AN area of Cornwall looks like something from Greece thanks to a beautiful Roman attraction.
The coastal village of Porthcurno in Penzance, Cornwall is home to , an open-air performance space overlooking the ocean.
It was created by architect Rowena Cade and her gardener, Billy Rawlings, in 1931.
Rowena Cade bought the land for £100 after moving to Cornwall after World War I.
She then became involved with the local company and offered an incredible cliff garden location as their stage.
The Minack Theatre was built by hand using basic tools and cement.
And the very first production, which was The Tempest, took place in 1932.
In 1976, Rowena Cade gave the theatre to a charitable trust.
It's still open all year round, but with reduced hours, and performances run from Easter until the end of September.
The venue supports new and upcoming theatre groups hosting plays, , , music and children's events.
It's even hosted performances with and having taken to the Minack stage.
The beautiful theatre sits on the edge of a clifftop and has captured the attention of visitors all over the world – with some likening it to another country.
One visitor wrote on : “The views are absolutely stunning and you could be mistaken for thinking you're in !”
Another said: “This place is truly magical and has to be one of the most spectacular theatres in the world.”
Another added: “Am I inGreece? This amphi theatre in a cliff is marvelous and stunning. Entrance fee is cheap for the experience. I could pay more.
“The best part is that I can descend from the theatre to the Porthcurno Beach.”
For anyone wanting to take a walk around, it's recommended to book as it can get very busy during peak times of the year.
Advance tickets are £10 with on the door tickets costing £12.
Your ticket includes free readmission to the theatre for 12 months from the date of first entry.
With it being a working theatre, there are 200 shows a year, mostly in summer.
Another reason to visit Porthcurno is that the beach is the second warmest in the UK outside the summer months.
The Porthcurno Beach boasts an average temperature of 13.1C in , which is still warm enough to enjoy, but worth taking an extra layer just to be on the safe side.
The research also found that Kynance Cove, also in Cornwall, ranked as the third warmest beach during the autumn months, with average temperatures of 13C.
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