All of these acts played live gigs in Penzance: Sex Pistols. Queen. Fleetwood Mac. Genesis. Talking Heads. Ramones. Hawkwind. George Ezra. Here’s the incredible story of live music in our town.

From struggling portside town to leading light in the South West – this is the remarkable story of how Penzance transformed its fortunes.

Join Love Penzance on a tour of some of the most beautiful and bizarre buildings in our iconic portside town. It’s a great 30-minute walk (or half day if you stop in all the pubs).

Parents get to relax and have fun too at these top spots. Our magnificent seven feature easy access, safe sands, snacks on tap and nearby toilets for a pee. Bliss

Cornwall in spring can be the most bewitchingly romantic time to visit the county. Our famous spring gardens unfurl and shine in their fullest glory. Our seaside villages are still

Experience a Christmas you’ll never forget in our portside town in the far south west. Fabulous food and drink. Great shopping. Curious Celtic festivals. Unforgettable walks. See you here?

West Penwith is an International Dark Sky Park, which makes the countryside around Penzance one of the best places in the world to observe the cosmos. Join us on a journey into the Cornish night…

Some towns were born in black and white. Penzance – Cornwall’s most creative town – has a full colour, arty exuberance you’ll never, ever, forget.

Just a stone’s throw from Penzance you’ll find five of the most romantic and historic hills in Cornwall. Join us on a clamber – the views are wonderful.

Penzance has an artsy, alternative sports vibe that makes it the perfect destination for families with teenagers. Read on for our complete guide.

Things get a little magical in the most beautiful port town in the British Isles during summertime. Here’s 16 things to love…