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Madron is a peaceful Cornish village that is situated to the north-west of Penzance. There are various attractions, including the Church of St. Maddern, and a wishing well that is believed by some to possess healing powers. Just outside the village is the Neolithic Lanyon Quoit tomb, as well as other prehistoric sites.
 
 
 
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Lanyon Quoit
The most visited of all West Cornwall’s dolmens, or burial mounds, Lanyon Quoit owes its popularity to its location, a short walk from a main road. The monument is thought to date from the Neolithic, or New Stone Age,...
 
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Men-an-Tol
Of all the enigmatic ancient remains of West Cornwall, none is more puzzling than the Men-an-Tol (stone of the hole). Nobody really knows the purpose of the structure, or even quite how old it is, although most agree that...
 
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Chapel Street   (Approx 1 Miles)
This is one of the oldest streets in Penzance, and it remains largely unchanged since the 17th Century. It could be said that it has the town's best buildings, galleries and pubs. Most of the buildings are Georgian or Regency....
 
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Elemental Tours   (Approx 2 Miles)
Elemental Tours offer unforgettable encounters with Cornwall's extraordinary wildlife, landscape and history, both on land and at sea. Operating out of Penzance, sea trips head along the coast in a 12-seater RIB Ocean Ranger looking for sharks, dolphins, seals, old...
 
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Jubilee Pool   (Approx 1 Miles)
Perhaps the best of the Art Deco Lidos, Jubilee Pool is also one of the oldest. Built in 1935, it consists of a triangle of curvaceous terraced walls, designed not only to blend with but also to keep out the...
 
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Market House   (Approx 2 Miles)
Standing centre stage at the top of Market Jew Street, Market House was once one of the most important buildings in Penzance. Completed in 1838, it housed the town market. A striking landmark, it has a large lead-covered dome with...
 
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Newlyn Art Gallery   (Approx 2 Miles)
This gallery has a great collection on display throughout the year, and regularly changes the pieces that are displayed, sometimes choosing a particular theme, and other times a group of artists according to style. Education is an important part...
 
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Penzance Harbour   (Approx 2 Miles)
Penzance Harbour is one of the town's chief attractions. It comprises a dry dock and shipyard, and a picturesque wet dock or inner harbour, where the yachts of Penzance Sailing Club mingle with fishing boats and ferries, such as Scillonian...
 
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South Pier   (Approx 2 Miles)
Penzance Harbour is one of the best preserved of the early Cornish harbours, according to English Heritage. This pier is an integral part of it, and it now has a rare Grade II* listing, having been upgraded from Grade II....
 
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St Mary’s Church   (Approx 1 Miles)
St Mary's was rebuilt in 1834, but it stands on a site of an ancient holy well. Made from great granite blocks, this is a large church with a spectacular and colourful altar. The church's graveyard is a sub-tropical wilderness...
 
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The Promenade Penzance   (Approx 1 Miles)
This is Cornwall's only promenade, and it was once described as the finest seafront in the West of England. Stretching from Penzance Quay to Newlyn, it runs along the seafront for about a kilometre. En route is the village of...
 
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Wharfside Shopping Centre   (Approx 2 Miles)
This is Penzance's only shopping mall. Sandwiched between Market Jew Street and Wharf Road, it has great views over the town’s picturesque harbour. Other attractions include about 16 shops, including sports and surf shops, The Body Shop, mobile phone stores,...
 
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