Newlyn is the largest fishing port in England and Wales and lies south of Penzance. You can visit the Pilchard Works, a re-creation of the pilchard packing industry. Penzance is situated at the northwest corner of mount's Bay facing St. Michael's Mount. The village was once a major pilchard landing port and retains considerable character. Zennor is an enchanting moorland village west of St Ives.
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Distances by road will be longer. Cornwall's oldest private museum, the collection has over 5,000 items in 16 display areas and includes an extensive collection of photographs and information on people who have lived in the area. The museum has a permanent display of the history of Cornwall from the Stone Age to the present day, as well as the natural history of Cornwall, a world famous collection of minerals, a pre-eminent collection of ceramics. Some animals have nowhere left to live in the wild - we provide a sanctuary for them. Please contact the curator for details of the current exhibits at Mevagissey Museum.