NAMASTE, AND WELCOME TO
Playing In Nature
Foster a Love for Nature & Travel Blog
Playing In Nature is a passion project blog of mine. That is focused on inspiring other families to disconnect from their daily lives and foster a love for nature. My blog shares a variety of blog posts and guides to help your family get outdoors and plan your trips safely as well as some travel destinations in and around the UK.
I hope that through my tips and resources we all can inspire other families to foster a love for nature in themselves and their children too. Let’s start a generation trend of loving, caring for and respecting Mother Nature.
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Namaste, I'm Charmaine Howard
I'm the storyteller behind Playing In Nature. I am a wife, business owner, fur baby mother and an absolute fanatic about Nature and treating her respectfully. Through my blog, I hope to help families of all ages foster a deep love and respect for Mother Nature, and inspire families to spend more time outdoors or just connect to it as best as they can.
I absolutely love permaculture and holistic land management and what they stand for and do when implemented correctly and fully. My goal is to share my love of nature with you, give you tips, and guides and increase your nature knowledge.
I am currently based in the UK, living in a caravan with my husband and fur baby. We are traversing the whole of the UK, with Scotland, Ireland and hopefully the Isle of man as well. Such Fun!
Mousehole – Cornwall’s Most Charming Fishing Village
Timeless Charm on the Cornish Coast
Tucked away just a few miles from Penzance, Mousehole (pronounced “Mowzel”) is one of Cornwall’s prettiest villages. With narrow cobbled streets, stone cottages, and a small fishing harbour, it perfectly captures traditional Cornish life.
What to See and Do
Stroll along the harbour walls for views of Mount’s Bay, explore artisan shops and galleries, or enjoy fresh seafood at The Old Coastguard or 2 Fore Street — both beloved local spots.
In winter, Mousehole becomes even more magical with its famous Christmas lights, which illuminate the harbour and draw visitors from across Cornwall.
Nearby Attractions
From Mousehole, it’s an easy trip to Newlyn, Penzance, and St Michael’s Mount, making it an ideal base for exploring West Cornwall. For walkers, the coastal path to Lamorna Cove offers peaceful sea views and wildflowers in spring.
Address: Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6PL
Top Tips for Visiting Mousehole
Parking is limited – use the village car park or park above the harbour.
Visit in December for the famous lights display.
Try local crab or ice cream for a true taste of Cornwall.
Explore nearby coves on the coast path.
Bring your camera – every corner is postcard-perfect.
Conclusion
Mousehole is a place that feels frozen in time — full of warmth, character, and coastal charm. Whether you wander its cobbled lanes under summer sunshine or see it sparkle with festive lights, this little harbour captures the heart of Cornwall beautifully.
I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO MY PODCAST
Chats with Charmaine
This podcast is a way for me to express myself, as my husband will tell you, I have many thoughts, ideas and I suppose beliefs about how life could be better for us all, now and in the long run. How we as a species need to become more conscious so that all life on Earth can live in harmony, supporting and nourishing each other in turn.
I am open to podcast, topics of discussion and thoughts or questions that have been hounding you.
I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO MY CHANNEL
Playing In Nature
This channel is a way for me to visually express myself, as my husband will tell you, I have many thoughts, ideas and I suppose beliefs about how life could be better for us all, now and in the long run. How we as a species need to become more conscious so that all life on Earth can live in harmony, supporting and nourishing each other in turn.
I am open to video ideas, topics of discussion and thoughts or questions that have been hounding you.
If you’re like us, there’s a yearning inside of you to connect with nature. You’re tired of life in the hamster wheel and you want to reclaim a little freedom.
To explore either by yourself or with the whole family. No matter where or how far away from home you may go; it does not matter.
Opening your heart up to nature is all that matter