Due to the amber weather warning, the college site will open later than usual on Friday 23 October at 11am. The Estates Team will be on site from 10am to open the buildings and complete a full safety check before staff and students arrive. Please do not travel to the college site before 11am. If you are able to work from home on Friday 23 October, please do so. Thank you for your understanding, and please take care when travelling.
Penwith College
Set in the heart of Penzance, Penwith College combines history, character, and cutting-edge facilities. Following a £30 million redevelopment, the campus has been transformed into a place where Cornish heritage meets modern learning. With stunning views over Mount’s Bay and easy access by bus and train, Penwith College is a truly unique setting to study in West Cornwall.
getting there and away
Arriving on campus is seamless. Multiple public bus services drop students directly at the College—just in time for the 9:15 am start—and then whisk them home after a full day.
Need a pass? Our transport page has full details on bus routes, timetables, and how to get a travel pass. Prefer to drive? Free parking is available (permit required). And for greener travel, the campus offers bike storage, showers, and a handy cycle map to make your commute smoother.
You can download the Penwith College cycle map here.
what you’ll find as a student
Penwith College is more than a place to study — it’s a lively yet relaxed campus where you’ll feel independent, supported, and inspired. Blending historic character with light, modern spaces and overlooking Mount’s Bay, it offers a learning environment unlike anywhere else in Cornwall.
You’ll have access to flexible study areas, free Wi-Fi, and well-equipped Learning Resource Centres for quiet or group work. Outside the classroom, you can get active in our Sports Academies, focus on your wellbeing through our award-winning support services, or simply enjoy the friendly, welcoming community.
Life here feels different from school: more grown-up, more open, and more exciting. You’re trusted to take charge of your learning, but support is always close at hand — from confidential advice and SEND support to careers guidance and revision help.
Affordable food, on-site shops with course essentials, and the unique atmosphere of Penzance all add to what makes Penwith special: a campus where you can be yourself, make friends, and build the future you want.
Read our guides here for top tips and advice on a range of College topics, from revising for exams to finding your future career.
I think what makes Penwith College so special is its sense of community. I became friends with my lecturers and met new people who I still keep in touch with.
Matilda
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design
Public Facilities
If you enjoy excellent food, the Senara restaurant and catering kitchen is open for lunch and dinner. The food and services, all provided by our catering students, have already received accolades, impressing chefs and food writers alike. Open to the public, as well as the College community, the incredible value for money means reserving your table is a must.
Enjoy a hair cut or treatment in our Inspiration salon. If you are looking to unwind with a relaxing massage, get a quick trim before heading out or a quick splash of colour with a manicure, you can get it all right here at the College.
Find us or get in touch:
Address: Penwith College, St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2SA
General enquiries telephone: 01736 809000
General enquiries email: penwithenquiries@truro-penwith.ac.uk