🌊 ATTRACTIONS NEAR LOMBARD HOUSE HOTEL, PENZANCE

Lombard House Hotel is ideally located in Penzance, making it the perfect base for exploring West Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and some of the most famous attractions in the UK.

From coastal walks and historic sites to gardens, galleries and family attractions, there is plenty to see and do within easy reach of the hotel.

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🏝️ ISLES OF SCILLY

The Isles of Scilly are one of Cornwall’s most popular day trips, accessible by boat or air from Penzance.

Once believed to have been a single larger landmass, the islands were formed by rising sea levels thousands of years ago and are now known for their white sand beaches and clear waters.

• Distance from Penzance: approx. 37 miles (boat or plane)
• Helicopter and ferry services operate seasonally from Penzance

👉 Website: https://www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk/

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🌊 COASTAL & WATER ACTIVITIES

Penzance is a hub for sailing, kayaking and surfing, with Mount’s Bay offering excellent conditions for water sports.

Penzance Sailing Club

Approx. 0.5 miles from the hotel
Located on Mount’s Bay with some of the best sailing waters in the UK.

Penzance Canoe Club

Paddle sports for all abilities including sea kayaking, river paddles and social sessions in the harbour.

Sennen Surfing Centre

Approx. 9 miles away
One of the UK’s longest-running surf schools, located on Sennen Beach.

Sea Kayaking Cornwall

Guided sea kayaking and coastal adventure experiences across West Cornwall.

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🎭 ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

The Acorn Theatre (Penzance)

Approx. 0.2 miles
Live theatre, music, comedy and arts venue in the heart of town.

Savoy Cinema (Penzance)

Approx. 0.3 miles
One of the oldest continuously running cinemas in the UK.

Newlyn School of Art

Approx. 1.4 miles
Creative courses in painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking.

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🏛️ HISTORIC SITES & HERITAGE

Geevor Tin Mine

Approx. 8 miles
A UNESCO-style mining heritage site and museum set on Cornwall’s dramatic coastline.

Pendennis Castle

Approx. 28 miles
Historic Tudor coastal fortress built under Henry VIII.

Chysauster Ancient Village

Approx. 3.4 miles
One of the best-preserved Iron Age villages in Britain.

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🌿 GARDENS & SCENIC WALKS

Morrab Gardens

Approx. 0.4 miles
Subtropical Victorian gardens in the centre of Penzance.

Trengwainton Garden

Approx. 2.2 miles
National Trust gardens with exotic plants and views over Mount’s Bay.

South West Coast Path

One of the world’s most famous coastal walking routes, passing through Penzance.

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🎭 MUST-VISIT WEST CORNWALL ATTRACTIONS

St Michael’s Mount

Approx. 2.6 miles
Historic tidal island with castle, gardens and spectacular views.

Mousehole

Approx. 2.9 miles
One of Cornwall’s most picturesque fishing villages.

Minack Theatre

Approx. 9.6 miles
World-famous open-air theatre carved into the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic.

Land’s End

Approx. 8.6 miles
The most westerly point of mainland England.

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🌍 FAMILY & EXPERIENCES

🌊 Jubilee Pool (Penzance)

Approx. 0.1 miles

The UK’s most celebrated saltwater lido, featuring a stunning Art Deco design and an additional geothermal pool heated using renewable energy. A must-visit attraction just a short walk from Lombard House Hotel on the Penzance seafront.

Trevaskis Farm

Approx. 11.7 miles
Pick-your-own farm, restaurant and farm shop.

Porthcurno Telegraph Museum

Approx. 9.3 miles
World-famous communications museum in a coastal setting.

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🎨 ART, GALLERIES & CULTURE

Tate St Ives

Approx. 9.1 miles
Modern British art gallery overlooking the Atlantic.

Penlee House Gallery & Museum

Approx. 0.4 miles
Cornish art and local history in a Victorian setting.

Newlyn Art Gallery

Approx. 0.9 miles
Contemporary art exhibitions across two venues.

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🚶‍♂️ WHY STAY AT LOMBARD HOUSE HOTEL?

Our central location in Penzance means you are perfectly placed for exploring:

• West Cornwall attractions
• Isles of Scilly ferry terminal
• Coastal walks and beaches
• Historic sites and gardens
• Local towns including Mousehole, Marazion and St Ives