With its twin harbours Mevagissey has an unbroken tradition of boat building since 1745. Fishermen still repair nets on the quayside, using ancient skills and modern materials. In the narrow streets leading off the harbour you find craft shops, art galleries, cafes, restaurants and pubs which were once the haunts of Cornish smugglers!

The World of Model railways has an impressive collection of 2,000 models and trains run through finely detailed scenery with fairgrounds, boats, skiers and cable cars. The Mevagissey Folk Museum displays a collection of artefacts from the local fishing and maritime community, and the Mevagissey Aquarium found in the old lifeboat house is also well worth a visit..

At the end of June, Mevagissey celebrates Feast Week, based on St. Peter’s Day, (St. Peter being the patron saint of fishermen).
The week’s events include music and the Flora Dance, with many other activities for young and old, culminating in a Grand Fete and carnival procession and the grand finale, a spectacular firework display, will be held on Saturday.
During the pre-Christmas period Mevagissey has a wonderful display of Christmas lights and the New Year is celebrated in the Cornish tradition in which almost everybody wears fancy dress.