Penzance
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Cornwall, England
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 21,045
- Coordinates
- 50.119, -5.537
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Penzance
Penzance sits in England, United Kingdom and reads as a small town. The headcount is close to 21,045. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Visitors mostly come here for water sports and nature.
Things to do in Penzance
Water Sports in Penzance
(7)The water sports shortlist for Penzance: Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle. All of it is drawn from Penzance's recorded activities. There are 7 tagged experiences in this group.
Nature in Penzance
(2)Our data lists Beaches and Islands as nature options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Penzance.
More to do in Penzance
(1)Looking for other activities? Penzance has Secret. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Penzance.
Best time to visit Penzance
For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Penzance usually means a connection from England and your own wheels for the rest. Penzance runs on Europe/London time.
Similar destinations
Places near Penzance that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Penzance known for?
- In England, United Kingdom, Penzance stands out for water sports and nature. That mix defines the typical visit to this 21,045-strong destination.
- What can you do in Penzance?
- Options in Penzance run to Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Penzance?
- For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Penzance located?
- You will find Penzance in England, United Kingdom. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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