Rowena Cade Exhibition

Rowena Cade built Minack Theatre single-handedly, and this exhibition tells you why she was absolutely mad - in the best way possible. Tucked near Penzance, the museum walks you through her life from privileged childhood to the moment she decided to carve an open-air amphitheatre into a Cornish clifftop with her own hands. You'll see photographs, personal objects, sketches of her mad plans. It's not massive - you'll spend 45 minutes here, tops - but it's genuinely moving if you care about people who didn't take no for an answer.

The exhibition works best for theatre types, history buffs, and anyone planning to see a show at Minack itself. Families with restless kids might find it a bit text-heavy, though the visual story carries well enough. Real highlight is understanding how she convinced the council to let her do this in the 1930s, when most people thought she was barking.

If you're staying at Lands End Camping & Glamping nearby, it's a natural pairing with an actual performance at the theatre - the exhibition gives you proper context for what you're about to watch. The whole experience - exhibition plus show - makes for a cracking afternoon. Entry fees and opening hours aren't always advertised clearly, so ring ahead or check when you're booking your ticket for the theatre itself. They're usually connected.