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Things to do in Cornwall: The Minack Theatre

For a unique experience like no other head over to The Minack Theatre a spectacular open-air theatre perched on the cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a tour around the grounds or grab tickets for a show you won’t forget.

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Porthcurno
Penzance
TR19 6JU

01736 810181

info@minack.com

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How to get to The Minack Theatre

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Porthcurno
Penzance
TR19 6JU

By Car:
Sat Nav - TR19 6JU.
Coming from Penzance, Sat Navs will direct you via the B3283 through the village of St.Buryan. This road has narrow sections that frequently get blocked in summer, leading to long delays.
We advise you instead to keep on the A30 through Sennen, then straight onto Trevescan (do not follow satnav) where you should follow the brown tourist signs for The Minack Theatre and Porthcurno.

How long should you spend at The Minack Theatre?

3+ hours (depending on tour/show duration)

Facilities at The Minack Theatre

Food and Drink:
Light refreshments are available throughout the day either from the cafe or the Terrace shop inside the theatre, including hot and cold drinks, ice creams, homemade cakes, cream teas, pasties and light snacks.

The Terrace takeaway is open throughout matinee performances and up to the start of evening shows.

Accessibility:
Ramped access to all the visitor facilities on the site, however the main auditorium and stage are only accessible via long flights of steps.

Car park has accessible parking bays adjacent to the theatre entrance and there is a ramp for wheelchair access to the visitor centre.

Within the site there is ramped access to the exhibition centre and café, and there is an accessible toilet.

A hearing loop is available in the Lower Terraces and on our Accessible Balcony.

Parking at The Minack Theatre

Parking is free for the duration of your visit, to those visiting the theatre or coming to a performance.

Tips when visiting The Minack Theatre

The Minack is built on a cliff side. The site includes lots of steep steps. There is access for wheelchairs and disabled visitors to the top levels of the site, including the café, shop, toilets exhibition and a balcony with great views over the theatre and the bay. Due to the terrain, there is no disabled access to the stage or the lower levels of the auditorium. See our Accessibility page for more information.

Parts of the theatre are steep, and the terraces are grass covered, so we advise visitors to wear sensible footwear. Afternoon performances can be very hot, we suggest you wear a hat for comfort.

It can get cold quickly in the evening, bring warm clothing even if the day has been hot.

Hot and cold drinks and light refreshments are on sale in the theatre, but you are welcome to bring your own picnic if you are coming to a show.

Alcohol is not sold in the theatre.

Advance Booking for all visits and performances is essential. Our seating is on concrete or grass, you may wish to bring a cushion or rug to sit on. (Please note - cushions cannot be hired in the theatre at this time.)

Due to space limitations and public safety, wheeled buggies and other infant seating cannot be accommodated in the theatre.

In common with standard theatre practice, money can only be refunded if a performance is cancelled.

Performances are only cancelled in extreme conditions, we do play in the rain!

The use of umbrellas is not permitted during performances, in consideration of other audience members. If the weather looks dodgy for a performance, check our website, we'll keep you updated.

The Minack Theatre FAQ's

Are dogs welcome at The Minack Theatre?

Dogs on leads are welcome during visiting hours, but we regret that no dogs other than guide dogs will be admitted to performances.

Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors © CARTO

Details

Porthcurno
Penzance
TR19 6JU

01736 810181

info@minack.com

Website

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