Minack Theatre
6 July 2025
The Cornish theatre with real wow' factor is the Minack. Perched on the cliffs at Porthcurno, the Minack is an open-air theatre-in-the-round – and a triumph of vision over reality.
Places To Visit near St Just
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Minack Theatre
The Cornish theatre with real wow' factor is the Minack. Perched on the cliffs at Porthcurno, the Minack is an open-air theatre-in-the-round – and a triumph of vision over reality.
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Cape Cornwall
There is something truly magical about this place, the walk around the Cape has breathtaking views in all directions. In summer, there's a refreshment kiosk nearby, or pack up a picnic to enjoy at this stunning spot.
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Carn Euny Ancient Village
Imagine what life was like as an Iron Age villager. Budding archaeologists will love exploring this ancient, yet well-preserved settlement, which is thought to have thrived from the Iron Age until late Roman times. Carn Euny is probably best-known for its well-preserved fogou (Cornish for 'cave'), an underground passageway over 20 metres long. Fogous are intriguing structures and no one really knows what they were used for. Experts say they may have been used for storage, habitation or rituals, but their true purpose remains a mystery. Dare yourself to enter and make your own mind up. To get there, take the A30 past Penzance towards Land's End, turn right at Drift, then left before Sancreed, park at Brane and follow the footpath. Entry is free.
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Geevor Tin Mine
Up until 1990, Geevor was still a working mine. These days you can explore underground, visit mine buildings, walk around the area and see the museum.
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Levant Mine and Beam Engine
An important part of Cornwall's industrial past can be found in a smalll engine house perched on the cliff top. The Levant engine is the only Cornish beam engine anywhere in the world.
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Tanglewood
Wildlife abounds at this natural attraction so you won't find any cafes but there are the famous chainsaw carvings. Plus you can bring a disposable BBQ to 'Cornwall's number one picnic garden'.
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Madron Holy Well
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.
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Lanyon Quoit
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.
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Pendeen Pottery and Gallery
Offering a unique selection of pottery and artwork run by a husband and wife team - a purchase from here is sure to always remind you of Cornwall.
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Helen Jay Pottery
In the beautiful grounds of Cot Manor you will find this studio where Helen Jay creates her unique pottery which reflects the diversity and colours of the local area.
Places To Visit near St Just
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Cape Cornwall
5 August 2023
There is something truly magical about this place, the walk around the Cape has breathtaking views in all directions. In summer, there's a refreshment kiosk nearby, or pack up a picnic to enjoy at this stunning spot.
Carn Euny Ancient Village
18 September 2017
Imagine what life was like as an Iron Age villager. Budding archaeologists will love exploring this ancient, yet well-preserved settlement, which is thought to have thrived from the Iron Age until late Roman times. Carn Euny is probably best-known for its well-preserved fogou (Cornish for 'cave'), an underground passageway over 20 metres long. Fogous are intriguing structures and no one really knows what they were used for. Experts say they may have been used for storage, habitation or rituals, but their true purpose remains a mystery. Dare yourself to enter and make your own mind up. To get there, take the A30 past Penzance towards Land's End, turn right at Drift, then left before Sancreed, park at Brane and follow the footpath. Entry is free.
Geevor Tin Mine
11 April 2016
Up until 1990, Geevor was still a working mine. These days you can explore underground, visit mine buildings, walk around the area and see the museum.
Levant Mine and Beam Engine
7 September 2015
An important part of Cornwall's industrial past can be found in a smalll engine house perched on the cliff top. The Levant engine is the only Cornish beam engine anywhere in the world.
Tanglewood
24 August 2015
Wildlife abounds at this natural attraction so you won't find any cafes but there are the famous chainsaw carvings. Plus you can bring a disposable BBQ to 'Cornwall's number one picnic garden'.
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.
Pendeen Pottery and Gallery
13 September 2014
Offering a unique selection of pottery and artwork run by a husband and wife team - a purchase from here is sure to always remind you of Cornwall.
Helen Jay Pottery
5 March 2013
In the beautiful grounds of Cot Manor you will find this studio where Helen Jay creates her unique pottery which reflects the diversity and colours of the local area.