A warm welcome awaits you at The Swordfish Inn this Winter. Situated upon the beautiful harbour front of the fishing port of Newlyn and steeped in local history, The Swordfish Inn is well known for its atmosphere and rugged charm. The pub has been a favourite of locals, artists and fisherman as well as visitors […]
11
Nov
Nov
The Penzance BID team reveals how you can light up your life over the festive period. This year, our Christmas theme is ‘Light it Up’ – think all things glitzy, sparkly and shiny. A Christmas Window Competition will see the town’s businesses competing to create the most sparkly, glittery window displays. Shoppers will be able […]
03
Sep
Sep
Noir Taj opened in Camelot Court, Penzance in November 2018 following an impromptu trip to New Delhi to buy a scooter and has since relocated to much larger premises in Causewayhead. Popular with locals and visitors alike this trove of colourful eastern treasures is the perfect place to find that unique gift. All of their […]
03
Sep
Sep
The popular annual two- week celebration of music and the arts in St Ives is back this month following the unavoidable cancellation of the 2020 festival due to the coronavirus pandemic. The first ever St Ives September Festival took place in 1978, and the event has evolved over the decades in to what is now […]
03
Sep
Sep
This month some of the world’s best cyclists arrive in Penzance for the start of the Tour of Britain race, the town has plans to celebrate this unique event with a weekend of sport and community activities. On Sunday 5th September, Cornwall will host the Tour of Britain, with cyclists travelling 180 kilometres through the […]
03
Sep
Sep
Seven years ago, the terror group, Isis, committed genocide against the Yezidi people in northern Iraq and Kurdistan. Their homes were destroyed, young women and children were sold as slaves and men and older women were brutally murdered. Today, many Yezidis are still enslaved and others are living in makeshift tents and are displaced. One […]
03
Sep
Sep
There are many Cornish folklore tales which tell stories of sea spirit mermen coming to shore to inhabit coastal communities during stormy weather. The Tale of the Sea Bucca describes the being as having the dark brown skin of a conger eel, and a mound of seaweed hair. Legend suggests that he was once a […]
03
Aug
Aug
The Mackerel Makery is the latest addition to the range of lovely independent shops situated in Penzance’s historic Chapel Street. Their aim is to encourage creativity through design led and eco conscious products whilst supporting Cornish artists. From puzzles, craft kits and beautiful cards to jewellery, stationery and much more. Stepping inside you will find […]
02
Aug
Aug
A relatively small but quirky bistro, steeped in local history with an unobstructed view of Penzance Harbour and St Michael’s Mount. As their name suggests, the building was used to house the lifeboat for some twenty years to 1907. The bistro has worked with the RNLI to include various artefacts and photos to acknowledge this […]