Mousehole

Mousehole

Mousehole

Mousehole is often called one of Cornwall’s prettiest fishing villages, with narrow streets and a small stone harbour just south of Penzance. The coast path runs to Lamorna one way and to Newlyn and Penzance the other, and the village has a strong sense of community and a famous Christmas lights display.

I have filmed Mousehole in summer and winter, including the seals, a crystal clear rock pool with fish, the village from above on a summer day, a winter walk around a deserted Mousehole and the Christmas lights.

When you are ready to plan a visit, my other website, Best In Cornwall, has guides covering parking, beaches, walks, where to eat and where to stay. Here are the ones for Mousehole, covering parking, things to do, beaches and wildlife, walks, eating, staying, Christmas and winter, history and planning your trip.

Mousehole videos

Plan your visit to Mousehole

My videos show you what Mousehole looks like. These Best In Cornwall guides cover the practical side.

Parking and getting there

Where to park and how to reach the village.

Best places to park in Mousehole
How to get to Mousehole

Things to do

What to see in the village, plus art, culture and day trips.

Best things to do in Mousehole
Art, culture and the Mousehole Cat
Day trips from Mousehole

Beaches and wildlife

The village beach, plus seals, rock pools and nature nearby.

Mousehole Beach
Beaches, wildlife and nature

Walks

A coast path route that runs through the village.

Lamorna to Marazion via Mousehole

Where to eat

A guide to the best places to eat in Mousehole.

Best places to eat in Mousehole

Where to stay

Places to stay in and around the village.

Best places to stay in Mousehole

Christmas and winter

The harbour lights and a quiet winter walk.

Christmas in Mousehole
A winter walk around Mousehole

History and facts

The village’s story, the Penlee lifeboat disaster and surprising facts.

The history of Mousehole
The Penlee lifeboat disaster
10 facts about Mousehole

Planning your trip

The full Q&A guide, a guide for solo travellers and how to say the name.

Ultimate Mousehole guide
Mousehole for the solo seeker
How to pronounce Mousehole

Find a place to stay in Mousehole

Real-time availability for hotels and coastal retreats around Mousehole.

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