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Escape to the ancient heart of Cornwall |
Walking – There are numerous short or longer walks from Rosemerryn, both along the Coastal Path, and inland towards St. Buryan and Sancreed.
Ancient Sites – The Boleigh Fogou, at Rosemerryn itself, is a good place to start, but the area is rich in Ancient History; Merry Maidens, Carn Euny and Chyauster being just three of the more well known sites.
Museums and Galleries – Penlee Museum and Art Gallery and The Exchange can be found in Penzance, while at St. Ives you will find the Tate St. Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Garden and Museum. Both these towns, as well as St. Just and Newlyn also harbour a wealth of small galleries and beautiful, individual shops.
Beaches and Coves – There are a number of beautiful Sandy beaches just a short drive away, including the surfing beach at Sennen Cove. The picturesque, little harbour aptly named Mousehole is a short drive or lovely coastal walk away; or follow the stream through Rosemerryn Wood and down beside the single track Cove road to the even smaller and quieter harbour at Lamorna Cove.
Heritage – The medieval monastery of St. Michael’s Mount dominates the bay at Penzance while Geevor Mine near Pendeen gives a taste of what life was like for the tin miners of yesteryear. The Telegraph Museum at Porthcurno will lead you through the secret WW2 tunnels that formed the communication hub of the British Empire.
Theatre – The Acorn Theatre in Penzance has a full programme of events, including plays, music and comedy nights. The Minnack Theatre, a beautiful open-air theatre built into the cliff at Porthcurno, has a continual summer programme which welcomes a huge variety of travelling theatre companies.
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