Top Things to do in Falmouth
Top 10 Things to do in Falmouth, England
Discover the best top things to do in Falmouth, United Kingdom including Falmouth Lifeboat, The Flicka Foundation - Donkey Sanctuary, Pendennis Castle, Glendurgan Garden, Falmouth Seafront Promenade, Swanpool Beach, Flushing Ferry, Gyllyngvase Beach, Pendennis Point, National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
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1. Falmouth Lifeboat
Overall Ratings
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. 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. Pendennis Castle
Overall Ratings
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. 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.
5. Falmouth Seafront Promenade
Overall Ratings
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.
6. 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.
7. Flushing Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
M.V. Miranda Licensed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to carry 34 passengers with two crew or 12 passengers with one crew. travelling the short distance between Falmouth and Flushing, once an hour in the Winter and every 30 minutes in the Summer
Reviewed By davidh066 - Falmouth, United Kingdom
Catch the small ferry over from Falmouth Prince of Wales pier to flushing - then you can walk around to Mylor Harbour or take the longer walk across to the Pandora Inn. Very friendly guy on the ferry which runs practically everyday of the year and always on schedule.
8. Gyllyngvase Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By 445gerlindr
We enjoyed spending some of our holiday time on this beautifully kept beach, Although most of it is quiet coarse sand, at low tide soft sand makes for lovely swimming. The backdrop of exotic Queen Mary's Gardens adds to its charm.
9. Pendennis Point
Overall Ratings
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
10. National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,094 reviews
With over 15 galleries, a boatbuilding workshop, exciting new exhibitions every year, interactive exhibits and a collection that spans The National Small Boat collection, artworks, maps and charts, memorabilia and other objects there’s plenty to explore. Located in a breathtaking location overlooking aptly named Discovery Quay in the centre of Falmouth, The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is an award winning museum celebrating the sea.
Reviewed By theaparry - Great Malvern, United Kingdom
This lovely museum on the harbour’s edge is well worth the entry fee, which will last for a year, and is therefore a bargain. The tower with its viewing platform is impressive, and the underwater level is amazing, the cafe has a grandstand view of all the comings and goings of a busy Harbour. Lots about boat building and nautical history, a very good Titanic exhibition and a beautiful one by James Dodds with his awe inspiring oils of small boats and stunning Lino cuts of fishing and other small craft in various coastal destinations. You could spend all day there, or keep going back each time you fancy it
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