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1. Visiting Porthleven, Cornwall - Part 2

   Posted on 5:00pm Tuesday 4th Feb 2025

   Continuing on from Part 1, there's plenty more to see and do when you pay a visit to the pretty harbour village of Porthleven in South West Cornwall. And on a calm summer's day, there's nothing nicer than just watching the boats bob in the harbour and enjoying an ice-cream, Cornish pasty or something else delicious.  Just remember to keep an eye out for the opportunistic seagulls.

   

   Porthleven Harbour Market is well known far and wide - locals are regular visitors and tourist and day trippers love visiting the many and varied stalls dotted around the harbour.

   The outside market runs from Easter until the end of October, weather permitting.  You'll find 5 wonderful little beach huts, occupied by local businesses selling their wares, alongside market traders in the wooden, purpose built pergolas and in gazebos on the green on the harbourfront.  

   

   Market days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays for the outside market, although the indoor Shipyard Market is open most days (check for details).

   Within the little beach huts, you'll find gin, rum, crafts, jewellery, candles and more.  And with the market traders changing regularly depending on the day, you'll be spoilt for choice.  Let's introduce you to some of the regulars.

   High Tide Jewellery - Craig has been a regular at Porthleven Harbour Market from its inception many years ago.  Customers absolutely love him and he has the most amazing array of silver and gold jewellery.  Prepare to be wowed.

   

   Yellow Snail Pebble Art - Helen makes unique pebble art, hand crafted, using items gathered from Cornish beaches. Original and commissioned work.

   

   Sylvia's Silver Jewellery - sterling silver jewellery handmade locally by Sylvia.  Affordable and beautiful.

   

   Gilly Gegg Fused Glass Artist -  a range of framed pictures, free standing ‘waves’ and bowls of various sizes and shapes. Much of Gilly's work is inspired by the beautiful Cornish land- and sea-scapes. Commissions also taken.

   

   Kernowek Jewllery - more beautiful hand-crafted silver jewellery from the lovely Katrina.  Orders and commissions taken.

   

   Shoreline Art - Natural and unique designs, utilizing shoreline treasures and upcycling where possible. All of Sandy's artwork is one of a kind.

   

   Momad - Maurice and Barbara have been trading at Porthleven Harbour market since it started with their stunning handmade leather bags, belts, wallets - as well as lovely raffia items.

    

   MKM Jewellery - Maureen is a jewellery designer and maker, based in Porthleven.  Selling a wide range of silver, gold, brass and copper creations, affordable luxury.  Commissions taken.

   

   Claire Jackson - Mixed media artist - originals, prints and cards. Inspiration from everything Cornwall.

   

   Coastguard Beach Crafts - Carolyn recycles beach finds and debris put together into unique, nautical creations.  Boats, lamps plus so much more.

   

   Farmacy Orchard - Zoe Hawes - Medical Herbalist 
- Author of ‘Wild Drugs: A Forager’s Guide to Healing Plants’ - a wealth of knowledge.

   

   Hattie's Beach Hut - Handmade sustainable jewellery created in Perranporth in Cornwall. 100% recycled silver and gold.  All jewellery made from recycled, repurposed and waste products.

   

   Porthleven Gin - Pengelly's Porthleven Gin is a proper Cornish gin made from Cornish spring water, and botanicals. Alongside this is Porthleven Rum, infused with clifftop gorse to give it a scent of coconut with spices to warm the cockles.

   

   Artsy Fartsy - an amazing little emporium of all things handmade.  From story pebbles to jewellery, from pictures to felt items, Hayley will always be full of smiles and the warmest of welcomes.

   

   Sapling and Bud - the awesome Sian brings her stunning range of plants, succulents and cacti in her little van, Henrietta.  With a wealth of knowledge, she'll help you with all things planty.

   

   This is just a range of the wonderful traders we have here at Porthleven Harbour Market - there are loads more who you'll find on occasional days from time to time. No two days are ever the same.

   By supporting local craft, artists, and food businesses such as all of the above in Porthleven Market, customers help create a more sustainable, vibrant, and connected community. Pay a visit to Porthleven in Cornwall soon, lots to see, lots to do - and of course, a most wonderful market both inside and outside.  Hope to see you soon.

