Sennen Surfing Beach Near Penzance Cornwall

Sennen Cove is primarily one main road that follows the sea front, with a car park at one end and a harbour and cark park at the other. With its popular beautiful beaches, the two car parks within the cove become full in the summer. There is a large third car park only a short walk from the beach.

Sennen Cove viewed from above

View of Sennen Cove and Beach

Sennen is an idyllic seaside village that luckily has not been significantly changed by tourism. Originally a fishing village like many harbour villages in this part of Cornwall, trade was based on the pilchard industry. This industry collapsed but commercial fishing still continues on a smaller scale, enabling Sennen to retain its Cornish character.



Sennen Harbour	Pots on Sennen Harbour

At the far end of Sennen is the Lifeboat Station where visitors are welcome. Here can be seen the lifeboat and related items. It is advisable to telephone beforehand, to ensure the station is open, TEL 01736 871222. This is a working lifeboat station. The lifeboat is regularly launched on the slipway located to the rear of the station.


Sennen Lifeboat Station	Launching from Lifeboat Station

Close to Sennen Lifeboat Station is a sandy harbour and an interesting building, the round house. The Round House houses an Art Gallery.


Sandy Harbour Next To Lifeboat Station	The Round House

Dogs are not allowed on the beach or the harbour at Sennen between Easter and 1st October.

Sennen

Sennen Harbour

Pots on Sennen Harbour

Sennen Lifeboat Station

Launching from Lifeboat Station

Sandy Harbour Next To Lifeboat Station

The Round House