The Mousehole Cat

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Around the parish, you can meander around gorgeous coastal paths through farmlands and villages, clifftops to find hidden beaches and adorable historic chapels! Most of the cute cottages and harbourside buildings are worth capturing in Mousehole. But, there is one in particular that is a photographer favourite; The Mousehole Shop. Most famously, the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas married his wife Caitlin Macnamara in the Penzance registry office.

In the medieval era, a small stone chapel was built in its place. It is said that once upon a time, a hermit used to live here. One of the sweeter things to do in Mousehole with a good cause is the Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital and Sanctuary. You may be familiar with the tale from the children’s storybook of The Mousehole Cat by Antonia BarberThe people who lived in the cottages around the harbour grew fond of the name and they call their village Mousehole to this day. After you’ve explored all that Mousehole has to offer. What next? Well, the west coast of Cornwall makes a fantastic road trip. The event is run solely by volunteers in the village and they often have new projects. The biggest was installing a crucifix on St Clements Island you can see overhead.

Navigating the maze of steep narrow roads can be stressful. But, it’s definitely worth the effort to visit this adorable place by the sea. If you go inside today, you can find a whole section of the bar called Dylan’s Corner. It was set up in his honour! 5. Visit The Mousehole Shop This magical show has an hour-long run time allowing families to soak up the atmosphere of Cornwall’s most famous Christmas light display and enjoy a live performance all in one evening. As a protected harbour, there is a huge history to uncover here as well as following in the footsteps of literary giants who adored it. Our magical puppet and live-action production is performed annually in the heart of Mousehole alongside the village’s famous Christmas light display.This landmark has been attracting tourists for nearly 400 years! Nowadays, it’s a whole complex that you can visit. History lovers, photographers, holidaymakers and those that simply love the beach. It has plenty to do if you know where to look! It’s thought to be one of the most beautiful in the world as it takes you over the gorgeous UK coastline. Being an avid Poldark fan, I was on the hunt for some of the top filming locations and stumbled upon this serene cove on my adventures.

It’s not the easiest beach to navigate and you’ll need to be careful of the waves around the high hide. The beauty of Mousehole is not lost on many and even figures in the literary world were captivated by its charm. The Mousehole Harbour Lights festival started off in 1963 when a local artist called Joan Gillchrest installed a string of coloured lights across both quays. Something you must prepare for before you head to Cornwall is that fact that the spelling of place names are rarely pronounced how they look.

As the harbour protects the village from the sea, there are still (and safe) waters to paddle and swim in. Many people were killed in the invasion and houses, holy places and livelihoods were completely burned to the ground. Only one Tudor property remains from that time as everything needed to be rebuilt. One of the best, in my humble opinion, is Hole Foods. An adorable bistro that serves up breakfast, brunch, lunch and cream teas! It is now a huge tradition and event that takes place each year with bigger and better lights. Some within the village, some out on the harbour and even some at sea!

The South West Coast Path is a huge 630 mile National Trail, that takes you from Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. The Mousehole Cat has become a modern classic. It was a finalist for the Smarties Prize, the winner of Illustrated Book of the Year at the 1990 British Book Awards and commended for the Kate Greenaway medal. In 1994, the book was made into an animated short, and a stage adaptation in 2007 used puppets.The Land’s End Landmark attraction is FREE although many of the things inside it do come with a charge and you will pay out the nose for parking. Inside you can learn about the amazing work the hospital does and how to help injured birds yourself. It gets extremely busy in summer– Most beauty spots in Cornwall are extremely busy in the summer season. Mousehole is no different. If you want to bag a parking spot get there early or, better yet, plan your visit in the shoulder seasons of Spring and Autumn. It became famous in 1967 after the Torrey Canyon oil tanker disaster. Over 8,000 seabirds were admitted to the hospital when they were injured or nearly killed with their feathers covered in the oil.