Plenty to do whatever the weather
Four local beaches, the attractions, shops and harbour at Falmouth, the many National Trust gardens & properties, to the famous Cornish landmarks of Eden Project, St. Michael’s Mount and Minack Theatre. Or try a boat trip followed by a cream tea.
Local Beaches
Maenporth Beach
3 minutes by car or a 20-minute walk. East facing. Gently shelving, so great for paddling, swimming & stand up paddleboarding & kayaking. Also Life’s a Beach café and The Cove restaurant.
Swanpool Beach
3 minutes by car or a 20-minute walk. South-east facing. Gently shelving, so great for paddling, swimming & stand up paddleboarding & kayaking. Also Swanpool Beach café, Beach House seafood restaurant and Swanpool nature reserve.
Gyllyngvase Beach
Gyllyngvase is Falmouth’s main beach and one of the most popular in Cornwall. With a wide arc of golden sand and inviting sea, it is a Blue Flag status beach. Its raised promenade offers magnificent views across Falmouth Bay and the Gylly Beach Café restaurant is always worth a visit.
Castle Beach
This beach consists mostly of shingle at high tide. But at low tide golden sand can also be found as well as plenty of interesting rock pools to explore. Whilst those of a more adventurous disposition can enjoy diving and snorkelling. A small café sits right on the beach.
Great Days Out
Falmouth
Falmouth has fine beaches, castles, a river to explore and the third largest natural harbour in the world bustling with crafts of all sizes. Home of the National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle, numerous well-known & local shops, and fabulous places to eat and drink including two Michelin Recommended restaurants. Yearly events include the Oyster Festival, the Sea Shanty weekend, and the ever popular Falmouth Week, consisting of seaside celebrations, sailing races and a fantastic firework display.
Golfers should try a round at the par 70 cliff-top Falmouth Golf Club with stunning views across the bay.
Boat Trips
The Fal River boasts some of the best boat trips in Cornwall where you can enjoy the harbours of Falmouth & St Mawes or a trip along Helford River from the comfort of traditional and modern boats.
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Set in the picturesque Helford estuary, by the beautiful village of Greek, the Cornish seal sanctuary is a charity that rescues and rehabilitates grey seal pups from around the coastline.
St Mawes and it’s castle
This spectacular small fishing village nestling at the end of the Roseland peninsula is a lovely place to visit. With beautiful gardens, wonderful views, fantastic pubs & restaurants and a boating paradise.
Beautiful gardens close to Falmouth
Due to its the mild climate, this area of Cornwall has an abundance of wonderful gardens which are open to the public, including Trebah and Glendurgan. After visiting them, a pretty drive beyond will take you past the coveted oyster beds of Port Navas through Constantine and to Gweek at the head of the Helford estuary,
Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary
See how the Flicka Foundation are caring for over 70 donkeys and 30 horses, all rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. Some are young donkeys and foals, like Hamish, Darcey, Clover and Sophia.
