St Michael’s Mount

Whatever you do in Cornwall, don’t miss St Michaels’s Mount. Just three miles from your Kenegie Manor base, this unmissable landmark is Cornwall’s counterpart to Normandy’s Mont Saint Michel.

Owned by The National Trust, Saint Michael’s Mount is one of England's best-known and most dramatic coastal attractions. The harbourside village has been a home to a close community for centuries. As a busy port in the mid-nineteenth century, the population peaked at around three hundred. Today you will find a small community that looks forward to greeting you with a cheerful ‘Dydh da’ (‘Good day’) when you visit.

St Michael’s Mount highlights

• An enchanting medieval castle and church perched upon the craggy island
• Idyllic subtropical hanging gardens
• Tasty light meals and drinks at the St Michael’s Mount Island Café
• Fine Cornish seafood and local produce at The Sail Loft Restaurant
• Tempting gifts at The Island Gift Shop and National Trust Shop

Come summer or winter, St Michael’s Mount offers something for all the family. Both the castle and church are publicly accessible from March to October (and for tours in winter). And that stunning coastal location is always there for you to enjoy...

Cultural events at St Michael’s Mount

As well as offering you natural beauty, historical splendour and retail therapy, St Michael’s Mount boasts a fine cultural tradition. If you’re planning to visit Cornwall in 2009, don’t miss the annual ‘Music on the Mount’ festival scheduled for Sunday 26 July. This acclaimed all day event features the cream of local musicians, many musical genres, traditional Punch & Judy, and many interesting side stalls too.

History, culture, great dining and wonderful views. St Michael’s Mount Cornwall - don’t miss it!