Visiting the Far West of Cornwall!
Many of our returning holiday cottage guests choose Mylor, Flushing and the areas surrounding Falmouth for their central location in mid-Cornwall – ‘in the middle’ but still resting on the South Coast with close water access to creeks and coast!
From your base near Falmouth, you’re an hour’s drive up to the famous Eden Project and Bodmin Moor, and the same distance down to Penzance or St Ives – all perfect for a day-trip during your stay. We’ve put together a guide showing how you could plan your day in West Cornwall, with famous sights, foodie recommendations and tips for when it’s busy during the summer!
Visiting Penzance
For many, the highlight of Penzance is the restored Jubilee Pool – an open air lido with a geothermal section, sauna, and regular wellbeing events. Perched right on the promenade, it’s easily accessible and has its own cafe, or is a short stroll from town.
The walk through Morrab Gardens is a lovely way to stroll from the seafront to the town – keep an eye out for the newly renovated Gardener’s House – and make your way to The Exchange art gallery for some creative inspiration. In town, The Honey Pot, Archie Brown’s and 45 Queen Street are all recommended cafes to try out, and you can find a collection of independent artsy shops to browse on Chapel Street.
There are also some beautiful walks around the Penzance coastline, going South to Newlyn and towards Mousehole, or East to scoop the bay with views of St Michael’s Mount.
Stop By Porthleven
Porthleven is on the way to Penzance, so whether you’re stopping off for an early morning walk, coffee and pastry, or swinging by one of its excellent eateries on the way home for dinner, we can recommend this lovely little town! See our Journal page on Porthleven here.
Visit Tremenhere Sculpture Gardens
As famous with locals for its restaurant as it is for the sculpture and gardens, Tremenhere boasts glimpses of St Michael’s Mount and hosts a fantastic array of events throughout the year. Their gallery hosts photography and craft exhibitions in addition to the iconic site-specific garden sculptures created by internationally renowned artists (including five members of the Royal Academy of Arts).
Marazion and St Michael’s Mount
Also ‘on the way’ to Penzance from Falmouth, you can take a tiny detour from the main road and find yourself in the charming village of Marazion. It has lovely shops and cafes, but is most famous for the iconic causeway connecting it to St Michael’s Mount…
Walkable at low tide and accessible by a small ferry when the tide is high, the gardens and castle are managed by the National Trust and so members do not have to pay entry even in high season when the grounds become ticketed. The island also houses an art gallery and a church, as well as the visitor centre, village and harbour, so there’s plenty to explore.
All the Way to Lands End
Continuing West, you pass through what feels like the most ‘ancient’ and rugged part of Cornwall, with a plethora of stone circles and the Iron Age village of Carn Euny, complete with fogou.
If you’re looking for a spot with more amenities, Lands End is a much more managed location, with a cafe, restaurant, petting farm, 4D cinema experience and craft workshops. From the miles of coastal walks reaching around this peninsula, you can often sea seals, seabirds, and on a clear day even catch sight of the Isles of Scilly!
Sennen Cove
Just North of Land’s End is the village of Sennen – a popular surfing hotspot and holiday destination for families. The village has a pub, little shops and cafes, as well as art galleries which make for a pleasant wander on your way to the glorious white-sandy beach!
The Minack Theatre & Porthcurno
This famous open-air clifftop theatre is absolutely worth booking a show at if you can. Summer 2026 brings a range of performances, from Julius Caesar to Dear Evan Hansen to The Songs of Joni MItchell and Proms at The Minack. Plan ahead and risk it, or choose a good weather day to get your cultural fix with far-reaching views of the sea in the background – audiences are often treated to seals in the water as well as the performers on stage!
You can also book specific guided tours of both the theatre and the gardens (sharing the secrets of ‘Gardening on the Edge’!) as well as children’s workshops like ‘A Play in A Day’.
For a pre-show exploration, the beach at Porthcurno is beautiful and has a National Trust carpark as well as toilets and a seasonal cafe. Nearby PK Porthcurno is a fascinating museum, just a few minutes back from the coast, and documents the history of trans-atlantic communications from West Cornwall to America.
We hope you enjoy your day trip to the far west of Cornwall, and we haven’t even shared our tips for St Ives with you yet! Keep a lookout for our new blog next month…
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