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Penzance Promenade

Ward in Cornwall, England

Coordinates:50.117, -5.543
OS grid ref:SW 46 30
Dialling code: 01736 (Penzance)
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Penzance Promenade sits along the seafront of Penzance in Cornwall, skirting Mount's Bay with sweeping views towards St Michael's Mount. The ward includes the town promenade, historic harbour and the striking art‑deco Jubilee Pool, set against a mix of Victorian terraces and modern seafront amenities that make it a focal point for visitors and locals alike.

The local economy leans heavily on tourism, small-scale fishing and independent businesses, while a lively arts scene - with galleries and Penlee House nearby - brings year‑round cultural activity. Socially it’s a blend of long‑standing residents and seasonal visitors, and in recent years coastal protection and regeneration projects have been important local issues.

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Transport links

  • Newquay Cornwall Airport 33 miles53 km
  • Penzance Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
  • St Erth Railway Station 5.7 miles9.3 km
  • Penzance Bus Station 0.6 miles1 km

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Schools in Penzance Promenade

  • Alverton Primary School Primary
  • Pensans Community Primary School Primary
  • St Mary's C of E Primary School, Penzance Primary

Local points of interest

  • Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 0.5 miles0.8 km
  • Penwith College College 0.5 miles0.8 km
  • Penzance Harbour Harbour 0.5 miles0.9 km
  • Boscawen-un Stone Circle Archaeological site 3.8 miles6.2 km
  • Mên-an-Tol Archaeological site 4 miles6.4 km
  • Merry Maidens Archaeological site 4 miles6.5 km
  • Pedn Vounder Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.8 km
  • Porthcurno Beach Beach 7 miles11.2 km
  • Porth Nanven Harbour 7 miles11.2 km
  • Sennen Cove Beach 7.1 miles11.5 km
  • Porth Senan Harbour 7.3 miles11.7 km
  • Porthchapel Beach Beach 7.4 miles11.9 km