St Michael’s mount is small tidal island in Mount’s Bay. Originally the site of a Benedictine Chapel, the castle on the rock dates from the 14th Century. Access is on foot across the causeway at low tide. Gardens and pathways wind up from to the main entrance of the mount and feature many sub-tropical species.

There is ample (paid) parking in the seafront car park (50°07’27.1″N 5°28’34.2″W). Local and intercity trains run to Penzance station, from there you can travel by bus to Marazion (about 10 minutes away). Visitors presenting a valid bus or train ticket receive a 10% discount on admission prices.