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Penrose National Trust Penrose features woodland tracks, stretches of coastline and open parkland. We welcome feedback – both positive and negative. It helps us to learn and grow.

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Warming savoury treats on a chilly autumn day...Come to Penrose where you can enjoy woodland trails and coastal views fo...
04/11/2026

Warming savoury treats on a chilly autumn day...

Come to Penrose where you can enjoy woodland trails and coastal views followed by a hot drink and hearty snack at the Stables café.

The menu offers a range of drinks and light meals including soup and pies, with sweet treats to top things off.

Our cafés generate vital income for the places we look after. Thank you for your support.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/penrose/eating--shopping-at-penrose

©National Trust Images/David Levenson

A welcome update from Loe Pool! 🌧️💙The heavy rainfall brought by this weekend's storms has helped flush out the blue-gre...
27/10/2026

A welcome update from Loe Pool! 🌧️💙

The heavy rainfall brought by this weekend's storms has helped flush out the blue-green algae from Loe Pool, which comes as a real relief.

While this is positive news, we'd like to remind visitors that both people and pets should continue to stay out of the water. This helps protect the health and safety of you and your animals, while also reducing disturbance to the wildlife that depends on Loe Pool as its natural habitat.

Thank you for helping us care for this special place and the nature that calls it home. 🌿🐦🐕‍🦺

Ways to enjoy some crunch this autumn...🍂 Crunching leaves on a mood boosting walk🍏 Crunching an apple with a burst of f...
27/10/2026

Ways to enjoy some crunch this autumn...

🍂 Crunching leaves on a mood boosting walk
🍏 Crunching an apple with a burst of flavour
💛 Crunching into a cheese toastie to find the hot gooey pockets of cheese (if you need an excuse, 27 October is National Cheese Toastie Day)

Visit Penrose this season for your treats and adventures... with an autumnal helping of crunch.



©National Trust Images/William Shaw

You're invited to the opening of Swelen by Mark WhenmanStorm Austen has delayed the original opening. 📢New date: Wednesd...
23/10/2026

You're invited to the opening of Swelen by Mark Whenman

Storm Austen has delayed the original opening.

📢New date: Wednesday 28 October - 10.00am
Come meet the artist, hear the stories behind the art and explore this fascinating body of work.

📍 The Stables Gallery
📅 Exhibition runs until 30 November

For more information please visit:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/penrose/events/

💨Storm Austen is on its way. In preparation for the storm's arrival, the following locations will be closed:The Stables ...
22/10/2026

💨Storm Austen is on its way. In preparation for the storm's arrival, the following locations will be closed:

The Stables Cafe, Penrose
Gunwalloe Kiosk

Both locations will be closed Friday 23 October and Saturday 24 October.
Due to open again Sunday 25 October 10am.

Stay safe out there!

🍎 Apple Day - a celebration of one of the most beloved and versatile fruits in the world.🍏 Mark this Apple Day with a vi...
21/10/2026

🍎 Apple Day - a celebration of one of the most beloved and versatile fruits in the world.

🍏 Mark this Apple Day with a visit to the 18th century walled garden at Penrose, where apple trees date back centuries. Historical documents from 1771 mention two walled gardens planted with fruit trees, consisting of an acre of ground.

🍎 Walled gardens were very carefully designed and are highly functional. The walls provide protection from the elements and enable gardeners to grow plants that would otherwise struggle in the unpredictable British climate.



©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

19/10/2026

🖼️New exhibition opens this week

Join us for the opening of Mark Whenman’s Swelen at The Stables Gallery, Penrose this week.

Swelen: to burn. Middle English.

This three-year project records the practice of swaling across the Lizard and Penwith peninsulas, exploring themes of burning, renewal, climate change and our relationship with the land.

Through photography and large-scale drawings created directly in contact with burnt gorse, the exhibition captures both the physical landscape and Mark’s experience of working within it.

📍 The Stables Café, Penrose, TR12 0RD 🖼️ Exhibition runs until 30 November

Come along, explore the work and discover the stories behind this unique Cornish landscape practice.

For more information please visit:

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Help protect the environment - and enjoy a hot drink discount.☕ With your support, we can phase out single-use cups at t...
16/10/2026

Help protect the environment - and enjoy a hot drink discount.

☕ With your support, we can phase out single-use cups at the places we care for by the end of 2026.

💰 All you need to do is bring your own reusable cup for takeaway drinks - you will receive a 25p discount off your hot drink.

💚 Together we can create change that protects our environment for future generations to come.

To find out more visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/our-cause/nature-climate/climate-change-sustainability/phasing-out-single-use-cups




©National Trust Images/William Shaw - Coffee in a reusable mug
©National Trust Images/Hugh Mothersole - The Stables café at Penrose

🎄📚 Christmas book donations wanted!Have any children's or adult Christmas books to spare? We'd love to give them a new h...
15/10/2026

🎄📚 Christmas book donations wanted!

Have any children's or adult Christmas books to spare? We'd love to give them a new home in the Penrose Bookshop.

Comment below or email:
[email protected]

Thank you! 😊

Image credit: ©National Trust Images/James Dobson

10/10/2026

🔥 New Exhibition Opening Soon at The Stables Gallery

From Saturday 24 October to Sunday 30 November, experience Mark Whenman’s Swelen. An exhibition exploring the ancient practice of swaling across the Lizard Peninsula.

Swaling, the controlled burning of heathland plants, has been used for centuries to encourage new growth, reduce wildfire risk and support habitat management. It is a process shaped by weather, wildlife and the rhythm of the seasons.

Through photography, drawing and direct engagement with the land, Mark has created a series of striking works exploring renewal, change and our connection to nature.

📍 The Stables Café, Penrose, TR12 0RD 📅 Saturday 24 October – Sunday 30 November

For more information visit:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/penrose/events

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Helston
TR130RD

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