About Penzance - The ancient market town of Penzance is the Capital of the far west of Cornwall and is set in beautiful Mounts Bay - 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. Shopping - Penzance is a major market town serving both the surrounding towns and villages and the rural area comprising the Lands End peninsula and the area to the East of the town. The recent opening of the Wharfside Shopping Centre has extended the facilities in the town and a wide range of
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shops, both National multiples and local specialists, are to be found. Things to do - Morrab Gardens, Penlee Gardens, Trengwainton and Trewidden enjoy the warmth of the Atlantic Gulf Stream. These magical gardens are home to a wealth of the most exciting, rare and beautiful plants and trees in the British Isles. The Land’s End peninsula is unique for coastal walking. The Penzance to St Ives coastal walk and the Tinner’s Way provide breath-taking views with romantic granite scenery, historical engine houses and high moorland. For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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