A Blog for people staying at Captain White's Reward - helping them get the most out of their time in Falmouth and Cornwall. Tips, recommendations and referrals. Use the subject words to navigate areas of interest, as posts are in no particular date order
Showing posts with label Attractions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Attractions. Show all posts
Saturday, 28 June 2014
Classic Airforce Museum - Newquay
A great place for plane geeks. They also offer flights in classic aircraft: http://www.classicairforce.com/
Friday, 9 May 2014
St Mawes Castle
English Heritage Castle on the outskirts of St Mawes. Perfect for a walk and explore, once you have caught the ferry over from Falmouth: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-mawes-castle/
Sunday, 13 April 2014
38 Reasons you need to go to Cornwall
Some trivia and inspiration: http://www.buzzfeed.com/tomphillips/38-reasons-you-need-to-go-to-cornwall
Labels:
Activities,
Attractions,
Beaches,
Cornwall,
Gardens,
Guides,
villages
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Falriver Guide
An excellent guide to the local area. Ideas for walks, eating out, beaches, gardens, attractions, ferries etc... Covers everywhere around the Fal River and Coastline: http://www.falriver.co.uk
Labels:
Attractions,
Beaches,
Cafes,
Falmouth,
Gardens,
Guides,
Restaurants,
Transport
Friday, 23 August 2013
National Maritime Museum - Falmouth
Key local attraction. Open throughout the year and Adult Admission is £11: http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php
Sunday, 11 August 2013
Tate Gallery - St Ives
The Cornwall outpost for the famous gallery - always great exhibitions. St Ives gets very busy in the Summer months and parking is a nightmare. St Ives is approximately 25 miles from Falmouth by car: http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives
Eden Project - St Austell
World famous gardens and research centre. Adult admissions are £14 and open all year (late night opening in the Summer). Can be reached by car, or train to St Austell: http://www.edenproject.com
The Lost Gardens of Heligan - St Austell
One of the most beautiful gardens in Britain - worth the journey. Open throughout the year. Adult tickets are £11. Its approximately 25 miles from Falmouth: http://www.heligan.com
Saturday, 10 August 2013
Falmouth Art Gallery
Pop in for a bit of culture - great news, its free admission: http://www.falmouthartgallery.com/Gallery/Home
St Mawes Castle
An English Heritage site, with beautiful views. Open throughout the year (restricted times in the Winter). Adults admission - £4.50: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-mawes-castle/
Pendennis Castle - Falmouth
An English Heritage site. Open throughout the year, but with restricted times in the Winter months (check website). Adult admission is £6.70 (concessions for children and family tickets available). There is a simple cafe, serving refreshments and snacks. Its a 2 mile walk from Captain White's Reward. Great history and spectacular views of the bay: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/
Trebah Garden - Mawnan Smith (near Falmouth)
A beautiful sub tropical paradise. Approximately 6 miles from Captain White's Reward, so a nice walk. There is also a pleasant cafe. Open from the 1 March - 31 October. Adult admission is £8.50 (there are discounts for Senior Citizens and Children): http://www.trebahgarden.co.uk
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