FALMOUTH, CORNWALL

Falmouth (Cornish: Aberfal) is a seaport on the south coast of Cornwall in England. It was originally called Peny-cwm-cuic, which became 'Pennycomequick'.

Falmouth is famous for its harbour. Together with Carrick Roads it forms the third largest natural harbour in the world. Falmouth is washed by the ocean and warmed by the gulf strean, the town basks on the shoreline of the world's third largest natural harbour and the gateway to a beautiful network of rivers and creeks.

Falmouth was home to the Packet Ship service which sailed to the Mediterranean and the Americas carrying mail and goods.Falmouth has award winning gardens with exotic plants from as far as China and Australasia which are open to the public. These award winning gardens are now open to the public and are packed with magnolias, hododendrons, tree ferns and palms. In addition to Falmouth's four central gardens of Fox Rosehill and Queen Mary - both Green Flag Park Award winners, Kimberley Park and Gyllyngdune, the vast gardens of Trelissick, Glendurgan and Trebah are all within easy reach of Falmouth.

Falmouth is surrounded by a beautiful Coastline With many wooded creeks and inlets to explore. Falmouth's heyday began in the 17th & 18th centuries when fast Post Office Packet sailing boats carried mail, and expensive cargo to and from places as far afield as the East Indies and Spain. Nowadays, though Falmouth is still an important ship repair centre, the town is largely dependant upon tourism.

The railway reached Falmouth in 1863. The railway brought new prosperity to Falmouth as it made it easy for tourists to reach the town. The four main beaches starting next to Pendennis Castle and moving along the coast towards the Helford river are Castle, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Maenporth beach.

FALMOUTH HOTELS

Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Centre

Gyllyngvase Beach, Seafront, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NA.
The Falmouth Beach Hotel is a 123 bedroom hotel situated on the beautiful Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, Cornwall. The Falmouth Beach Hotel has a 200 -seat restaurant, bar, guests lounge as well as conference and wedding facilities.

Hotel Anacapri

Gyllyngvase Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4DJ.
The Hotel Anacapri has stunning sea views over Falmouth Bay. Private Hotel with 16 rooms, all en-suite, a liensed bar and stunning sea views. AA 2 Star.

Park Grove Hotel

58 Kimberley Park Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2DD.
Centrally situated for harbour, town centre and beaches. Excellent cuisine and extremely comfortable en-suite rooms. A small hotel overlooking the beautiful Kimberley Park. Personally supervised by resident proprietors.

St Michael's Hotel & Spa

Gyllyngvase Beach, Seafront, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NB.
With stunning sea views across the bay, St Michaels Hotel and Spa is opposite Falmouths sandy 'Blue Flag' beach. An independent, owner-managed hotel we focus on providing a friendly, personal service with high standards throughout.

The Falmouth Hotel

Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NZ.
When you stay at the Falmouth Hotel you can be sure of every comfort. We offer a full range of amenities and facilities for you to enjoy.

The Green Lawns Hotel

Western Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4QJ.
The Green Lawns Hotel is an old established and privately owned hotel. The hotel is beautifully situated with views across Falmouth bay and the surrounding countryside.

The Idle Rocks Hotel

Harbourside, St Mawes, Cornwall, TR2 5AN.
The Idle Rocks sits on the edge of the harbour wall in the quaint fishing village of St Mawes. Its location on the southern coast of the UKs mildest county, makes the hotel a destination to visit all year around.

The Lerryn Hotel

De Pass Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4BJ.
The Lerryn Hotel is located in the town of Falmouth and is an ideal location for discovering this part of Cornwall. The hotel is family run and situated in a quiet residential area , near beach, town, docks, stations and all amenities

FALMOUTH RESTAURANTS

Ganges Restaurant - Mylor, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5UF
Marine Bar & Restaurant - Falmouth Yacht Marina, North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2TD
Prestons - 21 Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3EG
Seafarers Restaurant - 33 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3JE
The Rendezvous - 38 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3JF
The Seafood Bar - Quay Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3HH

FALMOUTH ATTRACTIONS

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

TOWNS NEAR FALMOUTH

Coverack, Penryn

TRANSPORT LINKS

Falmouth is served by Falmouth Town Railway Station and Newquay Airport (21 miles). Is it located just off the A39.