A prompt start for a lengthy trip out West to Marazion, down towards the farthest corner of the United Kingdom.
After parking in the long stay car park and successfully talked my way past the National Trust St Michael’s Mount ticket collectors having not yet received my National Trust membership card, we joined the line of people walking across the causeway to the busy attraction.
The site is thought to have been a monastery between the 8th and 11th centuries, with some evidence of an earthquake destroying the original church in 1275.
There is a steep climb up steps to the current structure which resulted in some huffing and puffing from all quarters.
Thankfully non-flash photography was permitted indoors. Being a popular attraction though, it was in my opinion somewhat overcrowded, with no clear historical story presented as you walked around.
Still there were some super stained glass windows, as well as plenty of artifacts on display.
The gardens were closed on the day (they are open during the summer period only), but could be seen from above - they looks like a steep experience had they been accessible!
A church/chapel is present on the upper level, with yet more stain-glass windows.
Having climbed back down the path from the castle, we were pleased to see that the sea had not yet returned, so we enjoyed a great cappuccino before walking back across the causeway and sand back to the car park.
