Guidebook for Longrock
Food Scene
It is almost next door, it is friendly and the food is excellent. You will probably need to book.
44 residents recomanen
The Mexico Inn
4 RiversideIt is almost next door, it is friendly and the food is excellent. You will probably need to book.
Frasers Fish & Chips
Western Promenade RoadSimply the biggest and best fish and chips in the area.
It is within walking distance and the food is brilliant. It is quite small so booking is advised.
35 residents recomanen
Ben's Cornish Kitchen
West EndIt is within walking distance and the food is brilliant. It is quite small so booking is advised.
Entertainment & Activities
Most of the pubs in this street are unusual and fun. Some do food, some have live music, especially at weekends. All tastes are catered for from the hipster Art Hotel, which does amazing cocktails, Jazz at the Union and and a club in the basement of the Regent.
27 residents recomanen
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetMost of the pubs in this street are unusual and fun. Some do food, some have live music, especially at weekends. All tastes are catered for from the hipster Art Hotel, which does amazing cocktails, Jazz at the Union and and a club in the basement of the Regent.
A really good family day out. Rides for all ages, including huge slides, a Victorian village, hands on science experiments, wildlife etc.
207 residents recomanen
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneA really good family day out. Rides for all ages, including huge slides, a Victorian village, hands on science experiments, wildlife etc.
Sightseeing
It is iconic, beautiful,historic and interesting. The journey to it across the causeway or by boat is memorable in itself.
690 residents recomanen
Mont de Sant Miquel
It is iconic, beautiful,historic and interesting. The journey to it across the causeway or by boat is memorable in itself.
There are a number of interesting, independent shops, especially in Causewayhead and Chapel Street. The Market House and St Johns Hall are famous buildings in Cornish granite. The quays and docks are often full of boats old and new. A walk along the prom takes you past the Jubilee Pool, a stunning Art Deco open air lido.
161 residents recomanen
Penzance
There are a number of interesting, independent shops, especially in Causewayhead and Chapel Street. The Market House and St Johns Hall are famous buildings in Cornish granite. The quays and docks are often full of boats old and new. A walk along the prom takes you past the Jubilee Pool, a stunning Art Deco open air lido.
There are many ancient Celtic sites around Penwith. If you are interested, also visit the Men an Tol, Lanyard Quoit, Carn Euny etc.
21 residents recomanen
The Merry Maidens Stone Circle
B3315There are many ancient Celtic sites around Penwith. If you are interested, also visit the Men an Tol, Lanyard Quoit, Carn Euny etc.
Parks & Nature
Trengwainton Garden
A National Trust garden with lots to see.
A brilliant beach for surfing, rock pools, sun bathing, digging in the sand or walking along the coast. Excellent cafe.
246 residents recomanen
Sennen Cove
A brilliant beach for surfing, rock pools, sun bathing, digging in the sand or walking along the coast. Excellent cafe.
Arts & Culture
A unique open air theatre next to Porthcurno, a lovely beach. A fascinating experience no matter what is on. Sometimes dolphins or gannets put on a display, too.
545 residents recomanen
Teatre Minack
A unique open air theatre next to Porthcurno, a lovely beach. A fascinating experience no matter what is on. Sometimes dolphins or gannets put on a display, too.
The local arts centre which puts on everything from music and dance, plays, psychic evenings, club nights even wrestling!
34 residents recomanen
The Acorn
Parade StreetThe local arts centre which puts on everything from music and dance, plays, psychic evenings, club nights even wrestling!
A combination of a beautifully landscaped space with rare and tropical plants, and contemporary sculpture. The moving Greek temple is magical. The cafe serves all home Cooke’s food, much of it vegetarian and is brilliant. There is also a stunning art gallery.
215 residents recomanen
Jardins de Escultures de Tremenheere
A combination of a beautifully landscaped space with rare and tropical plants, and contemporary sculpture. The moving Greek temple is magical. The cafe serves all home Cooke’s food, much of it vegetarian and is brilliant. There is also a stunning art gallery.
Now that it has been extended, it has a permanent collection of St Ives Modernist painters as well as changing special exhibitions. The building is beautiful, too, and the staff friendly and knowledgeable. There are often activities for children.
453 residents recomanen
Tate St. Ives
Now that it has been extended, it has a permanent collection of St Ives Modernist painters as well as changing special exhibitions. The building is beautiful, too, and the staff friendly and knowledgeable. There are often activities for children.
Shopping
Marazion
Lots of art and craft galleries.
Essentials
Morrisons
Within walking distance. Sainsbury’s and Tesco are also nearby.