Location

In the old Cornish language, Penzance or “pen-sans” means "holy headland" and this historic town marks the gateway to the Penwith peninsula where the rugged granite cliffs and sandy coves lead down to Land’s End, the western most tip of England.

The town originally developed from the trade in fish and minerals exported to many parts of Europe and beyond.  That sea trade has spanned the millennia from the earliest times, through the Roman occupation, and even to the present day, for the harbour still serves the daily ferry and supply ships to the Isles of Scilly, furthest outpost of Great Britain, 28 miles (40km) out in the Atlantic.

Visit the many local historic sites, especially the unique extensive remains of pre-historic stone wall settlements along the northern coastal district, or the Roman excavations for lead, tin and copper, or the many ruined tin mines which pervade the landscape everywhere and have become truly iconic of Cornwall, and even see the last of them preserved in working order for future generations.

Richmond Lodge is a large Victorian town house located in a residential part of the town and is ideally positioned for shopping, travelling or relaxing.
 
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