Exploring St Michael's Mount in Cornwall
St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall is located in Marazion, just outside of Penzance. St Michael’s Mount is easily one of the most magical places to see in Cornwall. When the tide is low enough, the causeway becomes visible, meaning that islanders and visitors can walk over to the island rather than wait for a traditional way of transport.
There are several things to see and do on St Michael’s Mount. I wrote a blog post a few years ago about a trip I made with my friend from London which you can find here. This time around, Josh and I purchased tickets for the castle and the garden (£12-£15 or free to National Trust members.)
The island was pretty busy, however, they have limited numbers due to covid so the island wasn’t completely overwhelmed. The Castle has been home to the St Aubyn family since 1650, however the earliest buildings on the mount date back to the 1200s. St Michael's Mount may have been the site of a monastery from the 8th to the early 11th centuries and has links to Mont Saint Michel, the mount in France which shares similarities to St Michael’s. Of course, there are many myths and legends behind the history of the mount - including the story of the Giant Cormoron.
The island garden is particularly incredible. I often find that gardens in Cornwall always look so tropical due to the nature of the Gulf Stream (a warm current that reaches Cornwall.) I will let the photos do the talking but the view up to the castle is outstanding and a photographer’s dream - perhaps not on a super sunny day, however!
If you’re visiting the island then make sure to check the tide times beforehand. I would suggest allowing at least half a day, if not the whole day to explore the island. There is also a cafe and restaurant to purchase food if you get hungry!
