Art, Culture And The Mousehole Cat
The story of The Mousehole Cat, the village’s art scene and Newlyn School connection, and the Sea Salts and Sail Festival.
Christmas In Mousehole
Mousehole’s famous Christmas lights, Tom Bawcock’s Eve, and the story behind Stargazy Pie, plus when to visit and what to expect.
The Penlee Lifeboat Disaster, Mousehole
The story of the Penlee Lifeboat Disaster of 19 December 1981, and how Mousehole continues to honour the crew of the Solomon Browne every year.
The History Of Mousehole
The dramatic history behind Mousehole, Cornwall: the 1595 Spanish raid, Dolly Pentreath, the pilchard trade, and the village’s historic landmarks.
How To Get To Mousehole
How to get to Mousehole and where to park once you’re there: car parks, the Penzance bus, walking, cycling and taxi fares.
How To Pronounce ‘Mousehole’
How to actually say Mousehole, where the name comes from, its Cornish roots, and why it isn’t the same place as Penzance.
Planning Your Trip To St Ives
The practical side of a St Ives trip: best time to visit, tides, shops and pharmacies, festivals, New Year’s Eve, and how many days to book.
Walking & Exploring St Ives
A guide to walking in and around St Ives: the Down-a-long, the coast path to Zennor and Carbis Bay, accessibility, and getting around on foot.
An Art Lovers Guide To St Ives
The story behind St Ives’ art colony, plus a practical guide to Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum, Leach Pottery and more.
Where To Eat In St Ives
St Ives food guide: the best pasties, fish and chips, seafood restaurants, cream teas, and where to eat with dietary requirements.