Things to see and do

Land’s End, the most westerly tip of the southern British mainland, is sited around 9 miles from Mousehole. Another attraction nearby is the Minack Theatre, an open air theatre, set into the cliffs, only 4 miles from Land’s End!

Flambards, Established over 30 years ago as the Cornwall Aircraft Park, the Flambards Experience is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cornwall. Not only does the Theme Park host the best thrill rides in Cornwall, but also the Flambards Victorian Village, Britain in the Blitz and Memory Lane exhibitions as indoor visitor attractions.

The Eden Project, an environmental complex containing plants from the rainforests and the warm temperate regions of the world.

Not only having beaches in Mousehole itself, the coastline has many more charming beaches, such as Sennen Cove, Marazion, St. Ives and Porthcurno to name a few.

For more information, See tourist leaflets or the official Tourist Board website here.

Links

Mousehole Christmas Lights
The Eden Project
The Minack Theatre
The Tate Gallery, St. Ives
St. Michaels Mount
Flambards Theme Park

Location

Mousehole was described as "the prettiest village in England" by Dylan Thomas as he spent his honeymoon here, Nestling on the east coast of Cornwall. With the sea on one side, and the magnificent countryside on the other. A charming village, its narrow cobbled streets, blind alleys and granite cottages give it an unforgettable character. Inside the harbour, two sandy beaches provide a safe and peaceful place to enjoy.

Mousehole is actually spoken as "mowzul".

For those craving more adventure, there is a charming coastline containing pebbled beaches and rock pools full of wildlife. Please see below the map detailing the location.

Mousehole has a variety of amenities in the local village including a newsagents, grocers and post office. It also boasts a superb selection of craft and gift shops and also a small art gallery. There is also a selection of tearooms, restaurants and a two pubs, not forgetting the fish and chip shop too!.The village also contains a chapel and the famous wild bird hospital & sanctuary. For public transport in and out of Mousehole. A regular bus service runs back and forth to Penzance providing access to the rail and coach links.

Traditionally every Christmas, the harbour is beautifully decorated with an dazzling display of lights. The illuminations reach all around the harbour, the nearby pubs, shop and houses up to the road on the South. They are switched on at 5.00pm and turned off at 11.00pm, The display starts on the 16th December and carries on into the end of the first week in January.

Outside of Penzance day trips are available to the Scilly Isles (via Sea or Air) or further parts of Cornwall are easily accessible from Penzance via the A30 motorway.