Information for visitors - finding your way around

Take a walk or get a bus

Morrab Gardens are close to the centre of Penzance, between the main shopping area and the Promenade. Whether you arrive in Penzance by train, bus or car, the Railway Station – adjacent to the bus station and the Harbour car park – is a good landmark to start from. There are several ways to reach Morrab Gardens from there, but the simplest is to start by walking up Market Jew Street and through the town centre.

Alternatively you could climb the steep Abbey Slip beside the old harbour; take a walk along the Promenade from the Wherrytown car park or Alexandra Road; or get a bus to the Greenmarket and take an easy stroll through back roads from Greenmarket to the Gardens.

The Gardens are situated on a gentle south-facing slope, with plenty of seating. Tarmac paths provide easy, step-free access to most parts of the Gardens.

Note: there are no public toilets in Morrab Gardens – click here for details of nearby publicly accessible toilets .

Use the interactive map below to help plan your visit to Morrab Gardens – click on any of the routes shown to see more information.

Explore the town

Morrab Gardens is one of the locations on the Penzance Town Trail, a route which takes in many of the notable buildings and historic sites of the town. The route is indicated by slate way-marker plaques.

The gateway from St Mary’s Terrace was the entrance to the grounds of Morrab House in the 19th century, when it was a private residence. The Morrab Gardens way-marker plaque can be seen on the right-hand gatepost of this entrance to the Gardens.

Uncover the story of Penzance by walking its official trail, taking in the towns history and some of its most interesting landmarks. More information

Stay a while

There is no shortage of choice when it comes to accommodation in and around Penzance, and visitors are sure to find something to suit their budget.

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Plans provided by Inspirock

description	A walk up the hill through the town, passing historic buildings including the Humphry Davy monument and the Market House as well as a variety of shops.
route	> Head south-east toward Station Rd for 48 m > Turn right onto Station Rd for 36 m > Turn left to stay on Station Rd for 20 m > Slight left onto Market Jew St for 447 m > Turn left onto The Greenmarket for 60 m > Turn right onto Parade St for 55 m > Turn left onto St Mary's Terrace for 120 m The entrance to the Gardens will be on the right (Directions provided by Google Maps)

description	Visitors arriving in Penzance by car may choose to park along the Promenade or Wherrytown car park. This accessible walk to the Gardens is also convenient for visitors staying at accommodation in Alexandra Road. Mostly level, paved surface.
route	> Head north-east on Western Promenade Rd for 368 m, passing the Queen's Hotel on your left > Turn left onto Morrab Rd for 118 m The entrance to the Gardens will be on the right (Directions provided by Google Maps)

description	A short and accessible walk from the Greenmarket bus stops. A number of bus routes from the bus station stop here, including the A1 to Lands End; A17 to St Just; M6 to Mousehole. A gradual descent on paved surfaces.
route	> Head west on The Greenmarket toward Union St for 13 m > Turn left onto Union St for 62 m > Turn left onto Parade Passage for 65 m > Turn right onto Parade St for 4 m > Turn left into the Morrab Gardens approach road for 74 m The entrance to the Gardens will be straight ahead (Directions provided by Google Maps)

Morrab Gardens

…the sub-tropical oasis in the heart of Penzance

Information for visitors – finding your way around

Take a walk or get a bus

Explore the town

Stay a while

Morrab Gardens

…the sub-tropical oasis in the heart of Penzance

Take a walk or get a bus

Stay a while

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From the railway station via Market Jew Street

From the railway station via the old harbour

From the Wherrytown car park and the Promenade

From the Greenmarket bus stop