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The surrounding area of YHA Penzance provides a host of attractions and activities. A short walk or drive brings guests to the heart of Penzance, known for its vibrant arts scene, bustling shopping streets, and seafront promenade. Guests can enjoy a visit to the Penlee House Gallery and Museum, which showcases a collection of works from the Newlyn School of artists. Nearby, the subtropical Morrab Gardens and the Penzance's Jubilee Pool, one of the UK's oldest Art Deco lidos, offer a unique leisure experience. For nature lovers, the nearby coastline offers stunning views, beautiful beaches, and walks along the South West Coast Path. A short ferry ride or helicopter trip can take guests to the Isles of Scilly, renowned for their exceptional beauty. The iconic St Michael's Mount, a small tidal island with a medieval castle and church, is also within easy reach. YHA Penzance, with its splendid location and amenities, provides an excellent base for exploring the wonders of Cornwall.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 160 feet / 48.7 metres above sea level
Wherry Town Beach
Near Marazion - a sandy shingle and pebble composition 0.9 miles away. Looking out to Mounts Bay, mid way between Penzance and Newlyn. The area near the beach head is made pebbles / shingle and as the tide recedes hard packed sand appears. A good safe family beach.
Newlyn Beach
Near Newlyn - a sandy and rocky composition 1.4 miles away. a small stretch of sand (some rocks) to the south of Newlyn Harbour
Mounts Bay Beach
Near Penzance - a sandy composition 1.8 miles away. Located mid way between Penzance and Marazion, A sandy beach facing south with views of the Bay and Mount St Michaels to the east. A long beach with paring at various villages along the bay
Mousehole Beach
Near Mousehole - a sandy composition 2.6 miles away. Generally a sheltered harbour though part of which is a small sandy beach
Long Rock Beach
Near Penzance - a sandy composition 2.6 miles away. ,
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Disabled Facilities
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Disabled Facilities
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Beach or Coast Nearby
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Lands End Airport St Just Cornwall
TR19 7RL
5.0 miles Truro Aerodrome
Truro Cornwall
TR4 9EX
21.5 miles
Motorways
M5 Junction 31 Bodmin
98.0 miles M5 Junction 30
Exeter, Dawlish,Sidmouth, Exmouth
101.0 miles M5 Junction 29
Honiton, Exeter Airport
101.4 miles
Railway Stations
Penzance station code = PNZ
TR18 2DB
1.0 miles St Erth
station code = SER
TR27 6JL
6.3 miles
Ferry Ports
Attractions & places to see near this Hostel
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Trengwainton Garden -
TR20 8RZ
SW 45158 31232
= admire.rock.thin Hotels nearby. 11 minutes walk
TR20 8RZ
SW 45158 31232
= admire.rock.thin Hotels nearby.
A National Trust propert, with gardens, a 16th 16th-century country house walks and trails frough woods and a tea room to relax after exploring the grounds
0.7m / 1.1km -
Newlyn Harbour -
TR18 5JR
SW 46534 28461
= prowling.teardrop.huddling Hotels nearby. 18 minutes walk
TR18 5JR
SW 46534 28461
= prowling.teardrop.huddling Hotels nearby.
Newlyn Harbour south of Penzance is a busy working fishing harbour, and one of the largest fishing ports in the UK that also has mooring for leisure craft. You will also find several fishmongers and fish and chip outlets nearby
1.2m / 1.9km -
Penlee House Museum & Gallery -
TR18 4HE
SW 46939 30126
= possibly.bracing.rotations Hotels nearby. 11 minutes walk
TR18 4HE
SW 46939 30126
= possibly.bracing.rotations Hotels nearby.
Penlee House is a museum and art gallery of fine art, photographs, Archaeology and Natural History
0.7m / 1.1km -
Penzance Ferry Terminal -
TR18 4AB
SW 47830 30114
= truly.beeline.spindles Hotels nearby. 19 minutes walk
TR18 4AB
SW 47830 30114
= truly.beeline.spindles Hotels nearby.
The port operates a passenger only (and pets) service to Hugh town on the Island of St Marys, Journey time approximately 2 hours, 45 minutes
1.3m / 2.1km -
Newlyn Filmhouse -
TR18 5HS
SW 46180 29021
= converged.coconut.targeted Hotels nearby. 12 minutes walk
TR18 5HS
SW 46180 29021
= converged.coconut.targeted Hotels nearby.
A cinema in the heart of Newlyn showing the latest blockbuster films and with a cafe / bar
0.8m / 1.3km -
Madron Holy Well -
TR20 8SY
SW 44504 32683
= unfair.salad.knots Hotels nearby. 25 minutes walk
TR20 8SY
SW 44504 32683
= unfair.salad.knots Hotels nearby.
Revered for its magical and healing powers - a well surroundd by a stone circle
1.7m / 2.7km -
Penzance Harbour -
TR18 4AH
SW 47657 30054
= tiptoes.airstrip.bookings Hotels nearby. 18 minutes walk
TR18 4AH
SW 47657 30054
= tiptoes.airstrip.bookings Hotels nearby.
The harbour is divided into two areas, one area for light leisure craft open to the tide and another for mainly commercial vessels though more importantly a gated inner harbour retaining water at low tide.
1.2m / 1.9km -
Penzance Heliport -
TR18 3RG
SW 48824 31393
= donation.engineers.printing Hotels nearby. 30 minutes walk
TR18 3RG
SW 48824 31393
= donation.engineers.printing Hotels nearby.
For Flights to the Isles of Scilly. The Heliport is located just off the Chy-An-Mor Roundabout as you enter Penzance via the main road on the east of the town
2m / 3.2km -
Battery Rocks -
TR18 4FF
SW 47646 29768
= pirates.match.generated Hotels nearby. 18 minutes walk
TR18 4FF
SW 47646 29768
= pirates.match.generated Hotels nearby.
Located near Penzance harbour and the promenade, a promontory with good views and once a location for a gun battery hence the name.
1.2m / 1.9km -
Tanglewood Wild Garden -
TR20 8PL
SW 41892 31272
= squaring.drip.unguarded Hotels nearby. 37 minutes walk
TR20 8PL
SW 41892 31272
= squaring.drip.unguarded Hotels nearby.
This a natural garden with four ponds, woods and planted spaces to explore
There are many grass areas to picnic some with benches
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this YHA Hostel?
The Long Rock Beach is 2.6 miles from this YHA Hostel. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions