From live music to comedy, arthouse films to theatre, you’ll be amazed at what you can see during a winter escape in West Cornwall.
Visit Penzance in the off-season and step into a story. As the evenings draw in, a brilliant performance can become the centre stage of your holiday. Make the most of the diverse productions on offer at the Acorn Theatre or snuggle up to enjoy the latest blockbusters and arthouse films at the Newlyn Filmhouse.
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.
There’s nowhere quite like the Minack Theatre. Carved into a cliffside, with a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s an incredible setting in which to see a play. You could watch a performance, take part in a workshop or book a ‘Theatre Visit’ to discover the fascinating story of Rowena Cade. Find out more here.
The Acorn Theatre is known for its creative programme of music, comedy and theatre. You could catch a popular performer on a national tour, pop in for a poetry reading, or be the first to see a new show featuring up-and-coming talent from the Penzance area. See what’s on stage in Penzance during your stay.
What used to be a granite fish cellar and smokery underwent an incredible transformation in 2015. Today, the building is a two-screen cinema with an art-house atmosphere, making it the ideal location for independent film events. In fact, the venue recently hosted the Q+A for BAIT, the BAFTA-winning Cornish-made film. The addition of the ‘EATHOUSE’ means the Newlyn Filmhouse is also a place to gather over seasonal feasts and showstopping cocktails. Find out more here.
New for 2023 – the Barbican Bistro has opened in Penzance. This fish-focused restaurant can be found on Barbican Lane, close to the harbour. Join them for small plates, a casual dining atmosphere and fresh fish landed at Newlyn harbour. See their menu and opening times here.
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.
