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Free things to do in Penzance

5 genuinely free places in and around Penzance, Cornwall — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

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Penzance Promenade

Sub-tropical seafront with Mount's Bay views — the prom and Jubilee Pool exterior are free to walk.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Penzance Promenade

Penzance, Cornwall

Sub-tropical seafront with Mount's Bay views — the prom and Jubilee Pool exterior are free to walk.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00

Bike & scooter hire nearby

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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Promenade pasties ~£4
Cost to get there£4.00

Seafront pay-and-display ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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St Michael's Mount (view from Marazion)

The iconic tidal island from the beach — walking the causeway is free at low tide; the castle charges.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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St Michael's Mount (view from Marazion)

Penzance, Cornwall

The iconic tidal island from the beach — walking the causeway is free at low tide; the castle charges.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00

Bike & scooter hire nearby

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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Marazion cafés; check tide times
Cost to get there£4.00

Marazion car park ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Morrab Gardens

Victorian sub-tropical gardens behind the seafront — tree ferns, palms and benches, no admission.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Morrab Gardens

Penzance, Cornwall

Victorian sub-tropical gardens behind the seafront — tree ferns, palms and benches, no admission.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00

Bike & scooter hire nearby

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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Bench picnic in the gardens
Cost to get there£4.00

Town centre car parks ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Penzance Market House

Daily covered market in the Georgian town — browse stalls and the street even if you buy nothing.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Penzance Market House

Penzance, Cornwall

Daily covered market in the Georgian town — browse stalls and the street even if you buy nothing.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00

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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Market produce ~£3
Cost to get there£4.00

Harbour or town centre ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Mousehole Harbour

Tiny fishing village round the headland — harbour walk, tight lanes and the bay at your feet, no ticket.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Mousehole Harbour

Penzance, Cornwall

Tiny fishing village round the headland — harbour walk, tight lanes and the bay at your feet, no ticket.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00

Bike & scooter hire nearby

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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Harbour cafés ~£8
Cost to get there£4.00

Village car parks ~£2/hr (tight in summer)

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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