Mevagissey is a small historic fishing village on the south coast of Cornwall in England, known for its compact, sheltered harbour and steep, narrow streets lined with slate‑roofed cottages. The harbour remains the focal point, with working boats, quayside fish stalls and cafés, and coastal paths nearby offer dramatic views over the bay.
Built around pilchard and inshore fishing, the village still supports a small fleet alongside a lively tourist season; attractions include a local museum and aquarium, independent galleries and boat trips, while proximity to the china‑clay district adds an industrial layer to its maritime past. Mevagissey retains a strong local identity, balancing day‑visitors with fishing and small, family-run businesses.
Postcode districts covering Mevagissey
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Falmouth 14.9 miles24 km
- St. Austell 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Truro 12 miles19.4 km
- Camborne 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Newquay 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bodmin 14 miles22.5 km
- Helston 24 miles38.6 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Goran Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Gorran Haven Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- St. Ewe Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Pentewan Valley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Mevagissey & St. Austell Bay Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- St. Mewan & Grampound Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- St. Michael Caerhays Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Polgooth Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- St. Austell Bay Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Sticker Built-up area 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Duporth Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Grampound with Creed Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
Example postcodes in Mevagissey
PL26 6TQ, PL26 6QL, PL26 6TF, PL26 6SZ, PL26 6DX, PL26 6QW, PL26 6SU, PL26 6UA, PL26 6TZ … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Exeter International Airport 68.6 miles110.4 km
- St Austell Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Par Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km
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Schools in Mevagissey
- Mevagissey Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pentewan Beach Beach 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan Gardens 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Vault Beach Beach 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hemmick Beach Beach 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Charlestown Harbour Harbour 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Eden Project Gardens 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Pendower Beach 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Pencalenick Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Lansallos Beach Beach 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Boconnoc Estate 12.8 miles20.7 km