Details about the accessibility of venues can be hard to find, so we’ve brought together lots of inspiration for great days out.
Experience the history of Penzance at Penlee House or explore ‘Gwelen’, the new arts trail between Penzance and Marazion. All the suggestions in this itinerary are accessible to wheelchair users.
We advise that you contact the venue or experience provider in advance to confirm and you can also find information about accessible venues through Access Cornwall.
You can mix and match from the suggested activities to create a great day out during your stay. If you were to do all the activities on this itinerary, the estimated duration is given above.
Please note: You will need to contact the venue or experience provider directly to book.
Click on each individual experience and find out more about its accessibility and public transport connections, along with an eco tip.
If you would like to build your own itinerary, head to the Experience page. You can add your favourite experiences to a bespoke itinerary, which can be downloaded or sent to your email address. Please note: This is for inspiration purposes only and does not create a booking. You will need to contact the venue or provider directly to book.
If you’ve ever visited Mount’s Bay, home of St Michael’s Mount, it might surprise you to learn that beneath the waves lies the remains of an ancient forest. To bring this secret landscape to life, local artist Emma Smith has created a site-specific artwork, ‘Gwelen’. To find her wooden ‘seeing sticks’, join the section of the South West Coast Path that connects Marazion and Penzance. This unique installation is accompanied by a podcast, which will introduce you to Emma Smith and her work.
Penlee House Gallery and Museum celebrates the history and culture of Cornwall. It’s home to a substantial collection of artworks by painters from the Newlyn School – a group of artists who helped to shape the British art world and explored the Newlyn way of life in their paintings. Visit the Penlee House website to see what’s on display this winter.
There’s more to Porthcurno than its beautiful white-sand beach – it was once home to the world’s most important telegraph station and the beating heart of global communications. At PK Porthcurno, you can learn more about this fascinating story, visit the cable hut and even explore a secret World War II bunker. Plan your visit here.
On the Bay is a family run cafe/restaurant in Penzance which with lovely views of Mount’s Bay. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates about their menu, homemade cakes and opening times. The cafe is wheelchair accessible and there are disabled parking spaces in the seafront car park opposite. Find out more through Access Cornwall.
Retreat to a cosy self-catering cottage or book a stylish hotel in the heart of town. Discover the perfect seaside stay for your winter in Cornwall.
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Many of the activities in our itineraries are accessible. Click on each individual experience to find out more about its accessibility. We advise that you contact the venue or experience provider in advance to confirm. You can also find information about accessible venues through Access Cornwall.
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This listing has been curated by the EXPERIENCE West Cornwall team and was correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We advise that you contact the venue or provider directly to confirm any seasonal opening details and to book the experience.
