Drolla story telling bench and Celebrating People and Place photography exhibition
Drolla the story telling bench continues its journey across the protected landscapes. Now stopping at Penrose, alongside a photography exhibition displaying the winning photos from Cornwall National Landscape’s 2024 photography competition.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
At Penrose between 11 June – 31 August.
Commissioned and co-designed by Cornwall National Landscape team and crafted by renowned Cornish metal sculptors Thrussells, Drolla, which takes its name from the Cornish word for “folk tale” seamlessly blends intricate artistry with functional design.
Accompanying Drolla at Penrose will be a photography exhibition displaying some fantastic shots of the winning photos from Cornwall National Landscape’s photography competition run during 2024 with the overarching theme of ‘Celebrating People and Place’ with participants asked to capture what makes Cornwall National Landscape special to them, from flora and fauna, to bees, birds and diverse landscapes.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Welcome
- Meeting point
The Stables Cafe, Penrose.
- Accessibility
National Trust car parks at Penrose Hill, Degibna, Chyvarloe, Highburrow and Parc-an-als. Free Farirground car park in Helston. Dogs welcome at Penrose. Naturally uneven woodland and coastal paths. For full access details please visit: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/penrose-national-trust/access-guides/penrose-estate
- Other
Come and visit Drolla and the Celebrating People and Place exhibition at Penrose between 11 June – 31 August. The bench will have an interactive QR code that enables visitors to explore and gain awareness of all 12 sections of Cornwall National Landscape. Whilst relaxing on Drolla, why not entertain yourself with our interactive booklet exploring Cornish heritage with quizzes, colouring, myths, legends plus so much more! These activity resources were commissioned by Cornwall National Landscape’s Monumental Improvement project, funded primarily thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with the artwork being produced by Alexandra Fowler of Cornish Books.
Upcoming events
Penrose family walks
Join us for a family friendly walk at Penrose. You will be guided by our volunteer walk leaders. This walk is open to everyone, including families with children.
Penrose social walks (Degibna)
Join us for a social walk at Penrose, guided by a volunteer walk leader.
Penrose social walks (Fairground car park)
Join us for social walk at Penrose, guided by a volunteer walk leader.