Latest measurements show that Penzance is Cornwall’s number 2 shopping destination. “Yes we’re smaller than Truro, but we’re bigger than all other Cornish towns.  So we’re working harder to give our shoppers a great experience,” says Penzance Business Network chairman Paul Newport.

“We’ve got a higher proportion of independent specialist shops than Truro and brilliant cafes and restaurants. Some businesses have traded in Penzance for 100 years, many others are new and energised by the opportunities here.  Apart from some of the usual high street names you’ll find plenty of owner managed specialist shops, such as great books shops, butchers, greengrocers, hardware stores, specialist coffee suppliers, lampshade makers, craft suppliers, a variety of furniture stores, carpet retailers, office supplies, camping and hiking, antique and collectible stores, music suppliers, printing services, ice cream varieties, locksmith, period clothing, ladies and gents clothing plus so many more. “

“Then you can walk into a great choice of galleries or out into one of our enchanting public gardens, interwoven by some of the finest urban architecture in the South West. Then, when you’re finished exploring all this you can take a break with a stroll along the lively promenade, and stop and gaze over the blue ocean of Mount’s Bay. “

“The people who come to Penzance are looking for a different experience. Our business community is working harder because we know you have a choice. And we’re so pleased that more and more people are appreciating what we have to offer and appreciating our hard work to give them what they want.”