Falmouth Accommodation & Tourist Guide

Falmouth Accommodation

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:29:29 +0000

Luxurious hotels and large family Bed & Breakfasts overlook Falmouth’s beautiful beaches and harbour. Further within the heart of the town are a variety of other places to stay, from quaint family run B&B’s to locally well-known Inns. On the outskirts of Falmouth lie a number of campsites, catering for all types of campers, from small traditional tents to large, comfortable caravans and motorhomes.

There are also a few more unusual options, such as tipi and yurt camping for those wanting to be a bit more adventurous!

If you are looking for a more private holiday, there are many self-catering apartments and houses in and around the town.

Places to eat and drink in Falmouth

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:26:41 +0000

Dotted around Falmouth town centre are a number of places to eat and drink. From cosy traditional Cornish pubs serving local real ales and ciders with good pub food to contemporary restaurants specialising in a variety of foreign cuisines, there are also wine, rum and cocktail bars and a handful of nightclubs.

Due to the town’s locality with the ocean, it boasts some excellent seafood restaurants, not to mention some very famous fish and chips! Many of these places have stunning views over the harbour and outstretching peninsula. Remember whilst visiting to try a traditional Cornish pasty, available from dozens of pasty shops around the town.

Things to do in Falmouth

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:22:35 +0000

Falmouth is a great place for people of all ages to holiday. For those wanting to experience some action on the water, the two local beaches are ideal. Gyllynvase and Swanpool both offer a variety of activities, including kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and sailing. Of course you can choose to just relax on the beach, or go for a swim!

Around the area are a number of other outdoor adventure activities, such as horse riding, go-karting, paintballing, and of course SURFING!!!

For a more relaxed day, you could visit Pendennis castle on the cliffs overlooking the town, or St. Mawes castle, which is a short ferry ride across the Fal estuary. The Maritime Museum is also worth visiting.

There are many family activities, from fishing boat trips out to sea in search of mackerel, where you may see a whole host of sea life, from gannets diving to catch fish, to seals, basking sharks and even dolphins!

Other popular places locally include Gweek seal sanctuary, the Eden Project, a number of historic houses and gardens, to name but a few!

Throughout the year, Falmouth holds host to a variety of events, such as the famous Oyster Festival, concerts at the Princess Pavilions, the Beer Festival, and many others.

About Falmouth

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:03:18 +0000

Falmouth is situated on the Fal estuary on the south coast of Cornwall. Known historically for its deep natural sea port, the third deepest in the world.

The town was created by John Killigrew in 1613 and boasts the largest port in Cornwall. As the most south-westerly good harbour, returning navy ships used this as their first docking back in the country. Today the docks are still a major contributor to the town’s economy.

The local newspaper, The Falmouth Packet is named after the Packet service, which transported mail from all over the British Empire from 1689 to 1851.

Falmouth harbour has also played host to the start of record breaking around the world sailing trips, such as Dame Ellen MacArthur’s famous voyage.

The town is home to University College Falmouth, which specialises in the creative arts. Falmouth, and the surrounding area has been home to many famous artists and sculptors, some of which moved to the area for its incredible natural light quality, and relaxed local way of life.

The town is now a very popular tourist destination, with much to see and do.