what is there to do in penzance
1 Penzance is the home of Penlee House museum and gallery which is home to a wide selection of paintings from the 'Newlyn School' of painters including Stanhope Forbes. Coasteering: Penzance is situated in the heart of the Lands End peninsula, which boasts some of the finest cliffs in the country. 2  Take a oasteering tour to explore cliffs, caves and hidden coves during this high adrenalin activity [9].
Out & About without the Car. From Penzance frequent public bus services travel to all major points of interest in the area including Lands End, Porthcurno, Minack Theatre, Mousehole, St Michaels Mount, and St Ives.There is also a scenic railway to St Ives and an open top Bus service around the Peninsula (Summer months).xperience the Newlyn Art Gallery and major new art space The Exchange, Penzance, are the south west's newest public galleries. Both of our award-winning venues showcase the very best of national and international contemporary art-including that produced in the region.