I was originally planning to stay in Penzance because of the better bus connections to most of the above sites but have read some negative reviews of this town on the forum.

ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-79115737', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Falmouth has the advantage of a regular pattern train service to Truro. Browse beautiful homewares at, , a rare example of Egyptian Revival architecture from the 1830s, before ending up at the seafront, where art deco. Heading east down the slope you’ll see the tower of St Mary’s Church, which is actually newer than it looks, dating from the 1830s. What do you fancy doing whilst in Penzance? Today the Market House is occupied by a branch of Lloyds Bank, whose logo can be seen on the dome and pediment. Minack Theatre. The most popular things to do in Penzance with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: South West Coast Path - Penzance to Marazion Tickets, Things to do near Premier Inn Penzance Hotel, See all attractions in Penzance on Tripadvisor, South West Coast Path - Penzance to Marazion, See all outdoor activities in Penzance on Tripadvisor, Full-Day Private Historical Cornish Tours, See all day trips from Penzance on Tripadvisor, See all kid friendly things to do in Penzance on Tripadvisor. If you’re a rambler (walker), as your name suggests the walk from Land End to Sennen Cove (or vice versa, which is the steeper walk) is quite spectacular, and the beach area at Sennen Cove is beautiful. Consider staying in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Half-Day Surf Experience in Newquay (1 x 2 hour lesson) - All Abilities Welcome, www.cornwallpublictransport.info/index.asp. www.cornwallpublictransport.info/index.asp. It’s not open until the evening, but you’d be remiss to skip a meal at The Shore.

James Turrell, Tim Shaw, Richard Long and David Nash are some of the artists of international renown to have contributed works that interact with this mosaic of bamboos, ferns, succulents and palms.

The house became the Morrab Library, while the garden was endowed with Victorian structures like a fountain and bandstand, both of which are now listed. St Ives is beautiful but very very busy and packed in summer - a bit too touristy overall, but still a good place to stay/visit. This colourful building can’t be missed thanks to its pillars, busts, window frames and bold stucco mouldings in a style that came into fashion after Napoleon’s campaign in Egypt.

The seating, boxes and stage were cut from the granite cliff, while succulent plants bring a sprinkle of colour to the grey stone. Grab a map and walk through the otherworldly gardens, past enormous perspex pinwheels and a wall of taps, and organic artworks that blend into their woodland surroundings. The Minack Theatre, near Porthcurno, is quite unique and well worth a visit.

I think you will be balancing convenience for travel against 'attractiveness'.

It’s both charming and rough around the edges.

Would staying in St. Ives and taking a bus back to Penzance on an as-needed basis be a better option? Hello. Good luck.

In terms of transport I'd say it's a pretty good place to be. This also links to Traveline for detailed planning; using the Timetable Lookup button on the Left screen, enter (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? (1hr 20min return) because the St Erth branch line can't support a regular pattern. I stayed in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ?

Also this year we decided not to hire a car and, in order to make the most out of our 4 days in Cornwall, we picked Penzance as base for our four-day stay, as it is served by a number of buses and trains.

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One mile long and bounded by dunes, the beach has unusually white sands, composed of sea shells pounded into soft grains by the waves.

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This museum in the Victorian Penlee House is enriched by works from the foremost artists in the movement, like Walter Langley, Norman Garstin, Stanhope Forbes and Lamona Birch.

St Ives is beautiful but very very busy and packed in summer - a bit too touristy overall, but still a good place to stay/visit. Unfortunately we have not been able to source a driver, so our visit will need to happen without a car. Back-Roads Touring Co. - Dorset, Devon & Cornwall Tour, What is the best way to get from Cornwall to Ireland.

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Housed inside Penzance's former telecoms building, this gallery hosts regular exhibitions of contemporary art.

The south west is a lovely place full of lovely surprises wherever you go or stay, so I hope you have a wonderful trip there, without too much wind and rain, which can also be quite spectacular when staying on the coast. I am planning a 1-week trip to Southwest Cornwall in May 2017 and will arrive in Penzance by train from London's Paddington Station. Nurse a local ale among masts, figureheads and other maritime artefacts salvaged from local shipwrecks – or swing by on Cornish traditional music night for extra nautical vibes. Try another? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-79103400', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Cornwall in May 2017 and will arrive in Penzance by train from London's Paddington Station.

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Along the coast from Penzance is the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole, which has held onto its traditional character. I am planning a 1-week trip to Southwest (ta && ta.queueForLoad ?

Being so close to the centre of Penzance, Long Rock Beach is a favourite with local families, not least because the shore is so shallow and the surf is light.

Re: Stay in Penzance or St. Ives Without a Car?

Since I've never been to Cornwall, I can't comment on these reviews. I was on vacation with my parents in Cornwall last year without a car.

(ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Half-Day Surf Experience in Newquay (1 x 2 hour lesson) - All Abilities Welcome, www.cornwallpublictransport.info/index.asp. You can also visit Falmouth by bus (or train, changing at Truro), as there are some good attractions there as BellaHampshire also mentioned.