Who we are!

The Mousehole Harbour Lights Committee is run solely by unpaid volunteers, who give many hours of work to ensure that the lights are ready for the ‘switch-on’.  The main work commences in September but general maintenance and repair work will be carried out all through the year from the time the lights are dismantled in January/February.

The Committee are always looking for more volunteers to help in continuing our spectacular Christmas lights.  Please contact us via the email link if you can help.

Our history

The Christmas lights were started in 1963 by Mousehole-based artist, Joan Gilchrest.  A string of coloured bulbs were put along both quays to make the village a bit brighter at Christmastime.

From those early days our displays grew very quickly having caught the imagination of a couple of village carpenters who made up and donated items to the displays.  Some of their designs, like the sea serpent, are still featured at Christmas although they are not the original pieces.  The sea serpent has been remade several times as the weather in December and January can badly affect the displays.

Site designed and Maintained by Cornwall Television www.cornwalltelevision.co.uk

Useful Links

Accommodation:

Self Catering

www.chyryn.co.uk

B&B

www.mousehole-lowenna.co.uk

wwww.shipmousehole.co.uk

You can contact us at MHxmaslights@aol.com

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