Places To Visit near Marazion

St Michael's Mount

10 August 2026

This local landmark looks like something straight out of a fairytale; a medieval castle perched on top of a little tidal island, complete with cobbled streets and even its own harbour and gardens. At low tide, 'the Mount' can easily be reached on foot from Marazion town by way of a man-made granite causeway. Wait for high tide to take the lazy option and go by ferry. If you've got time to kill while you wait, you can enjoy the view across Mount's Bay with a pint in hand at The Godolphin Arms near the ferry departure point.

Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens

25 June 2024

Welcome to one of Cornwall's newest major attractions. A fabulous place positioned in a sheltered valley with woodland and streams creating a backdrop to sub-tropical plants and contemporary art installations. The Lime Tree Cafe offers freshly prepared, homemade meals and is open all day for drinks, snacks and meals.

Paradise Park

13 September 2015

Exotic birds and animals among the Cornish palm trees.

Madron Holy Well

25 October 2014

Tucked away off the Penzance-Morvah road, this is probably Cornwall's most famous holy well, but it retains an air of tranquillity and mystery. With hundreds of brightly coloured clouties' tied to the branches, you'd be forgiven for thinking you had stumbled upon a grove of Buddhist prayer trees in the Cornish countryside, but this is evidence of Cornwall's Celtic and Pagan heritage. Clouties were traditionally used in healing rituals, the idea being that as the rag decayed, health was restored. People still tie cloth and ribbons to the trees as good luck charms, especially at Samhain (Halloween), Celtic New Year. From the well it's only a short way to the remains of Madron chapel, where posies of wild flowers are often left on the stone altar by the ancient babbling font. Access for prams and wheelchairs has recently been improved, but in wet weather expect some mud.

Lanyon Quoit

25 October 2014

Also known as the 'Giant's Table' thanks to the bones found beneath - somewhat macabre, but there's no evidence of that nowadays. An easy to access and impressive set of stones for a quick fix of cultural heritage in the far west.

Godolphin House

13 May 2013

A 15th Century Tudor house. Inside you'll find displays of armour, weapons, old horse-drawn vehicles and maps.

Chysauster Ancient Village

9 October 2012

Not exactly a house, but here you can see the remains of a village that was inhabited over 2,000 years ago.

Out of the Blue Gallery

6 July 2012

Modern Cornish artists celebrate the ocean.

Trengwainton Gardens

28 June 2012

The enormous tree ferns here get you feeling all Jurassic Park'.

Isles of Scilly Travel

31 May 2012

Fancy a day trip? Then take the ferry from Penzance (or the Skybus from Land's End or Newquay) to explore these stunning islands that have a tropical feel. As well as the scenery, there are pubs, cycle hire and events to enjoy. Find out more at this travel centre, or visit their Web site.

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