Land's End Visitor Centre

Land's End Visitor Centre, Unnamed Road, Penzance, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Land's End Visitor Centre is a famous landmark at the westernmost point of mainland England, offering a mix of family attractions, history, and breathtaking coastal scenery. Located in Sennen, Cornwall, it combines interactive experiences with natural beauty and heritage at one iconic destination. Visitors can explore stunning landscapes while enjoying entertaining activities suitable for all ages.

Attractions include Aardman – A Grand Experience featuring Wallace & Gromit, Morph and Shaun the Sheep, the Jolly Roger 4D Film Experience, and The Lost Treasure of Lyonesse: A Golf Adventure indoor adventure golf. Families can visit Greeb Farm to meet friendly animals, take photos at The Iconic Signpost, and explore the End to End Story exhibition celebrating the Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge. The site also offers dramatic coastal walks, wildlife spotting, views of Longships Lighthouse and the Isles of Scilly, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty landscape to explore.

Individual attraction prices include £9.50 adult / £8.50 child for Golf Adventure and £7.50 adult / £6.50 child for Aardman, 4D Film Experience, and Greeb Farm, with under 3’s free. Packages include the Gwella Package (£13.50 adult / £10.50 child), Longships Experience (£16.50 adult / £11.50 child), and Lyonesse Experience (£21.50 adult / £16.50 child) covering multiple attractions.

Land’s End offers a unique combination of entertainment, history, and natural beauty in one unforgettable destination. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly fun alongside some of Cornwall’s most spectacular coastal views and wildlife. It is a must-visit location for those seeking iconic scenery, engaging attractions, and memorable experiences at the edge of England.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

Attractions

  • Aardman - A Grand Experience: Aardman is a cracking and baaa-rilliantly interactive experience for all ages, featuring iconic characters Wallace & Gromit, Morph and Shaun the Sheep. Wander around Wallace & Gromit’s living room, experiment in the inventing workshops and step inside their infamous rocket. Take a giant leap out onto the moon (is it really made of cheese?) and enjoy the Aardman gallery. Explore Morph’s interactive room and find out what life is like in Morph’s world by “Morphing yourself.” 
  • 4D Film Experience: Imagine being drawn into an exciting world where everything you see is in 3D and everything you hear is in powerful cinema surround sound ─ with the added fun of feeling the action too? In 4D cinema, you don’t just watch a movie – with squirting water, air blasts, seat movement and more, you’ll feel like you’re right there in the middle of the story. After surviving a shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe and his dog Aynsley are forced to make a new home on an uncharted island. 
  • Golf Adventure: Journey back in time to discover the myth of the lost city of Lyonesse and its forgotten treasures that were consumed by the ocean centuries ago. Enjoy 15 holes of indoor adventure golf with the family and uncover the exciting twists, turns, mysteries and monsters as you make your way through the fully immersive experience. The course is jam packed with surprises and special effects, putting you and the family at the heart of the Cornish legend. Can you be the one to unlock the treasure of Lyonesse? Experience all this and more at Land’s End.
  • Greeb Farm: Situated just a short walk along the headland, Greeb Farm is our 200-year-old farmstead typical of those that once dotted this part of the Cornish coastline. Now perfectly restored, it’s home to a collection of small animals just waiting to be made friends with. Our charming child-friendly attraction is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to a lovable collection of small animals, where they can say hello to sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, miniature ponies and even ferrets.
  • The Iconic Signpost: The iconic Land’s End Signpost was established in the 1950s when a local family-run business erected this now legendary Cornish icon. Today, we continue to welcome guests to Land’s End, and create many more special memories for visitors at this world famous landmark. The Signpost is made famous by the thousands of celebrity End-to-Enders who have posed beside it before or after their remarkable journeys across the length and breadth of Great Britain from John O‘Groats.
  • End to End Story: The End to End challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats (or vice versa) is a remarkable journey covering the entire length of Great Britain – an incredible achievement that shouldn’t go unrecognised. This experience celebrates the amazing stories of people that have completed this epic 800-mile challenge. Enjoy our informative display of the countless End to End adventurers who have completed this iconic journey by walking, running, cycling and even skateboarding. 

Nature

  • Coastal Landscape: One of four granite domes forming the backbone of cornwall, and formed 270 million years ago, Land’s End is steeped in history, nature and adventure, all waiting to be explored! Land’s End was formed around 270 million years ago, when a mass of boiling granite forced its way through the overlying softer rocks to the surface. The result was the Land’s End Peninsula, one of four roughly circular granite domes forming the backbone of Cornwall.
  • Land’s End History: Known as Belerion (The Shining Land) in Ancient Greek times, Land’s End is a treasure trove of history – what will you uncover on your next visit? Land’s End is the legendary Cornish destination that has inspired people since ancient Greek times when it was referred to as Belerion – the shining land.
  • Natural Land’s End: Breath-taking views, beautifully undulating walking routes, and on a clear day you’ll even be able to spot the Isles of Scilly! All this is just a short walk from our main visitor centre. Natural Land’s End is only a short walk from our main visitor centre and our designated pathways will lead you to discover some truly breath-taking views, including magnificent granite cliffs, the famous Longships Lighthouse and the Isles of Scilly, which are visible on clear and sunny days.
  • Walks: A hotspot for visitors all around the world looking to bask in its natural beauty, Land’s End is the perfect location for walkers of all levels! As an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, West Penwith – perhaps better known as the Land’s End Peninsula – enjoys the same protection and status as a National Park. The area regularly plays host to visitors from around the world, drawn to its exceptional scenery and array of attractions.
  • Wildlife: If you have binoculars, don’t forget to bring them because Land’s End is a legendary place for wildlife watchers. Keep an eye open for Gannets, Fulmars, Kittiwakes, Shags, Razorbills and even the Cornish Chough, once extinct in the county but now making a welcome return. If you’re lucky, you may catch sight of grey seals, basking sharks and even dolphins in the waters below the high cliffs. During spring and summer, the cliff-tops at Land’s End also burst into colour as Gorse, Heather, Thrift and Sea Campion flower.

