Mevagissey, Cornwall
working fishing village close by the Eden Project
and the Lost Gardens of Heligan
Accommodation - Eating out - Attractions - Shops - Street Map - Pictures at bottom of this page
Description
MEVAGISSEY is one of the most charming fishing ports of the South Cornish
Coast, its white and colour-washed dwellings perched on the slopes of the
hills encircling the two harbours. Many of the old fish cellars in the
picturesque village have been converted to modern use but their old strong
walls and the unspoilt appearance of the narrow streets retain the character
of old Mevagissey which is so enchanting to the holiday visitor. Fishing
still remains one of the chief occupations of local people and visitors
interested in fishing will be glad to know that many of the hundreds of boats
bobbing in the harbour are available for deep sea angling and shark fishing.
mackerel fishing trips around the bay are popular. Much of the coastline
adjacent to Mevagissey is cared for by the National Trust and is easily
accessible. Visit the ruins of Portgiskey, cottages, cellars, gardens and
boatyards, abandoned in the late nineteenth century. The Lost Gardens of
Heligan are just outside of the village and the Eden Project is about 7 miles
away.
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Mevagissey, comes from "Meva and Issey". The town of St. Meva and St. Issey were first recorded as a hamlet in 1313, however there were settlements in the locality long before that date as is shown by the uncovering of two Bronze Age Burial Urns at Portmellon.
Interesting facts
George Bernard Shaw wrote his play, 'The Doctor's Dilemma' while staying
in Mevagissey in 1906. The play was made into a film, directed by Anthony
Asquith in 1958. Various films have been made in
Mevagissey, including Johnny Frenchman and Dracula.
2 books from Susan Coopers 'The Dark is Rising' series are based in
the village of Trewissick (Mevagissey) 'Over Sea Under Stone' and 'Greenwitch'. Susan used to holiday in Mevagissey
when she was a child, which is why she based Trewissick on Mevagissey. Stay
at Mevagissey House, the vicarage from
'Over Sea Under Stone'.
Click on the links below to read the books
and order from www.amazon.co.uk
search for Susan Cooper
The Harbour
Mevagissey is a working harbour, but welcomes visiting boats and can offer
diesel fuel, fresh water and moorings at the following rates.
Casual charge, eg 2 hours for lunch - £1
Overnight charge, boats up to:
20 feet - £4.00
21' to 30' - £6.00
31' to 40' - £7.00
over 40' - £9.00
There are about 10 visitor berths available.
Mevagissey - Fowey Ferry
During the summer, a regular ferry runs between Fowey and Mevagissey. Take
in the sea air, the fantastic views and you don't have to worry about the
car either.
Parking
Mevagissey has 5 car parks, all a level walk of just a few minutes to the
harbour. The first, the Willows, is on your left as you drive into the village,
holds 300 cars and also takes coaches. Next, Sunny Corner holds 50 cars.
The other 2 are pay and display with finally parking available on the harbour.
Places of Interest
The Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Mevagissey Museum, World of Model
Railways, Mevagissey Harbour Aquarium, The Old Pilchard Cellars, The 15th
Century Church at Gorran, Polmassick Vineyard, Caerhays Castle, Dodman Point.
Travel
Facilities
By Rail (enquiries 0845 484950) - there are full Inter City services to St.
Austell, 5 miles north of Mevagissey.By Road - the motorway system feeding
into the M5 brings traffic swiftly to Exeter, where a choice of routes presents
itself - A38 or A30.By Coach - country-wide via Plymouth. Regular National
Express services (08705 808080) to St. Austell. By Air - to Newquay on Air South
West services from London Gatwick. Tel: 0870 241 6830 for details.
By Ferry - for those coming from the Continent, there is a choice of ferry-link
from Roscoff in France or Santander in Spain - both to nearby Plymouth. Buses
run from St. Austell to Mevagissey every half hour mon - sat and every hour
sundays and Bank Holidays. The Bus station adjoins the Train station. Taxis
are also available from the station 24 hrs.
Banks
Mevagissey has one bank, Lloyds, open Mon, Wed and Fri mornings, 9.30 to
12.30.
Cash machine in the MiniMarket, cash available from the Post Office and Mevagissey
News.
Mail order Pasties ! Traditional hand
made Cornish Pasties
Our critically acclaimed Cornish Pasties are available to you in the comfort
of your own home or to send as a gift through our mail order service. Please
call our mail order hotline on 01326 312551 (24 hours) to place your order.
Pasty Presto Mail Order, Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3HZ -
please mention Mevagissey Telecottage
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