Mevagissey and Cornwall county useful LinksList of thing to do during your stay with us. See also our 2010 holidays, dogs, fishing, walking and Xmas dedicated pages.ACTIVITIES - ATTRACTIONSActivities for your Cornish holiday - Active 8 As locals, Active-8 has found the best activities in the area (riding, canoeing, helicopter flights, off roading, climbing, archery, surfing, mountain biking) & provide simple access via their website. Check availability, select your choices & pay online. Charter Boats - Bessie Vee Charters One of the largest, fastest charter boats in the South West. Skipper BD Hunkin (Dave) will take you Angling/Sharking, Filming/Photography or Sightseeing (a Day to Remember). Charter Boats - Orca Charter Orca is a 20ft Open Charter boat Licensed to carry 10 passengers, working out of the Picturesque Fishing Town of Looe. Skipper Patrick knows these waters well and will take you to prime fishing spots or for a tour of the Cornish Coastline. Eden Project Virtual Tour - Look around Cornwall 360 degree pictorial tour of the stunning Eden Project. Ferries - Mevagissey to Fowey passenger Ferry Combine a visit to two of Cornwall’s most picturesque and contrasting ports with a return ferry trip across St Austell Bay between Fowey and Mevagissey. Gay Cornwall Guide Gay Cornwall provides a 1st class source of information for gay and lesbian people in and planning to visit Cornwall. Mevagissey Harbour Web site of the historic fishing village port of Mevagissey. The harbour is a working fishing harbour, but it is also a welcome haven for visiting yachts. Parachute jumps and Skydives - Cornish Parachute Club The Cornish Parachute Club is located at Perranporth Airfield near Newquay, with the most stunning views in the UK . On a good day, you'll see the whole of Cornwall , Saltash to Lands End, the Scilly Isles and St Michael's Mount at Penzance. Riding nearby - Polmartin Riding Equestrian Site Riding lessons and hacks arranged for beginners to advanced levels - BHS approved. Sea, river and surf Kayaking - Waterborne Porthleven For Kayaking & open Canoe sessions, courses & trips, delivered through individual coaching or small group sessions. They are official dealers for Tiderace Sea Kayaks and suppliers of quality Sea Kayaking equipment and technical clothing. The Lost Gardens of Heligan Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one of the most mysterious estates in England. These wonderful gardens lost after the 1st World War were rediscovered & restored by Tim Smit . The Tortoise Garden Located about 3 miles west of St Austell, the Tortoise Garden provide a sanctuary for the rescue, care and conservation of all breeds of over 400 Tortoises (from tiny hatchlings to large giants). With over 30 years experience with these most wonderful creatures you can guarantee a most fascinating visit to their facilities. EATING - FOODCornish Strawberry Specialists - Boddington's Berries Situated on the outskirts of Mevagissey, the farm is open for PYO from 10am to 8pm every day, from the last weekend in May to the end of August. You can pick strawberries and raspberries into your own containers, or into containers provided by the farm. They also sell ready picked strawberries and cartons of local fresh cream. Lobbs Farm Shop Online An 850 acre traditional mixed and non-intensive family run farm based in the heart of rural Cornwall (Heligan). They produce, supply and deliver the finest quality meats and produce from their licenced premises. Salamander Restaurant Mark and Hazel welcome you to their Salamander Restaurant in the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey. They are specialising in locally caught fish and local produce; their aim is to provide you with food of the highest quality. SHOPPINGDeadeye Jacks Cabin - Not Just A Pirate Shop Merchants of quality Pirate Shirts, Frock Coats, Waistcoats, T Shirts, Weapons, and all kinds of gifts and goodies. Based in Mevagissey by the Harbour. Jason Liosatos Gallery - Painting Shop Buy your original paintings while in Meva or have them being sent to you by next day delivery. Animal portraits as well. Other links of Interest
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