Penzance
Penzance pairs St Michael's Mount, an art deco lido and Land's End's dramatic cliffs into one unforgettable Cornish escape — and a relaxing coach holiday gets you there without the long drive.
Perched at the far southwestern tip of Cornwall, Penzance is a sun-drenched harbour town overlooking the sweeping curves of Mount's Bay. As the last major stop before Land's End, it wears its "end-of-the-line" charm with pride. Between the cobbled paths of Chapel Street, the palm-lined promenade, and the stunning Art Deco Jubilee Pool, the town has a character all its own. If you look out to sea, you'll spot St Michael's Mount, a medieval castle perched on a tidal island that you can actually walk to when the tide is low. With dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and the famous Minack Theatre just around the corner, it's the perfect home base for exploring the wild beauty of the Penwith peninsula.
Getting here is a breeze when you let someone else take the wheel. Choosing a coach tour takes the stress out of the long drive down the A30, leaving you free to sink into a comfy seat and watch the Cornish countryside roll by. Once you arrive, you can spend your days wandering the harbour, browsing independent galleries, or taking a trip out to Land's End and the Isles of Scilly ferry. Many of our coach holidays bundle in cozy accommodation and expert local guides, giving you a great experience without the headache of planning every detail. Check out the latest deals on our site and start planning your Cornish escape today.
Coach tours visiting Penzance
Newquay and Cornish Treasures
by Shearings
From tales of pirates and smugglers to beautiful coastal towns, enjoy a combination of rich history and stunning scenery on this Cornish escape.
Where you’ll stay
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Kilbirnie Hotel ★★★
Escape to the Cornish coast with a stay at the Kilbirnie Hotel in Newquay, a warm and welcoming home-from-home just moments from the sea. Perfectly placed on Narrowcliff, this friendly hotel puts seven stunning beaches right on your doorstep, so you can swim, surf or simply soak up the sunshine. All 66 bedrooms have been beautifully refurbished with modern décor, upgraded bathrooms and thoughtful touches, and you can choose anything from a cosy Standard Room to a spacious Family Room or a breathtaking Sea View Room overlooking the ocean. Dive into the indoor and outdoor pools, unwind on the terrace, or enjoy a relaxing drink in the spacious bar.
When hunger calls, the Sunset View Restaurant serves wonderful homemade food made from locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're travelling solo, with friends or as part of a group, the Kilbirnie Hotel makes the ideal base for exploring everything Newquay has to offer. Book your coach tour today and discover why guests return year after year to this much-loved Cornish gem.
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🧳 Arrival
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Newquay and our hotel for four nights.
Meals: Dinner
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📸 Excursion
St Ives and Penzance
Today, we enjoy included excursions to two of Cornwall's most popular towns. St Ives is considered the dazzling jewel in Cornwall’s crown with its picturesque fishing harbour, maze of narrow cobbled streets, independent shops and fisherman’s cottages. We then journey to Penzance, known for its majestic cliffs, rocky coves and sandy beaches.
Why not try the local food, such as a traditional Cornish Pasty, or browse the shops along Chapel Street?
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Day at leisure or Looe and Polperro
Enjoy a day at leisure in vibrant Newquay.
Alternatively, join our optional excursion to visit two more of Cornwall's treasures – Looe and Polperro. Looe is a picturesque fishing harbour situated on the South East coast, and with one of the largest fishing fleets in Cornwall, it is an ideal place to enjoy fresh seafood.
From here, we’ll head to Polperro, a picture-postcard Cornish fishing town with whitewashed cottages and a pretty harbour dotted with cafés and gift shops.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Bodmin Moor and Jail, Jamaica Inn and Port Isaac
Today, we explore Cornwall's myths and legends with an interesting visit to Bodmin Moor, where the beast is supposed to roam!
A stop at the imposing Bodmin Jail is next, where we’ll learn about life in the Georgian and Victorian penal system.
From here, we’ll continue to the Jamaica Inn, which is Cornwall's most famous smugglers haunt and the inspiration for Daphne du Maurier's best-selling novel.
Our final visit of the day is to pretty Port Isaac. Once a hang-out for the notorious Cornish pirate, it is now a fishing village with olde-world charm, and some may also recognise it from the well-known TV series Doc Martin, which is filmed here.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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🏡 Departure
Return home.
Meals: Breakfast
Newquay, Falmouth and the Eden Project
by Shearings
From Newquay, we discover some of Cornwall’s most popular attractions, including the Eden Project – home to plants from all over the world!
Where you’ll stay
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Kilbirnie Hotel ★★★
Escape to the Cornish coast with a stay at the Kilbirnie Hotel in Newquay, a warm and welcoming home-from-home just moments from the sea. Perfectly placed on Narrowcliff, this friendly hotel puts seven stunning beaches right on your doorstep, so you can swim, surf or simply soak up the sunshine. All 66 bedrooms have been beautifully refurbished with modern décor, upgraded bathrooms and thoughtful touches, and you can choose anything from a cosy Standard Room to a spacious Family Room or a breathtaking Sea View Room overlooking the ocean. Dive into the indoor and outdoor pools, unwind on the terrace, or enjoy a relaxing drink in the spacious bar.
When hunger calls, the Sunset View Restaurant serves wonderful homemade food made from locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're travelling solo, with friends or as part of a group, the Kilbirnie Hotel makes the ideal base for exploring everything Newquay has to offer. Book your coach tour today and discover why guests return year after year to this much-loved Cornish gem.
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🧳 Arrival
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Newquay and our hotel for four nights.
Meals: Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Day at leisure or St Ives and Penzance
Enjoy a day at leisure in vibrant Newquay, or why not join our optional excursion to beautiful St Ives and the ancient market town of Penzance? St Ives is one of the most popular resorts in Cornwall, with award-winning beaches, boutiques, art galleries and craft shops, whilst Penzance boasts a rich sea-faring history.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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🚌 Travelling
Eden Project
Today we visit the magnificent Eden Project. Experience the sights, smells and scale of the rainforests in the Rainforest Biome, amble amongst the orange and lemon trees in the Mediterranean Biome, and in the 30-acre Outdoor Garden discover a wide variety of plants that flourish in the Cornish sunshine. The vast exhibits and fantastic displays attract visitors from all over the world.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Falmouth
Jaunt to the popular maritime resort of Falmouth, a bustling seaside town with plenty of attractions and shops to explore.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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🏡 Departure
Return home.
Meals: Breakfast
Image Attribution
- Penzance — (Photo by BEN ELLIOTT on Unsplash )
- St Ives — (Photo by BEN ELLIOTT on Unsplash )
- Looe — (Photo by Nik on Unsplash )
- Bodmin — (Photo by Greg Willson on Unsplash )
- Eden Project — (Photo by BEN ELLIOTT on Unsplash )
- Falmouth — (Photo by Winston Tjia on Unsplash )