Why go
- Town in Cornwall, England.
- Served by Land's End Airport (LEQ).
History
Penzance is a town, civil parish and port in Cornwall, England. It lies 64 miles (103 km) west-southwest of Plymouth, 255 miles (410 km) west-southwest of London, and 9 miles (14 km) east of Land's End. Penzance railway station is the terminus of the Cornish Main Line and is both the southernmost and westernmost station in England. Situated in the shelter of Mount's Bay, the town faces south-east onto the English Channel. As well as Penzance itself, the parish also includes the fishing port of Newlyn and the villages of Mousehole, Paul, Gulval, and Heamoor. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 20,734 and the population of the Penzance built-up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics was 14,960.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (DHT, BNT) · 3 routes: Exeter, Land's End, Newquai
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (DHT, BNT) · 1 route: ST MARY\'S
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Land's End Airport (LEQ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ISC has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Exeter, Land's End, Newquai). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Isles of Scilly ferry, 0.7 mi); routes include Penzance - St Mary's (high tide), Penzance - St Mary's (low tide).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Penzance, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.