Land End's closest town is Penzance .
'Pen Sans' as Penzance was first called in the traditional Cornish dialect, means Holy Headland because of the original chapel close to its harbour. Penzance was well known as the preferred haunt of pirates. Penzance retains lots of historical evidence going back centuries, which is visible to this day. The town has retained much of its extraordinary character through the use of tight planning regulations.
Penzance was granted its original Royal Charter in 1512 and over the centuries has grown into a artistic and vivacious area with a wonderful atmosphere. Whilst it at one time was reliant on fishing as its key income, Penzance now caters chiefly for tourism. Its huge popularity has attracted a steady increase in the number of visitors each year.
Penzance is simple to get to by road because of the great network of dual carriageways and motorways. Coach and railway links to the town are also easy to access.
Penzance is the ideal base for discovering west Cornwall. Compared to other parts of Britain, Penzance has a fairly temperate climate all through the year due to the Atlantic Gulf Steam.
Whilst Queen Victoria was in reign in the late 1800's many unusual plants, seeds and trees were introduced to this region. Because of its enormous number of sub-tropical plants and trees, you may feel as if you are in the Mediterranean.
In June there is the hugely popular Golowan Festival, when thousands of visitors arrive in Penzance making accommodation scarce. To mark the arrival of Midsummer, this Festival is an ancient tradition. This ten-day festival treats visitors to a variety of colourful parades, live music, art and other entertainment. Keeping entertainment on the agenda there will also be bonfires, firework displays and a traditional fair with rides. The Streets are decked with fresh flowers, bright banners and a huge show of colour.
Another very popular event in the area is the Newlyn Fish Festival which is held annually on the last Monday in August. The Newlyn Fish Festival celebrates the most traditional ingredient of Cornish life; fishing, which is fishing. Whilst the festival is on the whole harbour is filled with many different kind of boats, plus in the market a large amount of locally caught fish are displayed. A number of stalls are there in addition to entertainment.
In Penzance there is great choice in food outlets and good shopping facilities\shopping and dining facilities. A selection of ancient monuments have survived in the local area, and provide great opportunities for a day trip.
Outside of London, the location has the biggest concentration of artists in the UKand has numerous art galleries and studio's. You can view work by the famous artist Stanhope Forbes at the art gallery which is situated at Penlee Park. You could pay a visit to one of the excellent privately owned art galleries in the area, or perhaps the Tate, in the nearby town of St Ives.
'Pen Sans' as Penzance was first called in the traditional Cornish dialect, means Holy Headland because of the original chapel close to its harbour. Penzance was well known as the preferred haunt of pirates. Penzance retains lots of historical evidence going back centuries, which is visible to this day. The town has retained much of its extraordinary character through the use of tight planning regulations.
Penzance was granted its original Royal Charter in 1512 and over the centuries has grown into a artistic and vivacious area with a wonderful atmosphere. Whilst it at one time was reliant on fishing as its key income, Penzance now caters chiefly for tourism. Its huge popularity has attracted a steady increase in the number of visitors each year.
Penzance is simple to get to by road because of the great network of dual carriageways and motorways. Coach and railway links to the town are also easy to access.
Penzance is the ideal base for discovering west Cornwall. Compared to other parts of Britain, Penzance has a fairly temperate climate all through the year due to the Atlantic Gulf Steam.
Whilst Queen Victoria was in reign in the late 1800's many unusual plants, seeds and trees were introduced to this region. Because of its enormous number of sub-tropical plants and trees, you may feel as if you are in the Mediterranean.
In June there is the hugely popular Golowan Festival, when thousands of visitors arrive in Penzance making accommodation scarce. To mark the arrival of Midsummer, this Festival is an ancient tradition. This ten-day festival treats visitors to a variety of colourful parades, live music, art and other entertainment. Keeping entertainment on the agenda there will also be bonfires, firework displays and a traditional fair with rides. The Streets are decked with fresh flowers, bright banners and a huge show of colour.
Another very popular event in the area is the Newlyn Fish Festival which is held annually on the last Monday in August. The Newlyn Fish Festival celebrates the most traditional ingredient of Cornish life; fishing, which is fishing. Whilst the festival is on the whole harbour is filled with many different kind of boats, plus in the market a large amount of locally caught fish are displayed. A number of stalls are there in addition to entertainment.
In Penzance there is great choice in food outlets and good shopping facilities\shopping and dining facilities. A selection of ancient monuments have survived in the local area, and provide great opportunities for a day trip.
Outside of London, the location has the biggest concentration of artists in the UKand has numerous art galleries and studio's. You can view work by the famous artist Stanhope Forbes at the art gallery which is situated at Penlee Park. You could pay a visit to one of the excellent privately owned art galleries in the area, or perhaps the Tate, in the nearby town of St Ives.
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Venton Vean is a newly restored Bed and Breakfast Penzance located just minutes' walk from the seafront and town centre. With eclectically furnished bedrooms combining period features with modern art and design together with passion for good food, we aim to offer you a unique, comfortable and relaxing stay. Penzance Bed and Breakfast.
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