Showing posts with label Attractions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Attractions. Show all posts

Saturday, 28 June 2014

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/

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

Friday, 23 August 2013

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