Falmouth has been shaped and influenced by its strong connection to the sea. Combining a fascinating maritime heritage and modern creativity, Falmouth is building a name for itself as one of the South West’s leading cultural and festival destinations.
Falmouth is set in the Carrick Roads, and forms the third deepest natural harbour in the world. It is also famous for being the start or finish point of various round-the-world record- breaking voyages, such as those of Sir Francis Chichester and Dame Ellen MacArthur.
A flourishing port for over 400 years, today Falmouth is a bustling town with many attractions including the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Henry VIII’s Pendennis Castle. Visit Falmouth’s charming mix of shops, from specialist outlets to well-known high street names and art galleries. Falmouth is well known for it’s culinary delights and has a vast array of restaurants, cafés and pubs. From elegant fine dining to relaxed beach cafés and riverside pubs – Falmouth has it all.
For more local information head to http://www.falmouth.co.uk
Menehay Farm is also situated a short walk from the village of Budock Water which offers a village pub HOME | Trelly, a bistro and shop. Budock is steeped in history, surrounded by countryside walks, and a beautiful 13th century church.
- Surrounded by countryside, with the sea and the town on your doorstep
- Campsite under a mile from Swanpool
- Pendennis Point
- Custom House Quay
- The cobbled streets of Falmouth Town, filled with great shops, pubs & restaurants
- National Maritime Museum
- Maenporth Beach
- Footpath to Swanpool Beach
- The bay and Little Dennis
- Lovely Coastal Path walk to nearby Maenporth