The small, pleasant town of Penryn is located on the Penryn River and has fortunately been recognised as an important conservation area. As such, present and future visitors can enjoy exploring the town’s stunning Georgian, Jacobean and Tudor architecture as they wander the historic streets.
Visitors to Penryn can discover more about the town’s fascinating history at its museum in the Town Hall, where a vast array of toys, photographs, old fire appliances and original Glasney Stone are all on display.
The Bluebell Festival at Enys, one of Cornwall’s oldest gardens, remains an annual draw for locals and visitors alike, with an affordable art exhibition and craft fair adding extra dimensions to the celebrations. The gardens are open during the spring and summer months, and feature an on-site cafe and a history room.
The annual Penryn Week takes place in July, culminating in a lively, colourful carnival and parade where the newly crowned Fairy Queen makes her float debut. Throughout the celebratory seven days, locals and visitors can enjoy art displays, bingo competitions, quiz nights and heritage walks.
Each year, the Penryn Arts Festival presents a varied programme including spoken-word performances, open studios and workshops, offering a fascinating array of events for locals and visitors to enjoy. The festival also includes a one-day music and theatre event in the park and a cinematic celebration within the Town Hall, screening contemporary films and family classics.
Sun 28th May, 2023
The Memorial Ground, Penryn, Penryn
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Margie's Art, Penryn
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Grays Wharf, Penryn
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Garden Studio, Penryn
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Waterside House, Penryn
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Jubilee Wharf Gallery, Penryn
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Carn Rock Studio, Penryn
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Carn Rock Studio, Penryn
Sat 27th May, 2023 — Sun 4th Jun, 2023
Little Goonreeve Farm, Penryn
Sun 11th Jun, 2023
The Memorial Ground, Penryn, Penryn
Thu 1st Jun, 2023 — Thu 29th Jun, 2023
The Fish Factory Art Space, Penryn
Sun 16th Jul, 2023
The Memorial Ground, Penryn, Penryn
Sun 23rd Jul, 2023
The Memorial Ground, Penryn, Penryn
Sun 6th Aug, 2023
The Memorial Ground, Penryn
Sat 5th Aug, 2023 — Sun 6th Aug, 2023
AMATA, Penryn
£80 — £150
Fri 18th Aug, 2023 — Tue 22nd Aug, 2023
Chyan Farm, Penryn
Sun 27th Aug, 2023
The Memorial Ground, Penryn, Penryn
Tue 21st Sep, 2021 — Tue 2nd Sep, 2025
Cornwall College, Penryn
£4 — £4