​A Trip Down Memory Lane: Our Penzance Favourites

 We recently took a trip down memory lane to where our Founder, Victoria, grew up, had a family and started Cornwall Property Finders. Penzance in Cornwall is often deemed as ‘the end of the line,’ as this is where the train line ends….but over the last year, we have seen an astonishing burst of life amongst the community as well as what the town has to offer. 
 
Victoria: Penzance is my hometown. I was born overlooking the sea, between Penzance and neighbouring fishing village, Newlyn. This part of Cornwall is at the heart of my Cornish soul. 
This town is also where I developed my passion for property, started my career as an estate agent and eventually decided to take the leap and start Cornwall Property Finders. I hold clear memories of the discussions I held with estate agents, when I first launched, they couldn’t quite understand the process of a buyers agent.
 
The Property
Penzance, like many towns in Cornwall is home to so many different styles of property and from a young age I was completely fascinated by their architecture and history.
 

​​The Vibe
Last week we decided to take a walk around Penzance to see what had changed. There’s something magical about this quirky, seaside town. Increasing amounts of people are moving to Penzance to start something new; to let their dreams become a reality. Over the last 6 months we have seen an increase in new quirky eateries, fascinating art galleries, independent shops and boutique hotels. People are doing great things and the opportunities are endless.
 
Our quick favourites include:
No56 for homeware + gifts
The Artist Residence for coffee and lunch
Chapel House for a coastal retreat
Fishboy PZ for trendy clothing
Newlyn Art Gallery for an afternoon of browsing art
Sea Moor Cornwall, a fabulous modern Cornish twist to an ancient Japanese fish printing technique Gyotaku.
Shore Restaurant for outstanding seafood
Tremenheere Sculpture Garden
The Godolphin for cocktails with a view
 

During our trip to Penzance we stumbled across the new, yet incredibly popular 45 Queen Street.  45 Queen Street is an old industrial warehouse located in the heart of Penzance. It has been converted into an edgy bar and restaurant serving mouth-watering mezze boards using local produce. The space is incredible, with a rustic but homely feel. I took my mum for her birthday meal and we both loved it, felt very at home, enjoyed their Tinkture Organic Rose Gin and conversed with one of the owners as he told us of their journey so far, amazing.
 
We will let the photos to do the talking, but 45 Queen Street is certainly at the top of our Penzance suggestions.
 
The Promenade
Victoria: Penzance Promenade holds many fond memories for me. My children would ride their bikes after school along to Newlyn after school. We would take moonlight strolls together, and when the storm would roll in we would wrap up warm, keep a safe distance and watch the waves command the sea as they rose up over the wall and covered the promenade.

​Now strolling down the same stretch, we can’t help but feel grateful to have created such special times in this magical town. That’s what Cornwall does to you; you don’t realise at the time, but this corner of the UK provides so many opportunities to create unforgettable memories without the pressure.
 
The Lido
Jubilee Pool is one of our favourite spots in the area. It’s the UK's largest, most celebrated sea water, art deco, lido in the UK. Located beside the promenade in Penzance, the natural salt-water pool is heated to between 30-35 degrees by a geothermal well. 
 
It’s mind-blowing to think that the Jubilee Pool was built in the 1930s and now stands like it does today. We absolutely love the unique architecture and the fact that it's run by members of the Penzance community. There’s a real sense of togetherness. 
 
Morrab Sub Tropical Gardens
Penzance has several beautiful gardens, however Morrab Sub Tropical Garden located in the heart of Penzance is our favourite. Morrab House with its walled garden was built in 1841 for brewer Samuel Pidwell and was later bought by the local council. Today the garden is open to the public to enjoy and is best known for its subtropical Mediterranean plants. 

​We adore everything about Cornwall, but my hometown of Penzance will always hold a significant place in my heart. I’m very lucky that my wonderful friends and family live in the local area, so I get to return often. Whenever we receive a property search request for this area, my heart sings – as I will always be excited to venture back to my hometown.
 
We look forward to hearing from you if you require assistance in finding a property in Penzance and the villages and towns, which surround it.