Heritage & culture

This part of Cornwall is full of heritage and history, ancient, recent, industrial, fishing, farming... You can visit tin mines, discover where your ancestors walked. From our windows you may be lucky enough to see the steam of a restored engine as it pulls into Penzance station.

Hotel Penzance is an ideal base, with many places to visit within easy reach by foot, bike, public transport or car.

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Links

Located in a historic china clay building, the centre has the largest UK collection of artifacts and treasure recovered from shipwrecks.

Tel: 01726 69897

Introduction to Cornwall's rich literary heritage

 

Website dedicated to the Cornish language and events

 

Cornish site in both Cornish and English language

 

The Gorseth of the Bards of Cornwall - the highlight of the Cornish cultural year.

 

Dedicated site how our mining culture shaped your lives

 

Site dedicated to Cornwall & Isles of Scilly archaeology & history