Facilities

  • Parking: Parking available. 
  • Cafes and Kiosks: Relax in our newly refurbished Cornish Café, overlooking Greeb Farm and the Atlantic Ocean towards Wolf Rock lighthouse. Indulge in a selection of Cornish cuisine including fresh baguettes, sweet treats, coffees and cakes plus so much more. Take time out to sit back, relax and plan your next adventure at the Westernmost point of Cornwall.
  • Land’s End Kiosk: If you like your food on-the-go then head for the Land’s End Kiosk where you’ll find a great range of takeaway foods including the iconic Cornish Pasty. You’ll also find a selection of ice creams and hot or cold drinks on sale and, if you can spare the time to take a break, there are picnic benches to sit and enjoy your meal.
  • Land’s End Ice Cream Parlour: Call into our Ice Cream Parlour to pick up a scoop of delicious Cornish ice cream made with Cornish clotted cream, local milk and lots of love. Choose from a wide selection of flavours and toppings, plus a range of cold and hot drinks are available. Ice cream and cold drink in hand, what better way to cool down on a hot summer’s day at Land’s End?
  • Land’s End Doughnuts: Hot and sizzling straight from the fryer and dusted with sugar, there’s nothing quite like freshly-cooked doughnuts – and you’ll never be short of friends when you buy more than one.
  • The Cornish Pantry: The Cornish Pantry is our large, family-friendly self-service restaurant offering a wide choice of hot and cold meals and refreshments. From homemade Lasagne to sausage and chips, we have something that will suit everyone. Look out for family meal deals available throughout the season. 

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

The ‘Gwella’ Package (Enjoy The Lost Treasure of Lyonesse: A Golf Adventure & Aardman Presents: A Grand Experience)

  • Adult: £13.50
  • Child: £10.50

The ‘Lyonesse Experience’ Package (Includes all 4 of our fun filled attractions here at the westernmost point – Including The Lost Treasure of Lyonesse: A Golf Adventure!)

  • Adult: £21.50
  • Child: £16.50

The ‘Longships Experience’ Package (Enjoy 3 fun filled family attractions- Aardman, 4D film experience, Greeb Farm.)

  • Adult: £16.50
  • Child: £11.50

Individual Prices

  • The Lost Treasure of Lyonesse: A Golf Adventure – Adult £9.50 / Child £8.50
  • Aardman presents: A Grand Experience – Adult £7.50 / Child £6.50
  • Jolly Roger 4D – Adult £7.50 / Child £6.50
  • Greeb Farm – Adult £7.50 / Child £6.50
  • Under 3’s go free

Pricing URL: https://landsend-landmark.co.uk/attractions/the-experience-ticket/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Golf Adventure: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • The Iconic Signpost Experience & Penwith House – The Signpost Shop: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • The Café: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Trading Co & The Experience Shop: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Address: Land's End Visitor Centre, Unnamed Road, Penzance, UK

Post Code: TR19 7AA

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall

  • By Car: Drive along the M4 motorway from London or the M6 motorway from Manchester, joining the M5 motorway towards Exeter then the A30 into Cornwall. Alternatively, if you’re travelling from or via North Devon, you can opt to join the A39 from junction 27 on the M5 and travel down the north coast to join the A30 at Indian Queens. If you’re travelling from or via South Devon, take the A38 through Plymouth and Liskeard and join the A30 at Carminnow Cross. Once on the A30, which is mostly dual carriageway, travel westbound towards Redruth, Camborne and Hayle until you reach Penzance. In Penzance, look for signs marked Land’s End and follow the A30 for 9 miles until you reach the village of Sennen. In Sennen, travel through the village, past the road to Sennen Cove and beyond the First & Last Inn. You’ll find Land’s End at the very end of the A30 road.
  • By Bus: The First Group co-ordinate bus services from the main station in Penzance to Land’s End. Designated bus routes are 1/1a and 1b.
  • By Train: There are rail links from all major towns that run into Penzance, terminating at the main station on the seafront. High-speed train services run frequently from London Paddington station, including the Night Riviera Sleeper Service to Penzance. The main station in Penzance is 9 miles from Land’s End so to complete your journey, you’ll need to arrange separate transport via taxi, bus or hire car.

5.00

0 Reviews

Rating breakdown

5
80% Complete (danger)
0
4
80% Complete (danger)
0
3
80% Complete (danger)
0
2
80% Complete (danger)
0
1
80% Complete (danger)
0

Get the best blog stories into your inbox!