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St Michael's Mount
Magical tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church, connected to Marazion by a cobbled causeway revealed at low tide.
1 km · about 5 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Marazion works well as a base: 10 minutes from Penzance, 1km from St Michael's Mount.
Marazion is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,326, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Marazion sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marazion to your route.
Marazion (; Cornish: Marghasyow) is a town and civil parish on the shore of Mount's Bay, in Cornwall, England. It lies 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Penzance and the tidal island of St Michael's Mount is half-a-mile offshore. At low water, a causeway links it to the town; at high water, passenger boats carry visitorsRead more
between Marazion and St Michael's Mount. Marazion is a tourist resort, with an active community of artists who produce and sell paintings and pottery in the town's art galleries.
The town lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). On the western side of the town is Marazion Marsh, an RSPB reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). At the 2021 census, the population of the parish was 1,483 and the built-up area was 1,326.
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Marazion is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1256 latitude, -5.4751 longitude.
Marazion has a population of approximately 1,326 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
Magical tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church, connected to Marazion by a cobbled causeway revealed at low tide.
1 km · about 5 min drive
beach
Beloved Cornish seaside town renowned for its turquoise waters, golden beaches and thriving art scene including the Tate St Ives gallery.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Modern art gallery dramatically positioned on Porthmeor Beach, showcasing works by the St Ives school and international modern artists.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Breathtaking open-air theatre carved into the granite cliffs above Porthcurno Bay, offering performances with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.
15 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Stunning white-sand beach framed by towering cliffs, consistently rated among the finest beaches in the UK.
15 km · about 30 min drive
photogenic
Ruined engine houses of the Crowns section cling to cliffs above the Atlantic, where tin shafts once ran half a mile out under the sea. A UNESCO mining landscape and the Wheal Leisure of TV's Poldark.
15 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The most south-westerly point of mainland England, where rugged granite cliffs plunge into the Atlantic with views towards the Isles of Scilly.
18 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Spectacular cove on the Lizard Peninsula with turquoise waters, serpentine rock stacks and caves revealed at low tide.
24 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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