Minack Theatre Porthcurno West Cornwall- one of the most beautiful...

Minack Open Air Theatre
The Minack Theatre

In the far West of Cornwall is The Minack Open Air Theatre, or Theater for those visitors from across the Atlantic, in one of the most beautiful settings one can find anywhere in the World. Perched high on the Cliffs , with the stunning blue sea of the Atlantic Ocean, and the wonderful coastal vista of Porthcurno Bay with Logan Rock as a backdrop .

Whether you are here on a Cornwall holiday or a local there is nothing more delightful than watching an evening performance at the Minack Theatre with the moon shining down and the sound of the waves gently lapping at the rocks below . The Minack Theater's Summer Season lasts for 15 weeks, and features shows from Shakespeare to Opera to Musicals.

Tickets can be booked in advance. Many shows sell out quickly, but you may be lucky and get one on standby. For more information visit www.minack.com . Porthcurno Beach is only a stones throw away.

A mile or so along the road from the entrance to the Theatre is St Leven Church , and down that valley Porthgwarra Beach, both missed by many visitors to Cornwall. This delightful Church nestles in a hollow, the North Transept dates from the 13th century. In the Churchyard is St Levan's Stone, split by a strike from the Saints staff, or at least that is what the legend says.

Logan Rock, Treen Weighing over 60 tonnes 200 years ago Logan Rock was to be the most famous Rocking Stone in Cornwall, where only the slightest push by hand would cause it to rock from side to side. However in 1824 a Lieutenant Goldsmith RN and 8 of his men levered it out of position.

However the Admiralty ordered Goldsmith to replace it at his own expense. This he achieved using 50 men and an ingenious system of ropes, pulley blocks and lifting derricks. But sadly Logan Rock no longer rocks.

Porthcurno Underground Telegraph Museum
On the way to the Minack Theatre. The first underground cables were laid on Porthcurno Beach in 1870. Undersea cables froma round the World land on this now justifiably popular tourist West Cornwall Beach a real suntrap. Sometimes after Winter Storms the now redundant cables are exposed, where they run up the beach to the right of the Lifeguards Hut. The Museum Submarine Telegraphy houses a fascinating and unique display of telegraphy exhibits.

Only Porthcurno Beach itself is manned by lifeguards in Season. Porthcurno has a large car park behind it, making it very popular with families. There are numerous rewarding Cornish Coastal Walks in the area. East to Penberth Cove, or West to Gwennap Head or Lands End for the keen walker.

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Porthcurno Beach with Logan Rock in the distance

West Cornwall The Minack Theatre Porthcurno to Penberth via Logan Rock