2. Visiting Porthleven, Cornwall - Part 1

   Posted on 6:00pm Saturday 1st Feb 2025

   If you're coming to Cornwall this year, Porthleven is well worth a visit.  Nestled in the south west of the Duchy, Porthleven is a quaint little fishing village as well as being a hub for creativity and art.  Porthleven is home to many wonderful galleries, shops and has a thriving market, both inside the Shipyard Market and outside around the harbour.

   

   Porthleven in Cornwall is also very well known already as a foodie paradise with many beautiful restaurants and cafes.  Just behind the harbour front, within the Shipyard Market, there is a wonderful, artisan emporium of exciting independent shops and businesses, each one different and unique. If you're in the area, pop to Porthleven and pay the Shipyard Market a visit (make sure to check opening times of both the Shipyard and also individual shops as hours may vary).

   

   Here you'll find everything you could imagine, all under one roof.  So, no matter what the weather is doing, you can enjoy browsing and shopping as well as treating yourself to a coffee, a pastry or some delicious food.

   

   Cornish Magpie is bursting with a whole lot of loveliness.  Within Cornish Magpie Gift's little shop, you'll find a whole host of beautifully created and curated gift ideas and homewares. There are souvenirs such as magnets, there's cards, dog bandanas, soaps and room fragrances, tide clocks, Roka bags and backpacks as well as washbags, purses, prints, scarves and so much more. Gorgeous gifts for everyone.

   

   Feechi is our fantastic cafe.  If you're a coffee lover you'll love it - and the sweet treats and northern Thai foods have to be tasted to be believed.  Children and adults alike will adore the Bubble Tea and handmade rolled ice creams. With loads of space to sit and relax, why not pop by and enjoy some refreshments followed by some retail therapy.

   

   Ebb and Flow is an ethical clothing and lifestyle boutique.  Full of fair trade loveliness, you'll find beautiful clothes, candles, incense sticks, socks and jewellery. Ethically sourced and green products for you and for your home - by the sea, in Porthleven, Cornwall.

   

   Porthleven Beer Seller is our resident beer seller...but it's not just beer.  There's rum, gin, peanut butter, sauces and more.  You can taste some of the products on offer before deciding and you can even enjoy your purchase at one of our long, communal Shipyard tables - just ask for a glass.

   

   Wild Sage and Silver is just heaven for those who love handmade, unique jewellery.  Using recycled silver, the  jewellery is all handcrafted in Cornwall.

   

   Maka Play is our wonderful little toy shop. Kids will make a bee line for this shop full to the brim with dolls, wooden toys and ethically made toys.  There are dinosaurs train sets, rag dolls, soft toys plus beautiful gift ideas such as lip salves, nail varnishes and colouring books. If you can't find it yourself, your children most certainly will.

   

   The Butcher's Bakehouse is our awesome bakery.  From croissants to focaccia, and from loaves of bread to brownies, it'll be difficult for you to come away with just one or two things.  Everything is freshly baked and produced and absolutely delicious.  Enjoy a cake or cruffin from the bakery with a coffee from Feechi.

   

    

   Panchi Ice - home to bubble tea and rolled ice -cream, you'll find Panchi within our cafe, Feechi.  Join the queue of visitors eager to witness the theatre of the rolled ice-cream being made, it's a joy to watch.  And not just bubble tea and rolled ice-cream, there's also a changing menu of sweet treats such as pancakes and roti.

   

   Steelworks is our stunning art gallery, home to Liz Dickinson, artist. The walls are covered in artwork which will remind you of the oceans and landscape of Cornwall.  Abstract landscapes and interiors, painted in acrylic and mixed media as well as original paintings on stainless steel.

   

   Nest Home Designs is a handmade lover's destination.  Ceramic and home decor creations all made in beautiful Cornwall.  The stunning fabric items include lampshades, washbags and cushions - while the pottery includes mugs, vases, dishes and more in a variety of stunning designs and glazes,

   

   

   Although tucked away behind the harbourfront shops, the Shipyard Market in Porthleven is most definitely worth a visit.  Look out for the yellow flags and you'll know youre headed in the right direction.  We're pretty sure you won't be disappointed.