Travel & Parking
IMPORTANT : Check traffic information before you travel
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Access to the Minack is via a steep narrow road. The lanes around Porthcurno can become very congested, especially during the holiday season.
The road to the Minack ends at St Levan Church, just beyond the theatre. There is no through road or alternative vehicle access, so you will need to return by the same route you arrived.
The Minack car park is for visitors to the theatre only.
For all other parking, please use Porthcurno Beach car park (TR19 6JF) or the small car park at St Levan Church (TR19 6JT).
How to get here
Our postcode is TR19 6JU. Coming from Penzance, satnav will direct you via the B3283 through the village of St.Buryan. This road has some very narrow sections and is frequently congested in summer.
Our Advice: Stay on the A30 through Sennen, then go straight on (ignoring satnav) to the junction with B3315. Turn left onto B3315 and follow signs for The Minack Theatre and Porthcurno.
Parking is free for the duration of your visit.
There is a metal bike rack in the Minack car park to which cycles can be chained. All bikes and e-bikes are left here at your own risk.
There is a local bus service linking Penzance and Land’s End which stops in Porthcurno. There is a short, uphill walk from the bus stop to the theatre. Designated bus routes are 1/1a and 1b.
Local taxi firms will bring you to The Minack and collect you after a performance:
Logan Rock Cars +44(0)1736 871786
St Just Cars +44(0)1736 786586
Penzance Taxis +44(0)1736 888888
Stones Taxis +44(0)1736 363400
Penzance Taxis and Stones Taxis have wheelchair accessible vehicles available.
Our nearest railway station is at Penzance. Trainline provides details of all train services.
Parking at the Minack
If you are visiting the theatre, but not coming to a show, you will be able to park up to 30mins before your visit slot time. If you arrive too early, you may not be able to park at the theatre.
Our car park space is limited. Please remove your car from the car park immediately after your visit to enable other visitors to park.
The car park will be available 90mins before the start time of the performance.
Accessible parking is available in the tarmac section of the car park, close to the theatre entrance. Speak to our car park staff on arrival and they will direct you to suitable parking.
Access to the Minack is via a narrow and steep approach, with a very tight bend. Camper vans and other large vehicles up to 7.4 meters long, can access the Minack car park. However, at busy times due to high levels of traffic, it maybe advisable to use the car park in Porthcurno valley. This would avoid the steep, narrow approach and tight bends.
There is no parking for coaches at the theatre or in Porthcurno. We are not able to accommodate large groups arriving by coach.
Overnight parking in the theatre car park is not permitted.
Carshare Cornwall
To make your visit to the Minack more sustainable, register with Carshare Cornwall.
Electric vehicle charging
We have 3 EV charging points located at the bottom of the grass car park, next to the ticket shack. To book and pay for a slot, visit the ticket shack. The cost is £3.50 per hour for a maximum of two hours.
You will need to provide your own charging cable and use of our EV chargers is at your own risk.
Hire a bike
Penzance Cycle Hire offers a choice of ordinary and e-bikes for touring. They provide a route map and directions to Porthcurno among their suggested tour routes.