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St Michael's Mount
About 49 minutes from park
About St Michael's Mount
St Michael's Mount is without doubt one of the most recognisable attractions in Cornwall. This rocky Island just off Marazion in Mounts Bay is a living community and home to the St Aubyn family. St Michael's Mount is currently run by the National Trust. The medieval church and castle date from the 12th century, and the island can be accessed from along a causeway at low tide, or take a ferry at high tide, from mainland Marazion. The National Trust offer traditional cream teas, and cakes in their cafe and restaurant, found at the foot of the island. Tours are usually available, providing stories, myths and historical tales about the island.
How to get to St Michael's Mount
St Michael's Mount sits in Mount's Bay, separated by the sea from the town of Marazion.
From North Cornwall and the A30: Follow the A30 past Hayle and towards Penzance. About a mile after Crowlas village, take the second exit at the roundabout, signposted to Marazion. Turn left at the junction with the main road and you'll soon be in Marazion. From Penzance Follow the A30 east, and about three miles out of Penzance take the third exit at the roundabout, signposted Marazion. Turn left at the junction with the main road and you'll soon be in Marazion.
From Helston & The Lizard: Take the A394 from Helston towards Penzance. After about nine miles, go straight over the roundabout (ignore the left hand exit signposted Marazion). Follow this road to a further roundabout and take the first exit, signposted Marazion. Turn left at the junction with the main road and you’ll soon be in Marazion.
There is ample parking in our seafront car park which is clearly signposted to the town of Marazion. Charges are payable, including National Trust members. As you approach the town from the west (the sea will be on your right), there’s a large car park where cars, coaches, motorhomes and motorbikes can park.