Discover Mevagissey at the double harbour

Mevagissey is defined by a distinctive double harbour, which offers many fishing boats a sheltered haven as they land their daily catch. If you are looking for hotels in Mevagissey, the harbour, coastal paths and historic exhibition venues can each provide different reasons to choose this destination. Activities at the quay, walks, and visits to the museum and aquarium are among the things to do here. This lets you plan around the focus of your stay without treating all the attractions as the same kind of outing.

Harbour and walks

Visitors can go crabbing at the quay. Much of the working harbour is accessible to visitors, including the harbour walls and outer pier. The harbour walk starts at the harbour lighthouse, goes around the harbour entrance and returns to the quay. It is almost a mile long.

Planning coastal walks

The King Charles III England Coast Path passes through Mevagissey and is open year-round, although its route may change seasonally. Before planning, check the route that applies during your travel dates. The official South West Coast Path from Mevagissey to Par is 10.7 miles (17.2 km) long. The distances distinguish the almost one-mile harbour walk from the longer route to Par, giving you a specific point of reference for your plans.

History and exhibitions

The Church of St Peter is a Grade II* listed building. Mevagissey Feast Week takes place every year in late June. If you would like to include the week in your travel plans, check the specific event dates in advance.

Mevagissey Museum is housed in a building dating from 1745 that was part of a boatbuilding yard; the aquarium is in a former R.N.L.I. lifeboat house, completed in 1897. Their building histories highlight different aspects of the town’s maritime heritage: one was a boatyard, the other a lifeboat house. The two dates refer to the buildings.

The museum houses exhibitions on three floors. These include a children’s trail and changing themed exhibitions. The ground floor is suitable for wheelchair users. The museum therefore offers a range of exhibition themes and specific information about access to this floor.

On guided tours at Mevagissey Aquarium, visitors see a variety of local species and learn about the diversity of native marine life. Admission is free, and donations are welcome. Check the latest admission information before your visit.

Planning your journey and stay

The nearest railway station to Mevagissey is St Austell, with local bus and taxi connections from there. Check connections before travelling. If you are arriving by car, Willow Car & Coach Park is the recommended car park for Mevagissey because of the narrow roads. From there, continue on foot into the village. As local parking rules can change, check them before you arrive.

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