Top Things to do in Falmouth
Things to do in Falmouth, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Falmouth, United Kingdom including Sunny Cove (arthur's Beach), The Flicka Foundation - Donkey Sanctuary, Mylor to Flushing circular walk, Trebah Garden, Glendurgan Garden, Potager Garden, Queen Mary Gardens, Swanpool Beach, South West Coast Path - Rosemullion Head Circular, Penjerrick Garden.
Restaurants in Falmouth
1. Sunny Cove (arthur's Beach)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. The Flicka Foundation - Donkey Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 286 reviews
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU WRITE YOUR REVIEW. The Flicka Foundation is a sanctuary for donkeys. We are NOT an attraction, but a working sanctuary that spends seven days a week rescuing and rehabilitating donkeys from cruelty, neglect and abandonment. We welcome visitors through our gates 'free of charge' to see our work and meet our big family. We have a tea room serving delicious light snacks and home made cakes and a small rustic gift cabin with some donkey merchandise (both help with charity funds), the rest of the centre is dedicated to our rescues enjoying being free, loved and cared for, they are the priority here, their happiness and as much free will as we can give them. If you are looking for lots to do and see Flicka is not the place for you - if you love animals and want to see alot of contented donkeys and ponies living in peace and tranquility please visit they would love to meet you - we would too!! ;-)
Reviewed By pamelab128 - Falmouth, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit to support the wonderful work of this amazing sanctuary, it has a new parking area, a super cafe serving reasonable priced snacks, a small gift shop, friendly caring volunteer staff and of course the gorgeous donkeys who are the lucky ones to be given a loving home for life. It’s free to enter but all donations are welcome and needed to help care for the donkeys.
3. Mylor to Flushing circular walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
A circular walk within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Mylor along the creeks of Carrick Roads to Flushing. 4.1 miles. Steepness: easy-moderate.
Reviewed By GinHappy50 - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This is a very dog friendly walk, there are a few styles but they are easy to negotiate. There are a couple of good pubs in Flushing and a cute little cafe.
4. Trebah Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,453 reviews
This magnificent 26-acre Cornish ravine garden features a rich collection of rare and exotic plants, trees and shrubs.
Reviewed By Pennpenn2
We were disappointed with The Lost Gardens of Heligan and thought Trebah might be similar. How wrong we were. The informal sub tropical gardens are an absolute delight with spectacular planting, beautiful lakes, all year round interest and winding routes taking visitors in various directions including to a private beach on the beautiful Helford estuary. There is something new to see in every part of the garden. The cafe, gift shop and garden shop were all of good quality. We will definitely visit again in a different season.
5. Glendurgan Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 992 reviews
Lose yourself in the three valleys of Glendurgan Garden - full of fun, natural beauty and amazing plants. Discover giant rhubarb plants in the jungle-like lower valley and spiky arid plants basking in the sunny upper slopes. Wander through the garden down to the beautiful hamlet of Durgan on the Helford River: a place to watch birds and boats, skim stones and build sand-castles.Find a boat-seat, gigantic tulip-trees and ponds teeming with wildlife. Learn about the Fox family who created this 'small peace [sic] of heaven on earth.'
Reviewed By X5851ALchrism - Winchester, United Kingdom
Great fun 1/2 day trip with the kiddies, maze and sandwiches by the gunnera Pond for the kids and a walk all the way down to Durgan village for a little explore by the sea. When you make it back up top stop at the boat seat for the obligatory photo and then hattie’s veggie lasagne or crab and asparagus tart are your richly earned reward.
6. Potager Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Open for BOOKINGS ONLY - please visit our web site Vegetarian café serving freshly made food, home baked cakes and great coffee. Gardens are dog and child friendly - come and relax a while! Keep an eye on the web site for evening events, craft workshops and art exhibitions.
Reviewed By Sallyjodevon
Well worth a visit for the cafe. Vegetarian meals and good coffee. Community run gardens all run by volunteers. Brilliant ethos.
7. Queen Mary Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By marksU7JU
Well kept garden with Mediterranean plants all around. There are benches around to rest on and a car park just over the road.
8. Swanpool Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By CornwallBillsy - Truro, United Kingdom
Took my family paddle boarding. The beach is perfect for any weekend paddle boarders like us and the hire shop helped loads with my hire purchase as well as a gave few tips on where best to go. Really good experience and my children loved the calm waters.
9. South West Coast Path - Rosemullion Head Circular
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
A 4 mile circular walk along parts of the South West Coast Path with spectacular views of Rosemullion Head, secluded coves and the beautiful Helford Estuary. Make time to visit the gardens at Caerwinion, too, when primroses and blue anemones grow beneath the rhododendrons and camellias.
10. Penjerrick Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By houseofthrashion - Falmouth, United Kingdom
I visited the gardens with my two children on a hot summer's day and walked there from Falmouth. The gardens are indeed subtropical, we loved exploring and trying to work out where the paths were. We were amazed by the natural beauty and the many different areas on offer including a damselfly pond, bridge adjoining the two gardens and the amazing size of the tree ferns. We loved the sculptures and the many seating options which were needed for rest! We walked around for ages but still couldn't find the maze so we will definitely return. The only complaint I have is we couldn't find the honesty box, we posted our entrance fee in the letter box, whoops, sorry!!
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