Welcome to Pennance

Penance is a small village located in the southwestern part of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the coast and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. The village is home to a small population of around 200 people and is a popular tourist destination during the summer months.

One of the main attractions in Penance is the St. Michael's Mount, a small island that is accessible by foot during low tide. The island is home to a medieval castle and a small village, which is still inhabited by a few families. Visitors can explore the castle and village, as well as enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding coastline.

Another popular attraction in Penance is the Jubilee Pool, an Art Deco-style lido that was built in the 1930s. The pool is filled with seawater and is open to the public during the summer months. It is a popular spot for families and offers stunning views of the ocean. Overall, Penance is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Cornwall.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.4°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 21.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Marlborough School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Abigail Squibb	Ferndale Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4HU 01326314636 School Website
King Charles Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Moscato	King Charles C Of E Primary School, Western Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4EP 1326313607 School Website
Falmouth University Higher Education Institutions Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Professor Anne Carlisle	Woodlane Falmouth TR11 4RH 1326211077 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Falmouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Mcdonald	Mongleath Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4PW 01326314540 School Website
St Francis Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Marsh	Longfield Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SU 1326211910 School Website
Falmouth Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Claire Smith	Tregothan Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2DR 01326314070 School Website
Falmouth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lenka Chanter	Trescobeas Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LH 01326372386 School Website
Flushing School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tamsin Lamberton	Coventry Road Flushing Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5TX 01326374498 School Website
Mawnan C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jilly Pridmore	Shute Hill Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5HQ 01326250660 School Website
St Mawes Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Woodman	Grove Hill St Mawes Truro Cornwall TR2 5BP 1326270575 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Falmouth Town Avenue Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AZ 1.00 Miles

Falmouth Docks Station Approach, Off Pendennis Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LT 1.24 Miles

Penmere Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QZ 1.35 Miles

Penryn Station Road, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8HF 3.28 Miles

Perranwell Station Hill, Perranwell, Cornwall, TR3 7JY 5.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Taxis 01326 313747 46 The Gluyas, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4SE 1.10 Miles
Century Taxis 07747 808864 3 Meadowside Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4HH 1.24 Miles
Donald's Cars 01326 313123 20 East Rise, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4HN 1.31 Miles
Victor Cabs 01326 312887 5 Park Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QH 1.37 Miles
111 Treble One Cabs 01326 210111 18 Mongleath Avenue, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PR 1.41 Miles
Treble One Taxis 01326 210111 18 Mongleath Ave, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QA 1.50 Miles
Jan's Cars 01326 315388 42 Tregenver Rd, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2QW 1.58 Miles
Peters Cabs 01326 211541 74 Mongleath Rd, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PW 1.59 Miles
Abacus And Falmouth Taxis Ltd 01326 212141 Jubilee House/Jubilee Rd, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2BA 1.60 Miles
Five Star Cars 01326 212555 34 Penrose Rd, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2DU 1.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swanpool Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boscawen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Grove Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlborough Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bay View Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Western Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Old Bar Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Arwenack Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Messack Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swanvale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westover Surgery 01326 212120	The Westover Surgery Western Terrace Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4QJ
Woodlane Surgery	Trelawney Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3GP
Trescobeas Surgery 01326 315615	Trescobeas Surgery Trescobeas Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2UN
Falmouth Health Centre 01326 210090	The Health Centre Trevaylor Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2LH
Falmouth Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Trevaylor Road Falmouth TR11 2LH

Local Stores

Falmouth - Cliff Road
Cliff Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4NP
01326 311016
Store Website
0.83 miles

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SPAR Bar Road
5 Bar Road
Falmouth
TR11 4BN
01326 218622
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital
Tregoniggie Industrial Estate Bickland Water Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4SN 01326 313991 admin@rosemullionvets.com Website 1.90 miles
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Vets4pets Falmouth
Inside Pets At Home Ponsharden Roundabout Falmouth Road Falmouth Cornwall TR10 8AB 01326 373030 falmouth@vets4pets.com Website 2.43 miles
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Rosemullion Veterinary Practice - Penryn
Parc Briwer Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LF 01326 378080 penryn@rosemullionvets.com Website 2.71 miles
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Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice
Kernick Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NT 01326 450121 info@cornishpaws.co.uk 3.12 miles

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Highertown Vets
23 Highertown Highertown Truro Cornwall TR1 3QE 01872 273408 mail@highertownvet.co.uk Website 8.89 miles

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City Road Veterinary Centre
City Road Truro Cornwall TR1 2JL 01872 273959 reception@cityroadvets.co.uk Website 8.90 miles
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Urgent cases Clinic between 5 and 6pm
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Local Dog Walks

Bosveal
Make The Most Of Bosveal, Follow The Moderate Route (In Pink), Joining The South West Coast Path For Some Great Coastal Views, Along With Taking In The Countryside. TR11 5JR 2.79 miles From Truro, Join The A39 South-Bound Direction Falmouth From Truro. Follow The A39 Until You Can Take The 2Nd Exit Onto Union Road. Continue Straight Onto Union Corner. From The Roundabout Follow The Brown Road Signs To Glendurgan Via Mawnan Smith. Leaving Mawnan Smith Take The First Left Hand Turn, On The Road To Helford Passage, This Road Is Marked Durgan, Continue Along This Road Until You See The Entrance To Bosveal Car Park On The Right.

Porthustock
2 Coastguard Cottages Porthoustock St Keverne Helston TR12 6QW 5.36 miles

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Degibna
There Are Many Types Of Walks And There Is A Sign Showing All Different Routes So Can Range From A Mile Onwards B3297 Lancashire 8.49 miles Head Towards Helston Hospital Then Turn Off At Digibna Lane Follow This For 5 Minutes Until You See A Church. There Is A Carpark Opposite Then Choose Any Walk As Most Circular

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The Loe
A Linear Walk Which Weaves Along The River Cober, Through A Tree-Lined Trail, Toward The Loe. TR13 0SF 9.93 miles From Helston, Off The A394, Take The Portlevan Road (B3304) Southward. You Will Pass A Boating Lake To Your Right, With The Car Park Opposite.

Mullion Cove
A Moderate, Circular Walk To The Picturesque Fishing Hamlet At Mullion Cove. Mullion Cove On The West Coast Of The Lizard Peninsula Is A Small Sandy Beach, Mostly Covered At High Tide, Beside The Historic Lifeboat Station And Picturesque Mullion Harbour. TR12 7HW 10.67 miles From The A394 At Turnpike Cross, Take The A3083. Follow This Road Down To Penhale, Where You Should Take A Right Onto Meaver Road. Follow This Road Until You Reach Mullion, And The Car Park Is On Your Right.

Tehidy Country Park
Tehidy Is The Largest Area Of Woodland In West Cornwall. It Holds Over 9 Miles Of Paths And 250 Acres Of Woodland And Lakes To Discover. TR14 0EZ 12.35 miles Head Towards The Main Entrance At South Drive, Where There Is A Free Car Park And Café. This Is Clearly Signposted With Brown Signs From The A30 At Tolvaddon.

Weather Forecast

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