St Just-in-Penwith

Priests Cove Cape, near St Just-in-Penwith

Overview

This ancient Cornish mining town, Britain's most westerly town, has a wealth of artistic talent and Plain-an-Gwarry - an open air mediaeval theatre, situated near the WWII War Memorial.

Nearby there is Ballowall Barrow, a spectacular cliff-edge position, this unique Bronze Age tomb had a long and complex history as a sacred site.

Visit the Town's website

What makes it special

  • Visit the medieval openair theatre space
  • Explore the local remains of the tin mining industry

Hostels nearby

St Just-in-Penwith

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Map references

OS Map:
203, and Explorer 102
OS Grid Ref:
SW369314
Lat/Lng:
50.124472, -5.681484

Contact information

Phone:
01736 788412

Other things to do nearby

  • Running at Land's End

    Running at Land's End

    Penzance to Land's End Distance: 16.5 miles/ 27km   Start/Finish: Penzance Station TR18 2LT, Land's End   Terrain: Trail, road, coast path   Toughness: Challenging   A

  • Watersports at Lands End

    Watersports at Lands End

    If you've never surfed before, then book a lesson at Sennen Cove - tuition, board and wetsuit hire are all available in the village. More experienced surfers will enjoy the big waves at Gwynver.

  • Climbing at YHA Lands End

    Climbing at Lands End

    If you are looking to combine water sports with climbing then Coasteering is for you.

  • Walking and Rambling at Lands End

    Walking and Rambling at Lands End

    With footpaths heading in all directions from the hostel door, you'll soon enjoy cliff top views towards Land's End before crossing the sands of Sennen Cove, or passing Cape Cornwall and the dramatic

  • Lands End

    Land's End

    The most south-westerly point in mainland Britain, with spectacular views, iconic signpost and a range of visitor attractions.

  • Geevor Mine

    Geevor Mine and Levant Beam Engine

    7.1 miles The largest mining museum in Britain with underground tours and “gold” panning. Levant Beam Engine is a short walk away. Visit the website  

  • Sennen Cove Beach

    Sennen Cove Surfing School

    A long sweeping beach, ideal for surfing. The school has an excellent reputation offering lesson for all abilities.     Visit the website

  • Mên-an-Tol

    Mên-an-Tol

    This iconic and highly photogenic site is one of the best known megalithic structures in Britain. see the Historic Cornwall or the Wikipedia website

  • Climbing in Penzance

    Climbing in Penzance

    The area is famous for its granite routes, including Chair Ladder and Commando Ridge, but there are other options including the vertical wall at Gurnard's Head.

  • Group of people road cycling

    Cycling in Land's End

    Nothing beats cycling down the old green lane to Nanjizal - one of the more secluded beaches in Cornwall.

  • Running in Penzance

    Running in Penzance

    Admittedly Cornwall is more famous for its leisurely pace of life and calorific cream teas than its enthusiasm for running!

  • Porthcurno Telegraph Museum

    Porthcurno Telegraph Museum

    The history of cable telecommunications, only a short walk from the Minack Theatre and beach at Porthcurno. The museum explains the dawn of wireless science in the former global hub of cable comm

  • coasteering

    Coasteering in Land's End

    If you are looking to combine water sports with climbing then Coasteering is for you. Kernow Coasteering offer coasteering adventures on the rocky coastline close to YHA Land’s End.

  • An arty fish textured facade outside a cornish fishmarket in Cornwall

    Penlee House Gallery & Museum

    The only Cornish gallery specialising in the Newlyn School artists, the museum also covers West Cornwall's social history. Visit the Gallery's website