Essential information for visitors
If you’re staying in Marazion or just visiting for the day, we’ve put together some useful information to help you.
Public toilets
The map below shows the public toilets in Marazion, open daily in the summer months and at weekends in the winter.
Banks and cash machines
There are no banks in Marazion today, Barclays was the last to close and is now the town museum.
However, a Post Office counter service is available from Cobble Corner, along with a free cash machine during opening hours. When Cobble Corner is closed, the nearest cashpoints can be found at Morrisons in Long Rock as well as Sainsbury’s and Tesco near Penzance.
Dogs in Marazion
Dogs are, of course, welcome in Marazion. We ask that all owners (visitors and residents) act responsibly and clear up any mess they leave behind. A dog ban operates on the beach between 8am and 7pm every day from May 1 to September 30.
There are no facilities for dogs on St Michael’s Mount island and, other than guide dogs, dogs are not allowed to enter the castle or gardens at any time.
Medical services in Marazion
Should you need medical help while visiting Marazion, we have the following services available.
Defibrillator
Thanks to generous fundraising throughout Cornwall, Marazion currently has two defibrillators available:
- Godolphin Arms, West End, TR17 OEN, (24/7 cover)
- Marazion School, School Lane, TR17 ODG, (24/7 cover)
Marazion Surgery
Marazion has its own surgery with five GPs.
West Cornwall Hospital
West Cornwall Hospital is an acute diagnostic and treatment centre. It provides in-patient and day care treatments and surgery, as well as supporting diagnostic and therapy services and a wide range of outpatient clinics.
The hospital has a 24 hour Urgent Care Centre – see Departments and Services section for details (listed under A&E).
A full Emergency Department (A&E) service is provided at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
Baden House Pharmacy
Stocks medicines and dispenses prescriptions.
Dentists
There are no dentists in Marazion itself. The nearest practices are in Penzance and Hayle, please visit the NHS Choices web site to find up-to-date contact information.
Vets
There are no vets in Marazion. Veterinary surgeons are located nearby in Long Rock, Penzance and the Hayle/St Ives area, here are the five closest practices.
- Mount’s Bay Veterinary Centre, Long Rock: 01736 330 331
- Regent Court Veterinary Practice, Penzance: 01736 368768
- Rosevean Veterinary Practice, Penzance: 01736 362215
- Duchy Veterinary Group, Hayle: 01736 754111
- Animal Veterinary Services, Hayle: 01736 755555