Best Arts and Culture Places in Watergate Bay

"The Penwith Art Gallery is located in an old pilchard packing factory on Back Road West in St Ives. It is the home of the Penwith Society Of Arts In Cornwall. The society was founded in 1949 by Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Peter Lanyon, Bernard Leach, Sven Berlin and Wilhelmina Barns– Graham, amongst others."

"Located on Padstow’s harbourside, this gallery houses works from artists such as Henderson Cisz, Philip Gray and the acclaimed Rebecca Lardner, as well as many others!. The family-run business has a variety of contemporary bronzes, glass, and jewellery, in addition to traditional artwork. Why not come and browse their wonderful collection before having a bite to eat at one of Padstow’s award-winning restaurants?"

"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."

"Perched on the cliffs of Pentire Head, giving a knock-out perspective on Newquay's coastline, this gastropub is hard to better for lunch with a view. The decor is modern – lots of wood and plate glass – and the..."

"Lewinnick Lodge is a stunning hotel and restaurant based right on the cliff edge of Pentire headland, just a short drive from the centre of Newquay."

"The Griffin is a family run pub, hotel, B&B; and has been under the same ownership since 1991. With our restaurant and bar menu offering a traditional menu incorporating homemade dishes using fresh local produce whenever possible. It is ideally situated in Newquay being close to all the major roads and facilities."

"Description: Nestled in the heart of Newquay, Griffin Inn is a cosy bed and breakfast with a bar, free Wi-Fi access and free on-site parking. Guests love: The friendly staff, great breakfast and central location. Click here to check availability."

"For a sea-view room within walking distance of Penzance Harbour, consider this townhouse hotel. Once a merchant’s home, it was transformed into a 25-room retreat with an award-winning restaurant and open-air pool. The decor is stylish and traditional, with original fireplaces and antique rugs."

"With stunning sea views, a multi award winning intimate hotel sits high above the Penzance skyline over looking the Harbour & Bay. Close to all transport links & with a restaurant which makes eating anywhere else superfluous!"