Explore St. Keverne
St Keverne stands as a vibrant community that embodies the spirit of traditional Cornish village life. This charming ...
St Keverne occupies a great position on Cornwall’s wonderful Lizard Peninsula, offering visitors an authentic taste of traditional Cornish village life within one of Britain’s most beautiful coastal regions. This thriving medieval community balances modern amenities with historic charm, featuring two pubs, an organic restaurant and essential local shops including a butcher, baker and a convenience store sourcing local produce.
The village’s 15th-century parish church, adjacent to Old Temperance House, showcases stunning stained glass windows and overlooks Falmouth Bay. St Keverne’s position on the 630-mile South West Coastal Path provides plenty of walking opportunities, from gentle strolls to challenging cliff-top adventures, with chances to spot seals, dolphins and seasonal humpback whales.
With a dive-centre on the doorstep, the surrounding waters offer great diving opportunities among, historic shipwrecks and the infamous Manacles reef, a designated Conservation Zone due to its rich marine biodiversity. Whilst water sports enthusiasts enjoy paddle-boarding, kayaking and coasteering. Nearby attractions include fishing villages like Coverack and Cadgwith, public gardens such as Trebah and Glendurgan and the iconic St Michael’s Mount, making St Keverne the perfect base for exploring Cornwall’s finest treasures.
