Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Chapel St)
Purportedly the town's oldest pub, there's been a tavern on the site of the Turk's
Head since the 13th century. It was supposedly a favourite hangout for Penzance's 'free
traders'; a subterranean smugglers tunnel once led straight to the harbour from the cellar
(now the dining room). Skinner's and Sharp's ales on tap.
Zero Lounge
MAP
BAR
GOOGLE MAP
(Chapel St)
In stark contrast to Chapel St's other pubs, this new boy is more urban chic than
olde-worlde. There's a big open-plan bar serving quality coffees, beers and cocktails, and
a sprawling patio out back that's popular with Penzance's trendy set.
Entertainment
Acorn Arts Centre
MAP
THEATRE
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.acornartscentre.co.uk
;
Parade St)
Lively arts centre hosting film, theatre, comedy and live
bands. It's only open when there are events: see the website for the latest program.
Getting There & Away
For ferries to the Isles of Scilly,
Click here
.
BUS
Penzance is the main local bus hub. It's also served by National Express coaches. Useful
connections include:
Newlyn/Mousehole
(Bus 6/6A, 15 minutes, hourly) Bus 5 also runs every half-hour via
Gwavas and Paul.
St Ives
(Bus 17/17A/17B, 28 minutes, half-hourly, hourly on Sunday) The 17B runs a few
times daily via Marazion.
Land's End
(Bus 1/1A, 45 minutes, every 2 hours Monday to Saturday)
Truro
(Bus X18, 1 hour, hourly Monday to Saturday)
TRAIN
Penzance is the last stop on the main line from London Paddington; trains run roughly
hourly. For trains to St Ives, you need to change at St Erth.
