St Just Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St Just showing a coastal town, heritage architecture and a park
St Just featuring heritage architecture and signage
St Just featuring street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people
Cape Cornwall showing general coastal views and landscape views
Cape Cornwall which includes tranquil scenes and a monument

Discover a rich cultural heritage and spot seals and dolphins as you the explore wild, rugged headlands of this old mining town on the Penwith peninsula.

The former mining center of the peninsula, St. Just is a quaint and historic commune with shops and other amenities. Spot medieval and industrial-era mining remnants around town and learn about what life was like here in the past.

This town is not the only St. Just in Cornwall. Use the longer name of St. Just in Penwith to distinguish it from the others.

Visit the grassy St. Just plen-an-gwarry (playing space), which was used as an open-air theater in medieval times. In recent years, the space has hosted a series of Cornish mystery plays, known as Ordinalia.

Wander through town to find the 15th-century St. Just Church. Head inside to marvel at the Selus Stone, a pillar bearing a Roman-era inscription. Galleries in town, such as the Bank Square Gallery, showcase the work of local artists.

The town is at its most lively during the annual Lafrowda Festival in the first two weeks of July. Watch processions, listen to live music and soak up the family-friendly atmosphere.

Venture west of St. Just to see the craggy, cliff-lined western coastline. Trek along a section of the South West Coast Path and look for dolphins and seals in the sea. On clear days, you might even be able to see across to the Isles of Scilly. This area is scattered with ruins from the region’s tin-mining industry, most notably the cliff-side mine relics at Botallack.

For more outdoor fun, practice your swing at Cape Cornwall Golf and Leisure. Land’s End, the most southwesterly point in Great Britain, is just a 15-minute drive south of town too.

Like the rest of the Penwith peninsula, St. Just is exposed to the prevailing south-westerly windsthat blow in off the Atlantic Ocean, so wrap up warm before going exploring. Drive west for 7 miles (11 kilometers) from Penzance to reach the town.

St. Just is a charming, historic town with easy access to the ragged coastal cliffs of West Cornwall.

The Wellington Hotel

The Wellington Hotel

3 out of 5
Market Square, St Just, Penzance, England
The price is ₹10,530 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹10,530
₹12,635 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in Penzance. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (222 reviews)
"Basic village pub with well renovated rooms. Comfy bed. Great shower - strong with lots of hot water. Very clear info back - thorough, clean & tidy. Shower is over the bath. Would be helpful to have a non slip mat in the bath & handles to hold as you climb in & out. Parking outside is 30 mins & return ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

The Wellington Hotel
Bosavern House

Bosavern House

4 out of 5
St Just, Penzance, England
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Penzance. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Porthcurno Beach and Minack Theatre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"Welcoming host.Large comfortable, quiet room. Excellent breakfast. Convenient for exploring coast path and industrial heritage."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Bosavern House
Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate, Treloyon Avenue, St Ives, England
The price is ₹13,854 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹13,854
₹16,625 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Forest apartment was perfect. Had everything we needed and comfortable bed. Had a lovely relaxing time. Outdoor pool was also lovely"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Tregenna Castle Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Saddle and Stable Rooms

The Saddle and Stable Rooms

4 out of 5
Sennen, Penzance, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Penzance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Minack Theatre and Porthcurno Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
"Brilliant stay, clean and quite - recommended for anyone planning to stay near Land's End"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

The Saddle and Stable Rooms
Beautiful and Cosy Pod Saintives

Beautiful and Cosy Pod Saintives

3 out of 5
St Ives, England
Stay at this 3-star cabin in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Carbis Bay Beach and St Ives Harbour are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"The property was very well maintained clean and comfortable. Parking was just up the road where there was plenty of room at the side of the road. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. The POD was great for a couple of nights but wouldn't have been suitable for a longer stay due to its size. ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Beautiful and Cosy Pod Saintives
Sennen Cove Cottages

Sennen Cove Cottages

4 out of 5
Cove Road, Sennen Cove, Penzance, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Penzance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Porthcurno Beach and Minack Theatre are located ...
"This was our first experience staying in a self catering accommodation and it won’t be the last. We had everything needed to live comfortably. The view was amazing too. Jan came in to welcome us so gracefully on our first night and made us feel really welcome. The house was beautifully decorated ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Sennen Cove Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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