Falmouth, Cornwall, Visitor & Tourism Guide
A fascinating maritime town in south Cornwall with the third largest natural harbour in the world. Truro's a short drive to the north and the Lizard Peninsula to the south. Falmouth looks out onto the River Fal and Estuary and Falmouth Bay. Across the water is St Mawes Castle and the exceptional St. Mawes village.
Darwin returned from his famous trip on HMS Beagle to Falmouth in 1836, Dame Ellen MacArthur set off on hers more recently.
The town's packed with things to do and see. Walk, or drive, to Pendennis Castle and Pendennis Point. There's the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, the harbour and beaches. There are art galleries and antique shops, restaurants and cafes. You can take boat trips across to St. Mawes or up the Rivers F
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Located in Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England, England Less than a mile away. Monument to the Killigrew family who created the town of Falmouth in the early seventeenth century. On the south east coast of Cornwall. Sited across the road from the National Maritime Museum... |
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Located in Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England, England Less than a mile away. Docks in central Falmouth located between the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Pendennis Castle (and Pendennis Point). Included here owing to an estensive viewing area on the road that leads to Pendennis Castle whic... |
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Located in Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England, England Less than a mile away. One of Falmouth's four beaches. On the south east coast of Cornwall. Sandy beach which is popular with tourists... |
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 Less than a mile away. Total Bedrooms: 4; Maximum Occupants: 8; Rates: £1,259 - £2,999 Per Week A prominent house with annex situated in the heart of Falmouth with stunning sea views. The property benefits from a water front balcony and large private garden to the rear.... |
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 Less than a mile away. Total Rooms: 6; Rates: £60 - £86 Per Night Set within a lovely Georgian townhouse in Falmouth, this small and friendly B&B presents itself as the ideal base from which to discover the beauty of South West Cornwall... |
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Less than a mile away. Total Rooms: 7; Rates: £60 - £86 Per Night Set within a lovely Georgian townhouse in Falmouth, this small and friendly B&B presents itself as the ideal base from which to discover the beauty of South West Cornwall... |
Local Restaurants [See more Restaurants]
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Less than a mile away. |
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Less than a mile away. |
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