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Mevagissey

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Mevagissey

Mevagissey is worth a stop: 15 minutes from St Austell, 43km from St Nectan's Glen.

Mevagissey is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,117, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mevagissey sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mevagissey to your route.

About Mevagissey

Mevagissey (; Cornish: Lannvorek) is a village, fishing port and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village is approximately five miles (8 km) south of St Austell. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 2,160 and the population of the built up area was 1,749. The village nestles in a

Read more small valley and faces east to Mevagissey Bay. The inner and outer harbours are busy with a mixture of pleasure vessels and working fishing boats. It has a thriving fishing industry and is the second biggest fishing port in Cornwall. Mevagissey village centre consists of narrow streets with many places to eat and shops aimed at the tourist trade. The outer areas are built on the steep slopes of the surrounding hillsides and are mostly residential.

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Where is Mevagissey located?

Mevagissey is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.2732 latitude, -4.7917 longitude.

What is the population of Mevagissey?

Mevagissey has a population of approximately 2,117 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,117
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.2732, -4.7917

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Mevagissey

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Eden Project

Spectacular complex of enormous biome domes nestled in a former clay pit, housing the world's largest indoor rainforest.

10 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick

Off-grid beach shack above Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, cooking over fire for a queue that snakes along the coast path. Its summer feast nights sell out in minutes; a 500m walk from the car park.

16 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bedruthan Steps

Giant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.

27 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

St Nectan's Glen

A mystical 60-foot waterfall that bores through a holed rock in a fern-draped wooded glen near Tintagel.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Tintagel Castle

Dramatic clifftop ruins steeped in Arthurian legend, connected to the mainland by a striking modern footbridge above the Atlantic.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lizard Point

The most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.

46 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Kynance Cove

Spectacular cove on the Lizard Peninsula with turquoise waters, serpentine rock stacks and caves revealed at low tide.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

National Marine Aquarium

The UK's largest aquarium in Plymouth dedicated to ocean conservation with Atlantic Ocean and deep reef exhibits.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Mevagissey

  • 27 kmBedruthan StepsGiant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
  • 46 kmLizard PointThe most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.
  • 65 kmAtlantic Highway (A39)Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.
  • 70 kmLand's EndThe most south-westerly point of mainland England, where rugged granite cliffs plunge into the Atlantic with views towards the Isles of Scilly.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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