Lizard is a small village on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England, close to Lizard Point, the southern‑most tip of mainland Britain. The area is famed for its rugged cliff coastline, sheltered coves such as Kynance Cove, and unusual serpentine geology that supports rare plants and a distinctive landscape protected as part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and several SSSIs.
Historically a maritime community with a strong lifeboat and lighthouse presence, the village’s economy now relies on a mix of fishing, small‑scale local services and tourism, with walkers on the South West Coast Path, artists and wildlife enthusiasts drawn to the scenery. There’s a strong conservation ethos and a quiet, close‑knit community feel, with local galleries, cafes and events reflecting Cornish culture and seafaring history.
Postcode districts covering Lizard
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 18.4 miles
- Falmouth 13.7 miles
- Truro 21.2 miles
- Camborne 17.6 miles
- Penzance 18.6 miles
- Helston 9.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Landewednack Parish 0.7 miles
- Ruan Minor Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Grade-Ruan Parish 2.5 miles
- Mullion & St. Keverne Ward 3.8 miles
- Mullion Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Coverack Built-up area 6.1 miles
- Cury Parish 6.2 miles
- Gunwalloe Parish 6.7 miles
- Mawgan-in-Meneage Parish 7 miles
- St. Martin-in-Meneage Parish 7.4 miles
- St. Keverne Built-up area 7.5 miles
- Mawgan Built-up area 7.5 miles
Example postcodes in Lizard
TR12 7NX, TR12 7PF, TR12 7PE, TR12 7NN, TR12 7NL, TR12 7NS, TR12 7PH, TR12 7RD, TR12 7NP … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 33.9 miles
- Exeter International Airport 94.9 miles
- Penmere Railway Station 13.6 miles
- Falmouth Town Railway Station 13.8 miles
Hotels near Lizard Ad
- Housel Bay Hotel 3 0.3 miles
- Cadgwith Cove Inn 1.6 miles
- Polurrian on the Lizard 4 4.5 miles
- Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa 4 4.2 miles
- The Mounts Bay Inn 4.5 miles
- The Bay Hotel 6 miles
- The White Hart 3 7.6 miles
- Three Tuns 7.6 miles
- Budock Vean Hotel and Spa 4 10 miles
- Harbour Inn 4 9.5 miles
Local points of interest
- Mullion Harbour Harbour 4.1 miles
- Swanpool Beach Beach 13.1 miles
- Gylly Beach Beach 13.5 miles
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 15.3 miles
- Penzance Harbour Harbour 18 miles
- Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 18.1 miles
- Merry Maidens Archaeological site 18.5 miles
- Penwith College College 18.7 miles
- Pendower Beach 20 miles