Top Things to do in Falmouth
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Falmouth, England
Discover the best top things to do in Falmouth, United Kingdom including Falmouth Lifeboat, Marlborough House, Pendennis Castle, Falmouth Seafront Promenade, Maenporth to Swanpool Path Walk, South West Coast Path - Rosemullion Head Circular, Pendennis Point, Falmouth and Pendennis Head Circular Walk, Budock Water and the Lakes Circular Walk, Killigrew Monument.
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1. Falmouth Lifeboat
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5.0 based on 153 reviews
Falmouth Lifeboat Station is one of a number of stations around the coast designated as an 'Explore Station'. This means that the station is open to visitors for most of the year, subject always to operational requirements. A team of volunteers provide free guided tours of the station's B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat and Severn class all-weather lifeboat. There is no need to book, just go into the lifeboat shop attached to the station. Group visits can be booked in advance. Please visit the station website for more information.
2. Marlborough House
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Marlborough House is a small country house. Built around 1810 for John Bull, the celebrated Packet Captain, and originally named Marlborough Cottage, it comprises 3 stories with slightly later 19th Century heightened 2-storey wings at which point it was renamed Marlborough House. Now under new ownership, it is undergoing detailed renovation works following a period when it fell into ruin.
Reviewed By HillyBird - Falmouth, United Kingdom
It is lovely to see this wonderful old house that is part of Falmouth’s history being so painstakingly restored. The house had been left to fall into a desperate state of repair in the last few years. I have walked past here many times over the years imagining what the inside would be like and the history behind it. I was fortunate enough to attend Burns Night there this year. The restoration that has been carried out is magnificent and is being sympathetically and lovingly carried out by the new owners Chris and Karen. When the restoration is completed it will truly be a beautiful jewel in our lovely town once again.
3. Pendennis Castle
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4.5 based on 2,022 reviews
Explore one of Henry VIII's finest coastal fortresses, Pendennis Castle, which has defended Cornwall against foreign invasion since Tudor times. Discover how the castle has evolved, and experience the sights and sounds of battle. Explore the fascinating new exhibition which examines the role of the castle as part of Fortress Falmouth during the First World War.
Reviewed By Trucks47 - Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Had a great few hours touring around the castle and the grounds, amazing views and the weather was on our side????The real highlight were the excellent tour guides of the Keep tower and Half moon battery and special mention to "Sergeant Steve" who was very informative and is a real asset in the service he provides. Good value and well worth a visit.????????????????
4. Falmouth Seafront Promenade
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4.5 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By Manderj - Nuneaton, United Kingdom
It was lovely to stroll along the promenade. It was a nice sunny day when we visited. So pleasant. Nice bar next to the promenade called the grapes. We also walked into the shopping area and there were some lovely shops to browse. Definitely worth a visit. We parked in the quarry car park which is close to the shops and promenade. However there is a steep hill to get to the car park.
5. Maenporth to Swanpool Path Walk
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
With its sandy shoreline, clear shallow water and a treasure trove of rock pools, the beach at Maenporth is brilliant place for a picnic - but so is Swanpool beach, for all the same reasons, and it has the added advantage of a nature reserve behind with an abundance of wildlife. This short 1.7 mile stroll on the South West Coast Path links the two beaches: walk back the same way, or catch the bus.
Reviewed By 236conradc - Petersfield, United Kingdom
Beatiful walk from Penwarne to Maenporth with the kids as well as an amazing early morning run from Penwarne, through Maenporth to Swanpool and back, all along the coastal path, stunning views out over Falmouth Bay.
6. South West Coast Path - Rosemullion Head Circular
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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.
7. Pendennis Point
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Seafood_Savourer - Greater London, United Kingdom
Well worth the visit for the spectacular views out to sea, spotting The Mannacles, peering up the harbour, and a lingering over an ice cream
8. Falmouth and Pendennis Head Circular Walk
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
The walk starts in Falmouth and heads past the National Maritime Museum and along wooded paths of Pendennis Point to pass the castle and reach the blockhouse, then follows the seafront to Gyllyngvase and Swanpool beaches, returning via Swanpool nature reserve and the Poly.
Reviewed By Alyson67 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
We enjoyed this walk very much. We where very lucky with the weather, very hot, so a perfect shady walk. Walking in August thought it would be busy, but it was fairly quiet, think everyone was on the beach!
9. Budock Water and the Lakes Circular Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
A circular walk from what was once the parish church for Falmouth to the 19th Century College Lake and early 20th Century Argal Lake where the ruins of 18th Century mills lie beneath the water. 6.5 miles. Steepness: easy-moderate.
10. Killigrew Monument
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