The magical rocky island of St Michaels Mount crowned by a medieval church and castle has been beguiling visitors for centuries.  Whatever your age there’s lots to see and do here from exploring the subtropical gardens and fairy tale castle, to discovering the history and legend surrounding this beautiful National Trust property.

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The beautiful sheltered valley of Tremenheere is the perfect setting for a large-scale exotic and sub-tropical planting. Interwoven amongst the woods, streams and planting is an evolving programme of contemporary artwork that harmonises with the landscape. With fantastic views of St Michael's Mount in the distance, it’s a great place to lose yourself, disconnect from the outside world and connect with both art and nature. Have a picnic on one of the grassy areas or visit Tremenheere Kitchen for a great taste of Cornish seafood, meat dishes and interesting veggie and vegan options. Dogs on leads are also welcome.

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The UK’s largest sea water lido and geothermally heated pool plus a fantastic café serving great food with some of the best views in Penzance !

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First opened in 1935, the Jubilee Pool was created as a celebration of King George V’s Silver Jubilee. The pool is the largest and most celebrated sea pool in the UK, built into a triangular shape it withstands the ferocity of the Cornish seas while still being a very pleasant environment to bathe in. It contains about 5 million litres of sea water and no mechanical filtration and minimal chemical treatment making it a natural sea water bathing experience. The quality of the water is carefully maintained and water is replaced regullary, timed carefully with the outgoing and incoming tides. A wristband needs to be purchased to swim in the pool, adults are £5, under 16s are £3.50, and under 4s go free.

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Coast2Coast karting - St Erth Near Hayle TR27 6HJ - T: 01736 754960

Dating back to 1700 The Cutty Sark restaurant at the Marizon Hotel is a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy menus featuring plenty of local meat and fish as well as vegetarian and vegan options. Enjoy a pint of local beer or cider at the bar before a meal at the welcoming restaurant served by friendly and attentive staff.  Dogs welcome in the bar and garden.  

Curry Sark Bar & Restaurant, Marazion, Cornwall TR17 0AP

A traditional friendly pub in the heart of Marazion, just 5 minutes from the beach, serving great food every day alongside a selection of real ales and other drinks.  Sit in the comfortable bar with log fire on colder evenings or in summer the outside seating area is a fantastic place to enjoy a cool drink or meal from the extensive menu.

Kings Arms Marazion, The Square, Marazion, Cornwall (T: 01736 710291)

Located opposite the iconic tidal island of St Michael’s Mount is Godolphin Arms, a busy, vibrant restaurant serving locally sourced food. Whether it’s a late breakfast, afternoon tea or alfresco drinks you’re after, you can sit back and gaze sea ward enjoying the fantastic view of St Michael’s and beyond.

Godolphin Arms , West End, Marazion, TR17 0EN. (T: 01736 888510) 

Beach cafe serving cream tea's, cakes, coffees, salad boxes and sandwiches. Paddleboard hire also available. 

The Hoxton Special - Special Beach Road, Marazion, TR17 0EW. Telephone: 07572 432402  

Just opposite the famous landmark of St Michael’s Mount lies Marazion Beach. Relax and take in the atmosphere in the Cornish sunshine, walk to St Michael’s Mount at low tide along the granite causeway, watch kite surfers zoom up and down the length of the beach or try out paddle boarding or sailing. With many rock pools to explore and facilities for sailing and windsurfing lessons there is always something to do on Marazion beach. Dogs are welcome expect between 1 May and end of September when a seasonal dog ban is in place.

When you visit Praa Sands you will be struck by how white the sand is, blinding in the sunshine and making the water a beautiful turquoise colour. This mile long sandy beach is backed with sheltering sand dunes and is easily accessible from the car park, perfect for families who can enjoy the shallow water, build sand dunes and bask in the sunshine while surfers can take on the surprisingly big waves out back.  

Found at the mouth of the Hayle estuary, just two miles from the town of St Ives is a vast expansion of sands which can stretch up to a mile out to sea at low tide. The beach is backed by sand dunes and the West Cornwall Golf Club. There is life guard cover in the summer and the beach is dog friendly all year.