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We caught the Night Riviera Sleeper train from London to Penzance, Cornwall, where we visited Penzance, Land's End, St Michael's Mount and St Ives including the famous Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
On our return to London we enjoyed a short stay in Brighton and saw the splendid Royal Pavilion.
We also dined at some fabulous restaurants.
Penzance
Penzance is a seaside town on the west coast of Cornwall with a strong maritime history and some of interesting architecture. The views over Mounts Bay are equally stunning both day and night.
The Egyptian House built in the Egyptian Revival architectural style dates from 1835.
Land's End
Land's End is England's most westerly point.
Cornish model village
Penwith House built in 1860 as a temperance hotel.
Land's End signpost. The iconic landmark shows it is 3147 miles to New York and 874 miles to John O'Groats in Scotland, which is the furthest point from Land's End on mainland Britain.
The First and Last Inn. Built in the 17th century it is the first or last house depending whether you are entering or leaving England.
Beautiful scenery, dramatic cliffs, coastal paths and amazing views
St Michael's Mount
The island is linked to Marazion by a causeway and was a site of medieval pilgrimage.
The church and priory buildings date from 1135 when the island was owned by the Benedictine abbey of Mont St Michel in Normandy.
When the tidal causeway is submerged boats cross to the mainland.
The view from Marazion.
St Ives
Fishing port and holiday resort famous for its artists' colony including the Barbara Hepworth museum and sculpture garden.
The garden and studio, where the 20th century artist and sculptor, Barbara Hepworth lived and worked.
Brighton
We enjoyed exploring this fun seaside town with its fine Regency architecture and lively and creative vibe.
The upside down house on the promenade. Experience strange sensations when visiting this quirky attraction where the floors of the house are sloping and everything is upside down.
Royal Pavilion
The Prince Regent, later George IV had the magnificent Royal Pavilion ornately designed and decorated in a mixture of classical, Chinese and Indian styles.
Beneath an immense cut-glass chandelier, a table is set for a lavish feast fit for a prince. The Banqueting Room sums up the splendour of the Royal Pavilion.
Recommended restaurants
We dined in some fabulous restaurants and sampled the local Cornish pasties, cheeses, wine and cider.
Penzance
Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn Harbour
Fine dining in an 18th century inn. The menu centres around fresh fish, shellfish and local Cornish produce.
Bakehouse Restaurant
The restaurant offers good seasonal dishes and uses local Cornish suppliers including wine from Polgoon, Penzance's vineyard.
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