Local Information

Banks/Building Societies

There is a Lloyds bank in Fore Street, Mevagissey, opening hours are Mon, Wed and Fri mornings, 9.30 to 12.30        Tel: 0845 0723333

The nearest branches of major banks are situated: in St Austell

Beaches

Polsteath Beach - this secluded beach near Mevagissey (you need to be fit to get there as it can only be accessed by going down steps) can be reached by walking up Church Street, then continue on up School Hill, turn right at Pentillie House then into Beach Road and following the costal footpath.  Note that there are no facilities at the beach.

Pentewan Beach - This beach belongs to the caravan site at Pentewan but is open to the public and it has car parking.

Boat trips

A variety of boat and fishing trips are available from the harbour.  The Mevagissey to Fowey ferry also runs from here from 1 March 30 September, timetables at the harbour or from the Tourist Information Centre.  Note, the ferry only runs in good weather.

Bus services

The local bus timetable is in the information folder

Car Hire

Beech Motors - Albert Road, St Austell               Tel: 01726 74743     
EuroDrive - Southborne Road, St Austell             Tel: 01726 77737

Car repairs

St Austell MOT centre (contact Dave Noy)         Tel: 01726 72969

Chemists/Pharmacy

Churches

Local churches can be found at

St. Peters (Church of England), Tel: 01726 842488

St Andrews Church, URC - METH, Tel: 01726 842853

Cinemas & Theatres

Coach excursions

There are a variety of local day and half day excursions available with local tour operators in the summer, please contact the local Tourist Information Centre in St George's Square Tel: 01726 844857

Cycle hire

Cycles can be hired from Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire, 01726 844242

Doctor and & Hospital

The local Doctor’s surgery is Mevagissey Surgery, River Street, Tel: 01726 843701

There is a casualty department at St Austell Penrice Hospital which is open 24 hours a day should you be unfortunate enough to require immediate assistance Tel: 01726 291100 or contact the NHS Helpline 0845 4647

Internet/Email

If you need Internet Access or your digital camera is full the contact the Mevagissey Telecottage in Church Street, Mevagissey.  They can also provide Fast Track tickets for the Eden Project.

Post Office

3 George's Square, Mevagissey                                    Tel:01726 843488

Restaurants/Cafes/Pubs in Mevagissey

There is a selection of shops in Mevagissey selling pasties, fish and chips, cream teas, takeaways etc. 

Shopping

There are a variety of shops in Mevagissey ranging from the MiniMart (cash machine available here), gift shops, post office and hardware shop etc.

St Austell has a variety of shops, the town is currently undergoing a re-building programme and the multi-storey car park has been demolished, the council have arranged alternative car parking, follow the signs in town.  St Austell has several large supermarkets, Asda, Tesco, Co-op, Aldi and Lidl. At the roundabout on the road to Mevagissey there is a McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Travel Lodge and Costa Coffee.

St Austell also has the largest undercover Market in the country; this is located at Par Moor and is open every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.

There is a large shopping centre at Truro, this has all the usual high street shops and a flagship Marks & Spencer.  Supermarkets available in Truro are Tesco and Sainsbury's.

For a day out try Trago Mills at Dobwalls, near Liskeard.  This is a large out of town retail outlet where you can buy almost anything.  It also has lovely woodland riverside walks.

Kingsley Village at Fraddon offers a taste of Cornwall – the very best that Cornwall grows, makes and creates, all under one roof.  There is a food hall where everything is supplied directly by local farmers and producers – so you get to buy Cornish food at its freshest. The craft hall features the multitude of creativity fostered in Cornwall and inspired by its unique landscape and its long artistic heritage.

Boddington's Berries - pick your own strawberries and raspberries open end May - August from 10am - 8pm, situated at the top of Tregoney Hill, Mevagissey.

Lobbs Farm Shop, Heligan - This award wining farm shop contains a wide range of produce – meat counter, cheese counter, fruit and vegetables, dairy products, bread, soft drinks, local beers, local preserves, biscuits, chocolate, ice cream, smoked fish and many other items.

Trains

The nearest railway station is in St Austell, from here you can get the train to Plymouth and beyond.  Newquay (via par), Truro, Camborne, Redruth, Falmouth, St Erth, Carbis Bay and St Ives. 

As Cornwall gets busy during the summer and parking in towns can be difficult, let the train take the strain!  For a day out, why not go on the Bodmin to Wenford Steam Railway, they even offer Sunday lunch on the train.