Both Mousehole and Newlyn stage spectacular Christmas illuminations around the harbours and thousands come to see the magical displays. Marazion, circling the slopes overlooking St Michael's Mount, was a town when most Cornish centres were villages and hamlets. In fact the town lays claim to being the oldest in Britain. A definite centre for the historian and researcher. Henry III granted the Charter to Marazion in 1257 when neighbouring Penzance was still a village, and major festivities were held to mark the 400th anniversary of the town, when Queen Elizabeth I's confirmation of Marazion's charter in 1595.
Families can enjoy the adventure playground beside the beach.
The local coastal walks are stunning especially to the east to Perranuthnoe and beyond. Male voice singing has a special place in the hearts of all Cornish people and Marazion's choir has won major awards - make a point of hearing them in concert.