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The Minack Theatre

A world-famous open-air theatre carved into the granite cliffs above the turquoise sea.

Porthcurno, Cornwall

Cornwall Family Life POV

Our Honest Family Perspective on The Minack Theatre

As a Cornish family who have visited The Minack Theatre ourselves, we share our honest, first-hand experience to help you plan the perfect family day out. We only recommend places we have genuinely enjoyed as a family.

Overview

The Minack Theatre is one of the most spectacular and unique theatres in the world - an open-air amphitheatre carved into the granite cliffs above the turquoise waters of Porthcurno Bay. Created by Rowena Cade in the 1930s, it hosts a full summer season of theatre and opera.

Highlights

  • World-famous open-air cliff theatre
  • Full summer season of performances
  • Breathtaking Atlantic views
  • Exhibition centre
  • Cafe and gift shop
  • Accessible from Porthcurno beach

Visitor Information

Phone

01736 810181

Address

The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JU

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