04/10/2026
Curious about Cornwall: the village of Mullion 🌊
Perched on the Lizard Peninsula, Mullion is the largest village on the Lizard. It’s probably best known for its Victorian harbour, now owned and cared for by the National Trust. It’s a postcard-worthy scene that’s well worth admiring during your visit.
However, like many Cornish villages, there’s more to Mullion than first meets the eye.
St Mellanus Church is a good place to start uncovering fascinating details buried in this quaint Cornish postcode.
The church is home to a collection of rare 16th-century pew ends, intricately carved with everything from scenes depicting Christ’s Passion to caricatures of clergy, bacchanalian figures, and even Jonah being swallowed by a whale.
Look closely at the north door and you’ll even spot a dog flap, traditionally used to allow local sheepdogs to come and go from the church.
Other fun facts about Mullion:
⚓ Mullion Cove’s picturesque harbour was completed in 1897, financed by Lord Robartes of Lanhydrock after several poor pilchard fishing seasons. The small quay is still a working harbour today.
🐦 Just offshore sits Mullion Island, an uninhabited volcanic rock island and important seabird sanctuary. It’s home to breeding colonies of seabirds including kittiwakes, cormorants and guillemots.
🥾 Mullion is a great base for exploring the Lizard’s spectacular coastline, with the South West Coast Path leading from nearby Polurrian Cove towards some of Cornwall’s most dramatic coastal scenery.
If you’re drawn to traditional fishing villages, fascinating little details and wild Atlantic scenery, Mullion is one to add to your Cornwall visit list this autumn.
📸 Photo credit: Bob Berry
