Zennor and the Mermaid Church is a historic village church in Zennor, Cornwall. A tiny granite village between St Ives and Land’s End, famous for the legend of the Mermaid of Zennor.
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About Zennor and the Mermaid Church
St Senara’s Church in Zennor has stood for centuries in this windswept village. Inside is the famous Mermaid Chair, a carved bench end showing a mermaid, linked to the legend of a mermaid who lured a local singer into the sea.
The village has been home to artists and writers, including D. H. Lawrence, and is surrounded by wild moorland and coast path walks.
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Parking in the village is limited. Zennor is on the coast road between St Ives and St Just.
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Zennor and the Mermaid Church: FAQs
Where is Zennor and the Mermaid Church?
Zennor and the Mermaid Church is in Zennor, Cornwall, in the St Ives area. Nearby you’ll also find The Tinners Arms and St Ives.
What is there to see and do at Zennor and the Mermaid Church?
Highlights include the Mermaid Chair carving; the legend of the Mermaid of Zennor; the Tinners Arms next door; coast path and moorland walks.
How do I check opening times and prices for Zennor and the Mermaid Church?
Zennor and the Mermaid Church is a public place you can visit freely, but conditions such as tides, weather and parking vary, so check locally before you travel.
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