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Falmouth is a large thriving town situated on the magnificent Fal estuary on Cornwall's South coast. It's harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
Beaches in and around Falmouth
Falmouth has a number of fine beaches near the town: Castle Beach; Gyllyngvase; Swanpool and Maenporth.
- Gyllyngvase Beach
Gyllyngvase is the main beach of Falmouth. It is a wide sandy beach with a Blue Flag award. You can walk to it from the town. Facilities include a cafe, shop, gardens, toilets and parking - car park close to the beach and some parking on Cliff Road.
Dogs are not allowed on Gyllyngvase beach between Easter and October 1st but it is dog friendly between October and Easter when dogs are allowed.
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty at Gyllyngvase beach from mid May to the end of September. For more information about the lifeguard service - RNLI Area support centre Tel: 01872 572413 or email lifeguards@rnli.org.uk
- Gyllyngvase, Falmouth Surf Report
Surfing conditions at Gyllyngvase beach, Falmouth, including wave height, swell direction, wind direction and speed, tides times, sea temperature and weather conditions.
Go to yosurfer.com for surf reports & forecasts
- Castle Beach
Castle Beach is a small beach which is a mixture of sand and rocks. It has rock pools. Facilities include toilets near to the beach, car park at Gyllyngvase beach from where you can walk to Castle beach or at Pendennis Point and road parking on Cliff Road, shop. There is no lifeguard service.
Dogs are not allowed on Castle beach between Easter and October 1st but it is dog friendly between October and Easter when dogs are allowed.
- Swanpool Beach
Swanpool Beach is a sheltered sandy beach outside of Falmouth. Facilities include toilets, car park, cafe and a shop. The beach is easily accessible from the parking area. No lifeguard service.
Dogs are not allowed on Swanpool beach between Easter and October 1st but it is dog friendly between October and Easter when dogs are allowed.
- Maenporth Beach
Maenporth is a sheltered sandy beach a short drive from Falmouth. The beach has easy access from the car park. Facilities include toilets, cafe and car park.
Some lifeguard cover provided by the Falmouth Surf Life Saving Club.
Dogs are not allowed on Maenporth beach between Easter and October 1st but it is dog friendly between October and Easter when dogs are allowed.
Falmouth in History
The town has had a long and involved history since its foundation in the Elizabethan period. It was developed as a port by the Killigrew family, whose mansion, Arwenack, still remains, in part, at Grove Place. An obelisk was erected in 1737 to honour the family.
For nearly 200 years Falmouth was the home port of the Royal Mail Packet ships, becoming a seaside resort in the late 19th century after Falmouth became part of the rail network.
A full range of commercial facilities can be found in Falmouth, with branches of all the major banks, Post Office, famous high street stores and a large number of interesting specialist shops including galleries, antique stores and antiquarian book shops.
There is a wide variety of accommodation available from camp sites to luxury hotels. For holiday accommodation in and around Falmouth see Falmouth accommodation on this page or visit our Cornwall Accommodation.
Mooring facilities are available for visiting boats.
Please contact Falmouth Harbour Commissioners: +44 (0) 1326 312285/ 314379.
VHF radio: Channels 16 and 12.
There are a number of water based events held at Falmouth throughout the year including yacht racing and regattas. The Falmouth Oyster Festival, held every October is a celebration of Cornish sea food with exhibitions, cookery demonstrations and a variety of entertainment.
Please click on the Events link for details of forthcoming events or see What's On information featured below.
In addition to its own splendid setting which is a great attraction for visitors, Falmouth has a number of excellent all weather visitor attractions making it an ideal place to visit at any time of the year. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is one such attraction which is situated in the heart of Falmouth.
For information on Visitor Attractions please see below or visit our
Business Directory.
Places of Worship
Falmouth Parish Church. Church of King Charles the Martyr Tel: +44 (0) 1326 314176/312111
All Saints. Killigrew Street.
St Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church. Killigrew Road
Falmouth Temple Corps. Salvation Army. Brook Street
Tel: +44 (0) 1326 314356
Falmouth United Reformed Church 29 Dracaena Avenue
Tel: +44 (0)1326 314138
Emmanuel Baptist Church Western Terrace
Tel: +44 (0) 1326 315249
Falmouth Methodist Church. Killigrew Street.
The local administration operates a dog ban from Easter day until 1st October on the following beaches: Castle; Gyllyngvase; Swanpool; and Maenporth
Tourist Information Centre
11 Market Strand
Prince of Wales Pier
Falmouth
TR11 3DF
Tel: +44 (0)1326 312300
Emergency Services, Hospitals & Community Information
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Location:
Falmouth is situated on the south coast of Cornwall. For those travelling by road to Cornwall, Falmouth is easily accessed via the A30 and A39.
For rail travellers, Falmouth Station is on the Truro-Falmouth branch line. Change trains at Truro for Falmouth.
Falmouth is well served by a bus and coach network.
See Travelling to and around Cornwall for more transport information and links to timetables.
Books:
Falmouth in Old Photographs
Peter Gilson
160 pages
ISBN 10: 075245319X
Price: From £11.69
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Falmouth Holiday Accommodation
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Businesses in or around Falmouth
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Cornish Holiday Cottages
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Farm & Cottage Holidays
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in Falmouth
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Bosvathick Farm Riding Stables
(Horseriding Centres)
Easyprint Cornwall
(Personalised Printing)
K & S Cruises
(Boat Trips)
Mali Thai
(Restaurants)
Mali Thai
(Thai Restaurants)
Simpson Brothers Ltd
(Clothing - Classic / Men's / Women's)
Tall Ships Trading
(Nautical Instruments / Maritime Gifts / Interest)
The Bolitho School
(Private Schools)
U-No-Hu
(Fitness, Keep Fit, Aerobics and Exercise Music)
WCRAS - West Cornwall Removals, Storage and Haulage
(Removals)
Yew Tree Gallery
(Galleries)
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Car Boot Sales in Falmouth
Car Boot Sale. Every Friday 12.30pm. Falmouth Rugby Ground, Tregenver Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Cars From £6.00
Market Traders £1.00 per foot frontage
Admission 30p Children free
Refreshments and toilets available. Tel: 078 078 078 88
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