planning your visit to this place. The roads that lead to it are very small and narrow, often gridlocked during busy times and seasons which make it very difficult for residents to go about their daily lives. We advise going during the early hours or early evening. If anything it's so much better then.
Beaches
Perranuthnoe
Praa Sands
Long Rock Beach
South West Coast PathPraia de Porthcurno
Sennen Cove
Praia de Porthmeor
Porthmeor HillPraia de Porthgwidden
Porthminster Beach
WarrenPraia de Carbis Bay
Beach RoadPorthkidney Beach
Church RoadPorthcurno
Favourite places to eat and drink
Bakehouse
Chapel StreetThe Cornish Hen Deli
27 Market PlMr Billy's
14 Market PlLavenders Deli Bakery
6A Alverton StArchie Browns
Old Brewery YardThe Old Lifeboat House Bistro
Wharf RoadHellys Deli Bar Cafe
Unit 15 Wharf RdSILCo. Searoom
The WharfLittle Palais
2 Barnoon HillNew Yard Restaurant
Penrose Kitchen
School HillNewlyn Meadery Ltd
The CoombeMackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadJelbert's
9 New RdArtist Residence Clubhouse
20 Chapel StGlorious Cocktails!
The Old Coastguard
The ParadeThe Rock Pool Cafe
The ParadeIn my opinion the best ice cream known to man! The farm where the ice cream is made just around the corner from this parlour. You can get much more local than that.
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The Moomaid In Zennor
In my opinion the best ice cream known to man! The farm where the ice cream is made just around the corner from this parlour. You can get much more local than that.
Vegan brioche donuts that are palm oil free and absolutely delicious 👌
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Beige Donuts
36c Market Jew StVegan brioche donuts that are palm oil free and absolutely delicious 👌
Vegan brioche donuts that are palm oil free and absolutely delicious 👌
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Beige Donuts
36c Market Jew StVegan brioche donuts that are palm oil free and absolutely delicious 👌
Godolphin Arms
West EndFamily owned independent wine merchant specialising in fine wines across all price points, spirits, Cornish wine, beers and spirits, organic wine, miniatures and liqueurs.
Mounts Bay Wine Co
19A Bread StFamily owned independent wine merchant specialising in fine wines across all price points, spirits, Cornish wine, beers and spirits, organic wine, miniatures and liqueurs.