What to do
in and around Mevagissey
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Mevagissey has a wide range of places to eat out,
catering for both lunchtime and evening menus.
Restaurants.
Mevagissey has a choice of Restaurants offering a range of cuisines, including
French, Portuguese and those specializing in fish dishes.
Takeaway food.
There are two fish and chip shops within Mevagissey and a Chinese Takeaway.
There are also other outlets supplying sandwiches and pasties.
Public houses.
Mevagissey has
‘Tavern style’ and ‘Pub’ style public houses offering sit down dining and/or
bar snacks.
Tearooms and cafes.
Mevagissey
boasts a traditional Tearoom serving ‘Cornish Cream Teas’ and light meals
during the daytime, highly recommended and in our opinion serves the best cream
tea in Mevagissey. There are also cafes offering snacks and specialty coffee.
SHOPPING FOR FOOD OR FOR PLEASURE
Whether you wish to shop for you groceries or to while
away the hours browsing, Mevagissey and the surrounding towns will cater for
all your shopping needs.
Stocking up the larder.
Should you
wish to purchase your groceries from a large supermarket, the nearest can be
found in St. Austell town. However most necessities can be found within
Mevagissey.
Art galleries, curios and
souvenirs.
Mevagissey has a range of interesting small shops and galleries
to browse for souvenirs. Fowey, a short distance along the coast and reachable
by car or ferry, also has many small shops and galleries to browse.
Surf wear and surfing.
The main surfing beaches can be found on the North coast of Cornwall. Many of
the larger beaches have surf equipment hire facilities and some also have surf
shops selling surf wear and equipment. Newquay is the main area for surf shops
and surf hire equipment. However, most towns have retail outlets offering surf
branded clothing.
Interesting shopping
opportunities.
In
addition to browsing the local towns, where a mixture of high street chain
stores and small shops can be found why not take a visit to Par Market. Par
Market, a short distance from St. Austell is currently open on weekends and
Wednesdays and is a large indoor market where many bargains can be found. Trago
Mills at Liskeard is another well-known shopping destination for locals and
tourists alike. This huge shop sells almost everything!
Cornwall has many beautiful coves and beaches. Guides to
beaches can be found at tourist information centers and in local shops.
The North Coast.
The north coast of Cornwall is where the main surfing beaches are found.
Newquay is considered to be the surf capital and has a choice of beaches with
lifeguard patrol, surf hire and beach facilities. Many surf competitions are
held in Newquay and there are often other events held in the summer season.
However, during peak season Newquay can become crowded and parking may be a
problem. Just north of Newquay is Watergate bay, where the extreme sports
academy can be found. Watergate bay has a good facilities and a choice of
beach, extreme sport and water based activities.
The South Coast.
The south coast also has many good beaches, the larger ones having lifeguard
patrol. Surf is not as reliable on the south coast but a range of other beach
and water activities can be found. The nearest lifeguard-patrolled beaches are
at Pentewan (approx
In addition to the beaches and surfing (see above) there
are lots of activities on offer in the local area.
Walking.
One of
the best ways to appreciate Cornwall’s magnificent coastline is to walk the coastal
paths. However, the coastline can be rugged and dangerous in parts so it is
highly recommended that you purchase one of the many publications available to
choose a safe walk suitable for your capabilities. Guides and maps can be
purchased from local shops and tourist information centres. An alternative to
coastal walking is the Camel trail, which can be accessed at Bodmin covering
mostly flat terrain and is popular with both walkers and cyclists.
Cycling.
Bicycles can
be rented at many places in Cornwall, the nearest being at Pentewan. There are cycle trails within the Pentewan
area and the Camel trail is also very popular (see walking).
Fishing.
Sea and fly-fishing are available locally. Sea fishing trips can be booked from
Mevagissey harbour and also from Fowey. Fly-fishing can be found at Innis Inn,
Penwithick just outside St. Austell. Equipment can be hired for both.
Riding.
There are
a choice of riding schools locally, which offer qualified instruction and countryside
hacking all year round.
Canoeing.
There are a number of canoe hire shops locally, the nearest being at Pentewan.
Guided tours for sea and river Kayaking can be booked From Fowey.
Cornwall has many attractions to visit. A selection of
those local to Mevagissey is below.
The Eden Project.
The Eden
Project is Cornwall’s biggest Tourist Attraction. It is situated at Boldelva,
St. Austell approximately
Museums and Aquarium.
Mevagissey has a small aquarium on the quay. Mevagissey museum is on the East
Quay and there is a model railway museum
in Meadow Street. In addition there is the Wheal Martyn china clay museum at
Carthew, St. Austell. The new National Maritime Museum is in Falmouth approx
Gardens and Stately Homes.
There are many beautiful gardens open to the public. The nearest is the Lost
Garden of Heligan at Pentewan (approx
If you don’t have a car, most of the above places can be
reached by Public Transport.
Buses.
Regular
buses run from Mevagissey to St. Austell. Once in St. Austell most major towns
can be reached by bus. The bus Station is located in St. Austell next to the
Train station. Eden project buses run regularly throughout the day direct from
the bus station.
Trains.
The train station is situated in St. Austell next to the shopping area. It can
be accessed via High Cross Street or via Trevarthian road over the railway
bridge. Tickets can be bought from the main building.
Coaches.
Coaches also run
from St. Austell bus/train station. There is a small ticket office within the
area, which sells tickets for all major destinations.
Last revised: October
2008.