The beautiful village of St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall

St Mawgan lies hidden from view, deep in a valley about 4 miles from the bustling holiday town of Newquay. It is not on a main road and only local people would ever need to go through it on the way to somewhere else.

  

 A shady stream flows gently through the village and in places cars must use the ford to cross it.

The Falcon Inn has good food and an attractive patio.

The church dates from the 13th century and the tower was built in the 14th, with the oldest bell cast in 1378.

The churchyard has numerous intriguing memorials.

The interior of the church is at its most stunning during the annual Flower Festival

which this year is from 10th - 13 July.

 The Village Shop and Post Office boasts a splendid Tea Room and Tea Garden, with superb cakes.

  

Many, first-time visitors are drawn to the village's famous Bonsai Nursery and its Japanese Garden.

Take a stroll through The Japanese Garden