How To Get Here

An island adrift from West Cornwall’s coastline

A cobbled causeway to St Michael’s Mount meets the pearly sands of Marazion, where there are two car parks within easy reach of the beach and slipway. 

On Foot
At low tide, follow the footsteps of pilgrims and giants as you cross the historic causeway to St Michael’s Mount. Starting from the beachfront Godolphin Arms Hotel in the village of Marazion, it takes just minutes to walk across the bay from the mainland to the island.  

By Boat
Hop aboard for a boat ride to the ancient harbour at St Michael’s Mount. At high tide during spring, summer and autumn, frequent motorboats putter back and forth between the Mount and three landing points along the shore at Marazion. One-way fares are £1.50 for adults / £1 for children, and the car park attendant will inform you which landing point to use according to the tide. 

Please note: occasionally boat operations are affected or cancelled due to adverse weather and sea conditions.  

By Car & Hire
Parking is easy – there are two seafront car parks (fee payable) in the village of Marazion. As you approach the town from the west (the sea will be on your right), the Folly Field car park and the Slipway car park are right next to the beach, facing St Michael’s Mount. Bicycle racks are provided in the Slipway car park.  

From North Cornwall & the A30  
Follow the A30 past Hayle and towards Penzance. About a mile after the village of Crowlas, take the 2nd exit at the roundabout, signposted to Marazion. At the junction with the main road turn left. This road takes you into Marazion. 

From Penzance
Follow the A30 east, and about 3 miles out of Penzance take the third exit at the roundabout, signposted Marazion. Follow this road and turn left at the junction with the main road. This road takes you into Marazion. 

From Helston & The Lizard
Take the A394 from Helston towards Penzance. After about 9 miles, go straight over the roundabout (ignore the left-hand exit signposted Marazion). Follow this road to a further roundabout and take the 1st exit, signposted Marazion. Continue along this road until the junction with the main road, where you turn left. This road takes you into Marazion.