What you really need to see
You’ve arrived in Marazion, so what are the five essentials that you need to do and see?
St Michael’s Mount
No visit to Marazion is complete without a visit to St Michael’s Mount. Even if you don’t climb the steps up to the castle, you’ll still feel the magic of this iconic place. Advance booking is essential.
The Beach
A walk along our lovely, golden sands is another essential. With the Mount ever present the sweeping panorama of Mount’s Bay opens up in front of you from the Lizard to Mousehole. The beach offers safe, sheltered access to the water for bathing, paddling, or other activities.
Should you visit when a storm is blowing, you will just love the crashing waves that beat our shores and marvel at the brave kite surf enthusiasts relishing the storm.
The Town
Take a stroll through our town. Stop off for a relaxing drink or snack at one of our cafes or pubs. Visit the art galleries that are packed with local work. Take home a gift from one of our gift shops. Then, in the evening, don’t go home: instead, eat out in Marazion then enjoy an evening walk along the promenade and gaze at the majestic castle – especially if it is floodlit.
Marazion in Bloom
If you visit the town in the Summer, you can’t fail to be impressed by the effort that is put into the floral decorations. From the Maypole Gardens next to the Godolphin Arms to the planters in the Square outside the Marazion Hotel, to the countless window boxes and pots that our residents put out on the street to brighten up our streets.
Christmas in Marazion
We are a town for all seasons, and if you are fortunate enough to be here in December, you will see another warm-hearted side to Marazion. All through the town, there is a splendid themed display of Christmas lights and in the Square stands an enormous Christmas tree. As you walk through the town, many house windows are decorated with Christmas scenes. The real treat is Christmas Eve in the Square, when Father Christmas arrives on a horse drawn sleigh and hands out presents to all of the younger children of the town.