Heligan Night Garden 2026: Dates, Tips and Where to Eat Nearby
The Heligan Night Garden lantern trail is back from 13 November. Here are the 2026 dates, what to know before you go, and how to turn it into an evening with dinner on the beach at Portmellon.
Bonfire Night in Cornwall 2026: Fireworks Near St Austell and Mevagissey
Bonfire Night 2026 is Thursday 5 November. Here are the fireworks displays we could confirm within reach of St Austell and Mevagissey, and where to warm up afterwards.
Halloween Events in Cornwall 2026: What's On Near St Austell and Mevagissey
What's on for Halloween 2026 around St Austell and Mevagissey, from our free Dead Western party on the beach at Portmellon to Heligan's folk horror nights and the fireworks at Par.
Dog-Friendly Pubs near Mevagissey: An Honest Local Guide
Where you can take the dog inside for a pint in and around Mevagissey, from the harbour pubs to the beach pub at Portmellon, plus the summer dog rules on the beaches.
Pubs with Rooms near Mevagissey: An Honest Local Guide
Want to stay above a pub near Mevagissey? Here's an honest guide to the inns with rooms in town, at Portmellon a mile down the road, and a short drive away at Polgooth and Charlestown.
Which Pubs Near Mevagissey Have Live Music? Sundays on the Beach at Portmellon
Live music near Mevagissey: bands most Sunday afternoons from 3pm, a month-end night, and three Xmas Party Nights at The Rising Sun, the free house on the beach at Portmellon.
Where to Stay in South Cornwall in Winter: Rooms on the Beach Near Mevagissey
Sea-view rooms above a beach pub at Portmellon, a mile from Mevagissey, from £110 a night room only. What staying with us in winter is like, and what is open nearby.
Where to Eat with a Sea View near Mevagissey
Harbour, beach or open sea: where to eat and drink with a view in and around Mevagissey, from the quayside cafés to the beach pub at Portmellon a mile down the road.
Pubs in Mevagissey: An Honest Local Guide (From the Pub Down the Road)
An honest guide to the pubs in and around Mevagissey, from the harbour locals on Fore Street to the beach pub at Portmellon a mile down the road: what each is like and who it suits.
Is Cornwall Worth Visiting Off-Season? An Honest Answer From a Pub on the Beach
Yes, with the right expectations. What's open, what isn't, what the weather does, and why October to March is the best time to have a Cornish beach to yourself.
Best Fish and Chips Near Mevagissey
Two genuinely excellent chip shops near Mevagissey, and how to choose between them.
How Far Is Mevagissey From the Eden Project?
About 10 miles and a 20-25 minute drive — here's how to get there by car or bus.
Is Mevagissey Worth Visiting? An Honest Local's Answer
An honest, local answer — what makes Mevagissey worth the visit, and who it actually suits best.
Walks & Beaches From Our Door — The Full Guide
Coastal walks in both directions from Portmellon, with full distances and times to Mevagissey, Gorran Haven, and Charlestown.
What to Do in Mevagissey If It Rains
A rainy day in Mevagissey doesn't have to be a wasted one — here's where to go.
Parking in Mevagissey: Where to Park (and Where Not To)
Where to park in Mevagissey — and the one car park to head for if you want to guarantee a space.