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Penzance
Image by Paul Watts - supplied by Visit Cornwall
A body of water dominated by the grandeur of St. Michael's Mount. Located just 10 miles from Land's End, an area of Celtic culture and outstanding natural beauty surrounds the town.
Named "Pen Sans" in the ancient Cornish language, meaning "Holy Headland", referring to the headland to the western side of the harbour on which a chapel was established by early Christians well over 1000 years ago.
The town received Royal Charters for its harbour in 1512, for markets and fairs in 1592 and was formally incorporated by Royal Charter in 1614.
With a population of approx 20,000, 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, amongst Regency and Georgian terraces, along with a number of museums and galleries.
The town has the most westerly major harbour on the English Channel and, from there, ferry services operate to the Isles of Scilly, which lie some 28 miles beyond Lands End augmented by air services from both Penzance and Land's End.
Upcoming Events
Cornwall Pride 2024 - Saturday 01 June 2024
Celebrate Pride in Cornwall
Free to attend - Live entertainment - Family friendly - Foof and drink vendors - Quiet space provided
Penzance Pride - June 01
Penzance Promenade 11am - 6pm
Bodmin Pride - June 15
Priory Park 11am - 5pm
Newquay Pride - July 20
Killacourt 10am - 7pm
Bude Pride - July 27
The Castle Green 11am - 6pm
Cornwall Pride (Truro) - August 31
Lemon Quay 10am - 7pm
Saltash Pride - September 14
Jubilee Green 11am - 5pm
St Ives Pride - October 05
Island Centre 11am - 4pm
Golowan Festival - Friday 21 June 2024 to Sunday 30 June 2024
Golowan Festival 2024
Golowan is a 10-day festival of arts, performances, culture and parades. It’s the UK’s second largest street festival.
The 2024 Golowan theme ‘Together, We Shine’ celebrates all that is brilliant and inspirational about our community, past and present.
We want to illuminate those amongst us who do or have forged the way, been leaders, guiding lights. Organisations that support, uplift, bring us together, give us pride.
Who would you shine a light on?
THE GOLOWAN LAUNCH PARTY:
Friday 21 June
Dy'Gwener 21 mis Metheven
CIVIC CHURCH PARADE FOR THE FEAST SERVICES & TORCHLIT PROCESSION:
Sunday 23 June
Dy'Sul 23 mis Metheven
MOCK MAYOR ELECTIONS
Thursday 27 June
Dy'Yow 27 mis Metheven
GOLOWAN FIREWORKS
Friday 28 June
Dy'Gwener 28 mis Metheven
MAZEY DAY CELEBRATIONS
Saturday 29 June
Dy'Sadorn 29 mis Metheven
QUAY FAIR DAY
Sunday 30 June
Dy'Sul 30 mis Metheven
Various Locations
Classic & Vintage Car Show - Sunday 07 July 2024
Penzance Rotary Classic & Vintage Car Show 2024
The Penzance Rotary Classic and Vintage Car Show 2024 takes place on Sunday 7 July 2024 along the town’s Western Promenade. It is expected to be on between 11am and 3pm as those were the times for the successful 2023 edition of this annual event. However, the times and other details are yet to be confirmed so watch this space.
The whole event is, not surprisingly, run by Penzance Rotary Club, which celebrated its centenary in 2023. Exactly 100 classic and vintage cars from across many decades were on display in 2023 to mark this milestone. The club was founded in 1923 by Town Mayor Howell Mabbott and, ever since, it has been ‘serving the community’ in Penzance and ‘improving people’s lives’.
The 2024 car show in Penzance is free for spectators and there will be refreshments available throughout the day. Vehicle classifications have yet to be announced by the club but expect up to 100 vehicles again this year. Donations will be in support of a charity that will be chosen by Penzance Rotary.
Western Promenade
Western Promenade Road
Penzance
