The Story of the Minack

This is a small group guided tour. If you wish to book a general visit only, please visit our Theatre and Garden Visit page.

Join our Associate Director, John Brolly for an hour-long guided tour that reveals how Rowena Cade carved her dream into the very rock beneath your feet — building a cliff‑top theatre against all odds and creating one of the most iconic performance spaces in the world.

Learn how actors and artists have braved all weathers to make us laugh, cry and gasp through over 90 years of drama among the gorse and heather.

Hear how the Minack has developed over the years to become a modern theatre, garden and attraction at the heart of the arts community of West Cornwall.

Come and hear our story, ask questions and be a part of our incredible journey.

If you have limited mobility or prefer not to climb steps, you can listen to the tour on a headset. If you have concerns about access or mobility, please contact our box office to check that this tour is suitable for your situation.