Best Arts and Culture Places in Porthtowan Beach

"Being founded by St Ives favourite, Barbara Hepworth in 1949, the Penwith gallery has not one but three main gallery areas. It is one of the most fabulous spaces and a constant in modern art evolution. The gallery is also the home of the Penwith Society of Arts in Cornwall."

"Set over three floors, Anima Mundi is Cornwall’s leading independent gallery. Boasting a quality collection, it showcases a wide range of contemporary art and ceramics from established and up and coming artists. It frequently stages one-man shows and the exhibitions are constantly changing."

"If you love contemporary modern art, you must visit Anima-Mundi. Located near The Guildhall on Street-an-Pol in St Ives, Anima-Mundi represents artists such a Sax impey, Steve Goddard and Joy Woldenden Brown."

"Award-winning Falmouth Art Gallery is one of the leading galleries in the South West. Family friendly with free admission, it has changing displays of some of the best of British art and a shop with affordable gifts from Cornwall's leading ceramicists, printmakers and jewellers. Falmouth Art Gallery runs a lively exhibitions programme featuring a wide range of work as well as changing displays of paintings from its nationally important art collection."

"The Falmouth Art Gallery collection includes masterpieces by Thomas Gainsborough and Henry Scott Tuke. The gallery also has an impressive photography collection including work by Lee Miller."

"The Blue Bramble Gallery is found next to Olives cafe on the Island Square in Downalong, St Ives. It is a really quirky and interesting gallery featuring a really eclectic mix of local artists work."

"Working hours: From 05:00 PM to 11:00 PM(Hours or availability may differ due to COVID-19). Address: 6 Porthpean Road - PL25 4PJ. Delivery:FREE (Collection & Delivery )"

"Just off the iconic Fistral Beach, Dune Restaurant offers some of the best views in Cornwall. Dune Restaurant is a 1 AA Rosette foodie destination that sources local and fresh ingredients and curates a seasonal menu to showcase the finest produce in the UK. Serving the best of the bay, the gorgeous seascapes will relax you as you enjoy a menu of locally landed fare."

"Just off the iconic Fistral Beach, Dune Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Newquay and offers incredible views of Cornwall with world class surf right outside."

"Set over three floors, Anima Mundi is Cornwall’s leading independent gallery. Boasting a quality collection, it showcases a wide range of contemporary art and ceramics from established and up and coming artists. It frequently stages one-man shows and the exhibitions are constantly changing."

"If you love contemporary modern art, you must visit Anima-Mundi. Located near The Guildhall on Street-an-Pol in St Ives, Anima-Mundi represents artists such a Sax impey, Steve Goddard and Joy Woldenden Brown."

"Set over three floors of exhibition space, Cornwall Contemporary features work with a local focus, by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Exhibitions change on a monthly basis, with regular artists including Neil Pinkett, Daphne McClure, Emma Dunbar and Ken Spooner."

"It is a collective of seven artists, each producing beautiful but affordable art. It is located right on the harbour, overlooking the beach."

"Sitting a stone’s throw from the river in Penryn, Muddy Beach is the epitome of friendly and family-run, boasting a spectacular position on Jubilee Wharf while providing tasty, top-notch food, drink and entertainment. Enjoy a breakfast or light lunch like smoked haddock and clam chowder, falafel Scotch egg or vegan breakfast; or indulge in a supper such as pan-fried hake, beetroot and black bean burger, Cornish steak burger or Beach Board – and pick from a sumptuous meat, fish or vegetarian platter to share."

"If you're fancying a picnic on the beach or need some food-to-go for a walk out and about along the coastline then look no further, The Market Place has you covered. Located at the end of Fore Street this quaint cafe offers the perfect way to plan out your day with a Cornish lunch wherever you decide to sit down."