Mousehole
A tiny granite fishing harbor with narrow lanes and stone houses surrounding the bay. It is most famous for its Christmas harbor lights and the 'Starry-Gazy Pie' legend.
Mousehole (pronounced roughly 'Mow-zel') was once described by Dylan Thomas as the most beautiful village in England. The harbor is small, and at low tide the boats rest on the sand. Its streets hold galleries and small cafés. From mid-December the harbor is lit with Christmas lights. On 23 December, Tom Bawcock's Eve is celebrated with the 'Starry-Gazy Pie,' a fish pie with fish heads poking through the pastry. The village roads are very narrow, so it is best to park at the village entrance or take a bus from Penzance.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Newlyn
- Jubilee Pool, Penzance
- St Michael's Mount
- Marazion
- Chysauster Ancient Village
- Mên-an-Tol
- Logan Rock (Treryn Dinas)
- Zennor