St. Pol-de-Leon Church — Attraction in Penzance

Beautiful church with a lovely homely feel and a real sense of being well used and valued by the local villages. I was there to see a concert (orchestral & choral), the place was packed which gave a joyful ambience, and the acoustics were actually rather good. Make a visit if you've travelled this far down, there is a good chance you will catch one of the programmed events, or just pop in for some precious contemplative 'me time' in this special part of the world, you will be very...

Fascinating church with a lot to see inside. Some roadside parking outside. An excellent visitors guide book full of useful information. Look out for the cuirass and helmet above the memorial to William Godolphin - and a Spanish rapier perhaps left behind after the 1595 raid. [There are three funerary Godolphin helmets in Breage church.] There is a memorial to the crew of the lifeboat Solomon Browne who...

An old church that my family has had connections with over 300 years. Historic location, peaceful and 3 historic cemetaries, nice pub. Unfortunately the village shop closed some years ago but the football club is open at times and is a good social event. I've always loved the area,...