Attractions near Lamorna Cove in Southwest Cornwall

Lamorna Cove

A trout stream runs through the beautiful wooded Lamorna valley to the cove, where a breakwater shields the small harbour and sandy beach at low tide. Until recent years a busy fishing community and industrial cove with the granite quarries, disused now, but famous in their day for high quality stone used for lighthouses, and the London embankment.

Lamorna, said to be one of Cornwall's most romantic places, thanks to the early 20th century artists, Samuel John, Lamorna Birch and others of the Newlyn school. Recently placed in the top ten of uk's most beautiful coves by the Sunday Times.

The Minack Theatre

The world famous Minack theatre is a unique experience, a must do for visitors to west Cornwall, carved out of the cliff overlooking Porthcurno the views are stunning. Created in the 1930's by Rowena Cade and her gardeners, bought to a world audience in the forties with Hollywood film Love Story starring Stewart Granger, the Minack now is a modern successful theatre.

Performances by amateur companies are impressive, with before they were famous household names such as Sarah Brightman, Jack Sheppard, Michael York, John Nettles to name a few, all performing at the Minack. Take a picnic and a bottle of wine, an unforgettable evening is assured whatever the weather!

Remember the Minnack Theatre is a very popular venue and you are well advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Lands End

Lands end west of Penzance is the most westerly tip of the british mainland and the nearest point to north America! The vastness of the ocean and magnificence of the cliffs can be fully appreciated here, on a wild day, man truly is a helpless spectator of nature.

A modern tourist complex has been built around this theme, and provides an entertaining day out. Throughout August twice weekly firework displays are quite spectacular.

Carn Euny

Carn Euney is a fascinating glimpse into our ancient iron age past. An iron age settlement, a small village dating back to appriximately 200BC Carn Euny is well worth a visit for it's Fogou, in a well preserved state it's firmly on the west Penwith map for ancient monuments.

Cape Cornwall

Cape Cornwall offers interest, history, and panoramic views. easy access, parking and toilets a popular stop off, one of the most westerly points, and the only official cape in the British Isles. A walk to the sentinel at the top is well worth the effort, and don't miss a visit to the nearby priests cove and Kendijack, each with a spectacular coastal views to enjoy.