The Turks Head is a friendly and popular local pub situated on Chapel Street in Penzance… the town’s most historic street. The pub itself is steeped in history and is reputed to date from 1233 when during the crusades, the Turks invaded Penzance from Jerusalem. Frequented by Pirates and Smuggler seven hundred and fifty years […]
In 2018, Penlee Park Open Air Theatre in Penzance celebrates its 70th Anniversary Season and this season includes over 50 events ranging from international theatre companies, opera, children’s shows, jazz, Cornish music and a Cornish burlesque company! This season wouldn’t be complete without Opera Anywhere’s The Pirates of Penzance (JUN 17TH). On the theatre front […]
A great idea for your work day lunch box, a beach picnic or a summertime barbecue. Cornish new potatoes are perfect but any salad potatoes will do. They need to be in a waxy variety to keep their shape when cooked. Read the full recipe on page 14 in the Penwith Eye (11th Edition)
Over 12,000 people enjoyed last years St Ives Food and Drink Festival and organisers and hoping that 2018 will be the biggest festival yet. This year’s event for which local business Carbis Bay Holidays are the headline sponsor, will run from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th May at Porthminster Beach, St Ives. A range of […]
School mornings are usually pretty shoat and it can be difficult to think of a new and alternative breakfast options. A breakfast that can be pre-made AND is healthy is always welcome. These healthy bars are a pleasant change and can be kept in the fridge for up to three days or frozen and defrosted […]
Situated on the harbour side of Penzance, Cornwall. Famous for their chargrilled steaks and locally fought fresh seafood dishes The Boatshed is a popular choice with locals and visitors alike. Situated on the harbour side of Penzance the restaurant has a variety of offerings to suit all tastes and occasions. Whether it’s a family meal, […]
Local business Treasure Penzance celebrates its first birthday on May 15th. Popular with locals and visitors alike Treasure sells items made by more than sixty makers all based right here in Cornwall. The ages of the makers range from just eleven years old to over seventy. Treasure prides itself on showcasing the amazing local talent […]
Devon folk star Seth Lakeman, currently touring Australia with legendary Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant will headline the opening night on Saturday, September 8th – followed by Cornwall favourites Fisherman’s Friends two nights later. Both return after last appearing at the Festival in 2014. “Really looking forward to heading back to St Ives in […]
Situated in in the stunning Morrab Gardens and set in a fine Victorian Mansion, Morrab Library is a large independent library, it is the only one in Cornwall and one of only thirty that remain in the United Kingdom. The library boasts over 55,000 volumes including works of literature, history, travel and religion. The library […]
Following an intensive three month refurbishment project, Lee and Lisa Spicer opened Hellys Deli Bar Café in November 2017 and the results are certainly impressive. Not only is Hellys situated conveniently close to Penzance Harbour and Railway Station, it also offers the opportunity to sample a great tasting menu of locally sourced food, cleverly created […]