Minack Theatre
6 July 2025
The Cornish theatre with real wow' factor is the Minack. Perched on the cliffs at Porthcurno, the Minack is an open-air theatre-in-the-round – and a triumph of vision over reality.
Places To Visit near Porthcurno
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Minack Theatre
The Cornish theatre with real wow' factor is the Minack. Perched on the cliffs at Porthcurno, the Minack is an open-air theatre-in-the-round – and a triumph of vision over reality.
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Carn Euny Ancient Village
Imagine what life was like as an Iron Age villager. Budding archaeologists will love exploring this ancient, yet well-preserved settlement, which is thought to have thrived from the Iron Age until late Roman times. Carn Euny is probably best-known for its well-preserved fogou (Cornish for 'cave'), an underground passageway over 20 metres long. Fogous are intriguing structures and no one really knows what they were used for. Experts say they may have been used for storage, habitation or rituals, but their true purpose remains a mystery. Dare yourself to enter and make your own mind up. To get there, take the A30 past Penzance towards Land's End, turn right at Drift, then left before Sancreed, park at Brane and follow the footpath. Entry is free.
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Tanglewood
Wildlife abounds at this natural attraction so you won't find any cafes but there are the famous chainsaw carvings. Plus you can bring a disposable BBQ to 'Cornwall's number one picnic garden'.
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Helen Jay Pottery
In the beautiful grounds of Cot Manor you will find this studio where Helen Jay creates her unique pottery which reflects the diversity and colours of the local area.
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Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
An underground museum telling the story of the first international cable communications.
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Land's End Attractions
This iconic spot on the map is home to a theme park with all kinds of interactive displays and exhibitions, a farm where visitors can feed the animals and a small shopping village, but many people come simply to gaze out to sea from this dramatic, rocky piece of coastline.
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Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station
England's most westerly lifeboat station was built in 1853. Since then the crews here have saved many lives from the dangerous waters around Land's End. Come to one of the open days in summer for the chance to climb aboard and look around a working lifeboat.
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The Round House and Capstan Gallery
A tiny gallery and craft shop brimming with interesting pieces.
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St Levan Church
This beautiful little village church is steeped in history. The St Levan Stone, situated near the church porch is said to have fertility powers and there are two very unusual "Coffin Rests" at the entrance the churchyard.
Places To Visit near Porthcurno
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Carn Euny Ancient Village
18 September 2017
Imagine what life was like as an Iron Age villager. Budding archaeologists will love exploring this ancient, yet well-preserved settlement, which is thought to have thrived from the Iron Age until late Roman times. Carn Euny is probably best-known for its well-preserved fogou (Cornish for 'cave'), an underground passageway over 20 metres long. Fogous are intriguing structures and no one really knows what they were used for. Experts say they may have been used for storage, habitation or rituals, but their true purpose remains a mystery. Dare yourself to enter and make your own mind up. To get there, take the A30 past Penzance towards Land's End, turn right at Drift, then left before Sancreed, park at Brane and follow the footpath. Entry is free.
Tanglewood
24 August 2015
Wildlife abounds at this natural attraction so you won't find any cafes but there are the famous chainsaw carvings. Plus you can bring a disposable BBQ to 'Cornwall's number one picnic garden'.
Helen Jay Pottery
5 March 2013
In the beautiful grounds of Cot Manor you will find this studio where Helen Jay creates her unique pottery which reflects the diversity and colours of the local area.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
11 February 2013
An underground museum telling the story of the first international cable communications.
Land's End Attractions
25 September 2011
This iconic spot on the map is home to a theme park with all kinds of interactive displays and exhibitions, a farm where visitors can feed the animals and a small shopping village, but many people come simply to gaze out to sea from this dramatic, rocky piece of coastline.
Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station
30 June 2011
England's most westerly lifeboat station was built in 1853. Since then the crews here have saved many lives from the dangerous waters around Land's End. Come to one of the open days in summer for the chance to climb aboard and look around a working lifeboat.
The Round House and Capstan Gallery
22 September 2008
A tiny gallery and craft shop brimming with interesting pieces.
St Levan Church
This beautiful little village church is steeped in history. The St Levan Stone, situated near the church porch is said to have fertility powers and there are two very unusual "Coffin Rests" at the entrance the churchyard.