What to do and see in Falmouth, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

Hire one of our boats to explore riverside villages, hidden creeks, beautiful gardens, waterside pubs and stunning scenery. We have something for everyone, from family motor boats to traditional sailing boats. You will be fitted with your own lifejacket and given full instructions on boat handling. Our boats are available for hourly, daily or weekly hire.

One and half cruise along the Helford River and creeks including Daphne du Maurier's inspiration Frenchman's Creek.Launching from the Budock Vean Hotel foreshore, after a lovely stroll through award winning gardens. Comfy seats, the Hannah Molly seats up to 12 people. Private Charters are available. Cruises daily, times will vary due to tides. Please contact us for cruise times.

Join us for an exhilarating day sail with superb deli lunch included for up to 8 guests or a stunning sunset sail during your stay in Falmouth. If you feel a little more adventurous and want a more active experience then join us for an adventure charter, we cruise the coast of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, the Channel Islands and Brittany. Explore, Discover, Dream

Self drive boats for hire in Falmouth. The boats are licensed to carry 6 people, fully insured, highly reliable, very safe for families and are suitable for day cruising or pottering around the harbour for an hour or so.Our most popular hire is the half day and can be booked online quickly and easily. Your boat will be waiting for you on the day.No experience whatsoever is needed, we give you full instruction and a map and will talk you through the various options available for you to explore.We also offer river experiences that include Cornish picnics!A day you'll never forget.

ElementalUK is a Cornish adventure centre offering a range of watersports that bring you face to face with the elements. Our aim is to help you get the most from immersing yourself in the challenges and thrills of the natural world while learning valuable skills and having fun. You'll find us at Swanpool Beach, Falmouth , on the sheltered south-west coast of Cornwall, which is a great place to try your hand at all manner of wet and wild watersports and also at Tolcarne Beach in Newquay, Cornwall.Whatever activity you choose to do with us, you'll find that Elemental UK has an immaculate safety record, an array of state-of-the-art equipment, a fabulous location and a team of happy and dedicated staff to make your experience one to remember.

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.

We are an outdoor adventure company situated on Falmouth's only Blueflag beach and a stone's throw from the world famous harbour. Gylly Adventures offer a range of water and land-based activities from coasteering, to Kayaking, Climbing and Standup Paddleboarding. We focus on providing a fun, safe and adventurous environment to allow you to experience, discover and explore all that Falmouth, and Cornwall has to offer.

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!! ;-)

If you’re looking to get out on the water on a SUP, you’ve come to the right place! We are the only dedicated specialist SUP centre in the UK and we can’t wait to make your experience with us world class. We are so excited to provide you with all new 2017 Fanatic paddle boards, new lightweight paddles, and from ION we have the most luxurious wetsuits to date! With our years of experience and passion, we’re here to deliver professional, safe and above all memorable board hire, lessons, and guided tours. If it is your first time Stand Up Paddleboarding and are looking to get into the sport or if you have any concerns such as falling in the open ocean or your physical ability, we recommend you take a Taster SUP Lesson, a beginner SUP lesson, or a private lesson so that you can be guided by our expert instructors to guarantee that you achieve and enjoy your experience with us. If you are looking for a little more from your experience with us, you can test the inner adventurer inside your soul and go above and beyond what you ever expected you could achieve on a SUP. Our unique pre-tour lesson will ensure that you are armed with all the skills you’ll need to enjoy the most incredible SUP adventure imaginable. Our tours have been specially designed by our experienced and passionate guides who have not only paddled the Cornish coastline for the last 10 years, but also all over the world. The secret beaches, the hidden caves and the sub tropical coastline is just waiting for you to discover it. We’ll kit you out with specialist Fanatic touring boards, lightweight paddles and the most comfy wetsuit you’ve ever worn. So whether it’s for a fun packed team building day where you paddle to a lighthouse, discover a shipwreck or go on an overnight wilderness adventure, or maybe you just need a gentle romantic break from the norm, our adventures are set in the most beautiful locations in the country and guaranteed to leave you with amazing life long memories. You can be sure that your experience with us will be all you ever hoped for.

Sailing and powerboat training centre. Accredited courses or fun sessions available. From absolute beginners to salty sea-dogs!!