Quaint UK town with picturesque view that tourists claim is 'even better in the winter'

A stunning seaside town with picturesque views over one of Cornwall's most recognisable landmarks is "even better in the winter", according to tourists. Marzion has a population of just 1,500 people, but it's better known as one of the must-see sites on a trip to the Cornish coast, thanks to its proximity to St Michael's Mount.

The town welcomes over 400,000 British and international tourists each year, with holidaymakers eager to catch a glimpse of the famous pilgrimage site. As well as the famous St Michael's Mount, Marazion is a market town with art galleries, cafes, seaside stores and a sandy beach. Although Marazion is an ideal destination for a summer day, visitors claim that heading to the town over the winter may be the best bet.

TripAdvisor user @SeagreenTangerine said: "If you love walking, love photography, come down at low tide and enjoy vast swathes of sandy trecking. If you walk on the top, the Promenade, it takes you right into Penzance. You can catch a bus home! Lovely vistas. Parking is free in winter! So it's an even better time to visit."

@lwhiting2017 posted: "One of my fav places in the world - and even better out of season. The large sandy beach is safe for swimming, the rocky beach is dog-friendly and a great spot for rock pooling."

@Bobalobajob added: "There are beaches and then there are beaches....Marazion is just beautiful....the scene is set with the majesty of St Michael's Mount adding structure and historical mystery to the landscape.

"Get up early and go for the winter sunrise, it is truly magical, the sun emerges from your left as you look towards the mount and gently colours the side of the mount, slowly glances off the incoming (or outgoing) tide, it truly is a beautiful backdrop."

Access to St Michael's Mount is free for everyone between 14 September and 30 April, meaning visitors can access the harbour, village, shops and cafe for no charge.

Most visitors will need a ticket to access during the summer, with non-National Trust members set to pay. However, a Local Pass is available for permanent residents of West Penwith.