St Michael's Mount is located some 3 miles east of Penzance and is one of the treasures of Cornwall. Set on an island a few hundred yards off-shore from the ancient town of Marazion and in the heart of Mounts Bay, the castle - now maintained by the National Trust - has for centuries been the home of the St Aubyn family. Originally, the building was a Benedictine Priory which had religious links with the equally famous Mont St Michel in Normandy, France.
The ancient town of Penzance is the ‘Capital’ of the far West of Cornwall and is the last major town before the Atlantic Ocean. It is both a market town and a popular tourist destination, and features an attractive promenade on its sea front. There are several historic houses in the town, along with a number of museums and galleries. It includes the most westerly major harbour on the English Channel. From here, there are ferry services both by sea and air to the Isles of Scilly, which lie some 28 miles beyond Lands End.
The ancient town of Penzance is the ‘Capital’ of the far West of Cornwall and is the last major town before the Atlantic Ocean. It is both a market town and a popular tourist destination, and features an attractive promenade on its sea front. There are several historic houses in the town, along with a number of museums and galleries. It includes the most westerly major harbour on the English Channel. From here, there are ferry services both by sea and air to the Isles of Scilly, which lie some 28 miles beyond Lands End.
