Visitors to Mousehole are advised to park on the outskirts of the village and to walk in. What attractions are near Mousehole Harbour? 2014 was the festival's tenth biennial festival, taking place on the 11th, 12th & 13th July. Take part in the reading and writing discussions and activities and enjoy the many performances. It is more of a working town. Fishing was always important to Mousehole. You’ll also find parking at the Newlyn end of the Promenade close to the skatepark. Read more on our blog about Mousehole lights. This is the beauty of joining a walking tour - you get to explore somewhere new, admire the scenery and learn some fascinating facts along the way - all this from a Mousehole girl who is always excited about this truly special village - private guided walks are available and bookable at a mutually agreeable time. For those who are not so content with staying in their holiday homes, the walks around Mousehole are a joy all year round. Built to a high standard it benefits from wonderful sea views, private parking which is rare in Mousehole and a lovely private garden. Be very careful if you use the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? The West Cornwall Spring Show has been running for over 90 years and is a showcase for horticultural excellence within the area of Penwith. The town was also frequently clogged up with cars . The other problem is that the tickets are not sticky, so you have to place them precariously on your windscreen and hope they don't slip! Today Mousehole is beautiful and welcoming holiday destination This popular holiday destination has seen more than its fair share of hardtimes tragedy over the years. View all of our Mousehole Cottages >. Popular with visitors and locals alike, this exciting festival celebrates everything literary, including spoken, written, recited and sung word. Today, a festival takes place each year to celebrate Tom Bawcock's bravery. Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations. Hi, looking to book a cottage in Mousehole in September. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Le Sigh. The property is 3.6 miles from Penzance. And it also has a lovely pub (do have the fish and chips) and a selection of lovely other places to dine. Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.com. Holiday cottages overlooking the harbour always enjoy an extra special Cornish Christmas. I rang the Harbour Master as they own the two (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 5th - 24th December 2020 (selected dates). Watch our Mousehole webcam>. Fishing was always important to Mousehole. Mousehole is best when entered on foot, or bus, or bike. Read our blog post from the event here: The Quay was built in 1392, holding the harbour like a pair of protective arms. You can park close to your cottage to drop off on arrival & then move to one of the official (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? These days there are fewer boats fishing from the village but there is an active fishing fleet operating out of nearby Newlyn, a town worth a visit on its own account. It was sacked by the Spaniards in July 1595 when the entire village, apart from one house, was burnt to the ground. The one who returns the ball to the Guildhall steps by midday receives a silver coin. There is a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Sit on the harbour and admire views of St Michael’s Mount or take a short drive to nearby Marazion to walk along the golden sands.View all of our Mousehole Cottages >, Wish you were already here? 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