Falmouth Attractions
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Well worth the journey by road to the end of the A39 or by rail to the west of Cornwall is the town noted for its maritime links, Falmouth, on the famous River Fal.
Now mainly concerned with providing good tourist accommodation in its attractive Georgian buildings Falmouth has become a fine holiday destination.
The town provides plenty of shopping from high street names and speciality outlets and cafes and restaurants offer plenty of choice to the hungry and thirsty.
The visitor can find much to see and do in the town and its immediate area and the mild climate is a bonus.
From the days of the packet ships to the Tall Ships of recent times, transatlantic sailing starts and finishes, with names such as Dame Ellen MacArthur and Sir Francis Chichester involved and as a stop for cruise liners, the sheltered waters of Falmouth Bay have provided a haven to seafarers. Falmouth Harbour and Carrick Roads are the deepest in Western Europe
Today the essence of much of this history and more detail of the sea and ships can be experienced and explained from a visit to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Opened in February2003 in a splendid building designed by M. J. Long the museum provides a wealth of information, displays and interactive attractions to appeal to all age groups. Throughout the year there are a series of workshops and events mounted by the Maritime Museum.
From the town there are five beaches close to hand. Castle,Tunnel, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Maenporth. On a map these start at Pendennis Castle and go towards the Helford River.
If being on the water is appealing there is much to offer in the way of ferry links to other places in the area. In fact it is possible to see much of the best in and around Falmouth without the use of a car.
Truro, with its cathedral, pretty St. Mawes for its Castle and ongoing ferry links tp the charms of the Roseland area, and the Helford River with its creeks and natural beauty can all be accessed by regular boat services.
From Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth Fal River Links boats will take you on their trip to National Trust Trelissick Gardens where the ferry fare will give entitlement to a discounted entry.
On foot a gentle two hour walk from Falmouth to Glendurgan Gardens at Mawnan Smith can provide a day’s outing, with the return journey being taken on The Truronian T4 bus if wished.
These are among many beautiful gardens in the region which thrive on the gentle Westcountry climatic conditions. Lush, sub-tropical plants have long been able to thrive in this region and were often introduced in Victorian times by plant hunters returning on packet boats to Falmouth Harbour.
Falmouth town with the River Fal and Falmouth Harbour all link to provide an attractive base for an interesting and comfortable holiday.
For places to stay in Falmouth and the South West of England, visit www.staysouthwest.com, an accommodation portal featuring places to stay across the South West of England.
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About the Author
Robert Baldry lives and works in the South West of England. He is one of the founders of www.staysouthwest.com, an accommodation portal featuring places to stay across the South West of England.
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