Zennor
An ancient village between moorland and sea cliffs. Its church contains the carved 'Mermaid Chair,' tied to a legend, and D. H. Lawrence once lived here.
Inside St Senara's Church, the side panel of the 'Mermaid Chair' is carved with a mermaid dating from about 600 years ago. Legend says she lured a choirboy into the sea with her song. The village's Tinners Arms pub is a 13th-century inn and a good place for lunch. A footpath north of the village leads to Zennor Head and the South West Coast Path, and the moorland is dotted with Iron Age stone-walled fields. It is about 7 km from St Ives, and the B3306 coastal road is one of Britain's most scenic drives.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chysauster Ancient Village
- Mên-an-Tol
- Leach Pottery
- Jubilee Pool, Penzance
- Tate St Ives
- Porthmeor Beach
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- St Ia's Church