Penzance

The town of Penzance is a port in Cornwall, England. There is evidence that this area has had inhabitants since the Iron Age. Students enrolled in English school in Penzance will enjoy their time in this lovely seaside resort. The beaches and the waterfront area are beautiful and draw...

The town of Penzance is a port in Cornwall, England. There is evidence that this area has had inhabitants since the Iron Age. Students enrolled in English school in Penzance will enjoy their time in this lovely seaside resort. The beaches and the waterfront area are beautiful and draw many to relax or enjoy water sports like windsurfing and scuba diving. The area is also home to a number of beautiful gardens including the Penlee Memorial Gardens and the Morab Subtropical Gardens. Be sure to take a walk atop the cliffs for some spectacular scenery. Students lucky enough to be in the area during the summertime might enjoy a visit to the Minack Theatre. Carved out of the granite cliffs, it plays host to both local productions and those of touring companies like the Royal Shakespeare Company. Also during the summer, visitors will enjoy the Golowan Festival. The celebration includes entertainment, parades and more. The community of Penzance has a very active rugby club. Students taking English courses in Penzance might enjoy catching one of the local matches. Visitors to Penzance will find that the area has a great variety of choices for dining. There are restaurants serving Indian, Italian, Thai, Chinese and more. Many of the restaurants offer their guests a great view of the bay while dining. Visitors to the area will enjoy the mild, temperate climate of the area. The evidence of this climate is beautifully demonstrated in the variety of plants able to grow in the area’s gardens.