Penzance - ideas of things to do......3 days to kill

[whole diary]

[bobm]

the Tamar is NOT a suspension bridge.

Here's the "proper" bridge over the Tamar - not that imposter in the background!

[bobm]

Regarding the sea wall at Dawlish, just come across this site.

http://www.dawlish-seawall.com

Not seen it before.

[smokey]

With reguards Flying to Isle Of Scilly, to clear things up the cheap way is to fly from Lands End in a Small Plane. or Pay more the Helicoptor from PNZ Heliport, but such a Busy weekend expect Flights are full.
No chance of going by Boat, Arrival on Saturday Mid-Day Boat leaves earlier.
No Sunday Sailing; and leaving 5  pm Monday BEFORE Boat returns.

Open Top Bus service from PNZ-Lands End-St Ives-Penzance is the way to get to Lands End.

Could Visit Poldark Mine (Helston Way),

Or that Strange Habitated Rock in Mount's Bay worth a look.

Feel  strong?  Go and rock the 60 Ton logan Rock.

[winterbourne]

Winterbourne, what are your thoughts on the salt bar, were also in hayle now, and we've yet to pop over to the salt bar keep putting it off.

Well we like. The food is filling and tasty (bugers a speciality). Thursday night is quiz night, so a good excuse to go down and have a nice evening. I haven't been there on a weekend but would imagine it's popular. It different to the opther bars & pubs in the area. Love the Cornish Arms as well.
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[Andy]

You could go to Trevarno estate (google it), visit the gardens, and see the fledgling Helston Railway preservation project. It's a bit tricky to get to on public transport from Pz (bus to Helston or bus/train to Camborne and change to the Helston-Camborne bus) but the ride is a pleasant one.
 

 

[Oxman]

Take the bus to Mousehole. Beautiful village (used to be mainly fishing of course, but not so much now) with a harbour and narrow streets, and an excellent pub, right on the hrabour front. "The Ship Inn" - good beer and food - great place to while away an afternoon:

http://www.shipmousehole.co.uk/

Buses are every 30 minutes from Penzance bus station and pass through Newlyn on the way to Mousehole.

Worth checking pronunciation before you go!

[LiskeardRich]

i've only ever visited mousehole during christmas period, when it is definitly worth a visit in the evening, couldnt say for this time of year,
good pub lunches can be found in the angarrack inn, right under the viaduct pretty much just outside hayle

[pbc2520]

Can't remember the price difference now but there's also the cheaper option of sailing to and from the Scillies from Penzance on the Scillonian.

A bit late to say so, but perhaps for future reference: if you would like to feel nauseous for 3 hours, the Scillonian is the way to go!  For some reason I took the ferry again on a subsequent visit.

What with car and sea sickness, I try to stick to planes and trains...

[bobm]

After all that the Queen took the Royal Train and a helicopter to the Isles of Scilly according to the BBC^» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page).

[Chris from Nailsea]

 

[smokey]

After all that the Queen took the Royal Train and a helicopter to the Isles of Scilly according to the BBC^» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page).

How the Hell did Lizzy get her train over to the Isles 

[LiskeardRich]

After all that the Queen took the Royal Train and a helicopter to the Isles of Scilly according to the BBC^» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page).

How the Hell did Lizzy get her train over to the Isles 

on the helicopter?