Local places to visit

THE BEACH

Marazion has one of the safest and cleanest beaches in Cornwall, comprising an extended stretch of golden sand and stunning views of the Mount, and Mount's Bay - considered to be one of the Top 10 most beautiful bays in the world - which stretches from the Lizard Peninsula to Land's End. Marazion Beach is a popular destination for windsurfing, sailing and kite surfing, and hosts international sailing and windsurfing competitions. Ample car parking is available at both ends of the beach.

ST. MICHAEL'S MOUNT

St. Michael's Mount is truly "the jewel in Cornwall's crown" - an enchanting castle set upon an island. The Mount is accessible via a causeway at low tide, and by boat at high tide. One of the most famous of Cornish landmarks, St. Michael's Mount was established as a sister abbey to Normandy's Mont St. Michel in the 12th century, later used as a fortress during the Spanish invasions, and is now the home of the St Aubyn family, while partly open to the public under the care of the National Trust.

MARAZION TOWN MUSEUM

The town museum is located in the Town Hall, which was previously the HQ of Marazion & District Fire Brigade. The museum houses a wide selection of local artefacts and documents and, being the former location of the town's gaol, features a reproduction of an original cell. Marazion Town Trust's historical publication: The Charter Town of Marazion is available from the museum.

The Town Hall is located next to The Kings Arms Inn in Market Place and is open daily during the summer season.

MARAZION MARSH

A short walk to the west of the town, overlooking Marazion Beach, is Marazion Marsh. The Marsh is a RSPB reserve and a popular birdwatching location, especially during migration periods when thousands of starlings perform a spectacular aerial exhibition. The Marsh itself consists of extensive reedbeds and a diversity of plants including Wavy St John's-wort (Hypericum undulatum), Yellow Centaury (Cicendia filiformis) and Pillwort (Pilularia globulifera), and is home to a large congregation of breeding dragonflies.