Penzance Holiday Resort in Mounts Bay Cornwall

Penzance stands on the south facing shores of the beautiful Mounts Bay. It is a market town with a wealth of history, making it an interesting holiday venue.

Penzance (the name derived from the Cornish language "Pen Sans" meaning Holy Headland) is the centre of the regional district of Penwith "The furthest end". Within this district are a host of attractions including St Michael's Mount and Lands End.

View of Penzance and Mounts Bay as seen from Eastern Green Beach

Penzance began as a fishing community at the headland, next to the current harbour. This small area has been inhabited for over a millennium although records do not name Penzance until the 13TH century. From this period the town grew in importance with the town receiving its Royal Charter from James 1 in 1614.

The town makes a great holiday base, from which one can visit the attractions of Penwith. Additionally it is itself an interesting attraction with its promenade and selection of museums and galleries.

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ACCOMMODATION	LOCAL ATTRACTIONS	ELSEWHERE IN PENWITH
For your holiday accommodation needs within the Penwith area.	Museums and other attractions, worth a visit while on holiday.	Towns and villages of interest close to Penzance.

HISTORIC PAST	WEATHER	GEOLOGY
Penwith's historical past; Wells Churches Tin Mining Pre-History Maritime Smuggling Lighthouses	Penwith's equable temperature throughout the year makes it a great place to visit even out of season.	Penwith's geology is primarily granite. Its igneous nature providing interesting land features and ore deposits.

LOCAL ART	SHORE LIFE	WILDLIFE
Penwith has historically attracted artists, which it still continues to do. This site contains the work of present local artists.	Cornwall is a fascinating place for its shorelife. It is the most southerly and westerly point and is warmed by the Gulf Stream.	Cornwall particularly Penwith due to its geographical location and climate has maybe the richest wildlife in the country.

LOCAL MUSIC	FREE BUSINESS LISTING	FREE ADVERTISING ON PZNOW
The Penzance area has a good live music scene. This site contains current local musicians.	Add your business. All we need is a short description. (max 15 words)	Free advertising for businesses that promote or benefit Cornwall’s Tourist Industry.

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