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Things to see in Falmouth (United Kingdom): 48 places and when to go
Falmouth is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Temples (8), Food and drink (8). The best known are Pendennis Castle, St Mawes Castle and Carn Brea Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.1309, -5.1043
- Places
- 48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Temples (8) · Food and drink (8) · Museums and art (7) · Beaches (7) · Nature (6)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 218 km as the crow flies
What to see in Falmouth
The places in and around Falmouth, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pendennis CastleDevice Fort on the west side of the estuary of the River Fal, near Falmouth in Cornwall, England, UK4.4 km
- St Mawes CastleCastle in Cornwall built in the 16th century6.4 km
- Carn Brea CastleFormer hunting lodge in Cornwall, England, UK14 km
- Carn Brea, RedruthHistory14 km
- Carrick RoadsEstuary in Cornwall, England, UK6.7 km
- St Anthony's LighthouseLighthouse in Gerrans, Cornwall, England, UK6.4 km
- Carwynnen QuoitDolmen in Cornwall, England, UK15 km
- Falmouth Art GalleryArt museum in Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom3.6 km
- GyllyngvaseBeach in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK3.0 km
- St Grada and Holy Cross Church, GradeAnglican church in Cornwall, England, UK17 km
- St John the Evangelist's Church, TruroChurch building in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK15 km
- All Saints' Church, TuckingmillChurch in Cornwall, England, UK16 km
- Carn MarthHill in Cornwall, UK13 km
- Church of King Charles the Martyr, FalmouthChurch in Falmouth, Falmouth, England, UK3.6 km
- Halliggye FogouFogou in Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall, England, UK9.4 km
- National Maritime Museum CornwallMuseum in Cornwall, United Kingdom3.8 km
- St Mawes' Church, St MawesChurch building in St Mawes, Cornwall, England, UK6.9 km
- St Just's Church, St Just in RoselandChurch in St Just in Roseland, Cornwall, England, UK8.5 km
- St Laud's Church, MabeChurch in Mabe, Cornwall, England, UK3.3 km
- East Pool mineCopper, arsenic, tungsten and tin mine in Carn Brea, Cornwall, England, UK16 km
- King Edward MineTin mining museum in Camborne, Cornwall15 km
- MaenporthBeaches1.0 km
- Museum of Cornish LifeLocal museum in Helston, Cornwall, England, UK13 km
- Penryn Town HallMunicipal building in Penryn, Cornwall, England, UK4.1 km
And the other 24, by what you come to do:
- History: Poldark Mine
- Temples: Church of St Gerrans
- Beaches: Swanpool Beach, Great Molunan Beach, Leggan Cove, Porthbeor Beach, Towan Beach
- Food and drink: Black and Gold Organic Distillery, Cuckoo Valley Cider, Dynamite Valley Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom, Gweal Mellin Cider Co, Keltek Brewery, Lacuna Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom, Treens Brewery & Taproom, Verdant Brewing Co Brewery & Taproom
- With kids: Cornish Seal Sanctuary
- Nature: Devichoys Wood Nature Reserve, Fletchings Cove, Nare Cove, Nelly's Cove
- Diving: Pendennis Shore Dive
- Hiking: South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford), South West Coast Path (Section 29: Helford to Falmouth), South West Coast Path (Section 30: Falmouth to Portloe)
When to go to Falmouth
The best time to visit Falmouth is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:18
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:12
- JunBest time16:08
- JulBest time15:45
- AugBest time14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:27
- NovBetter not8:44
- DecPossible7:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 51. In June, 48 of the 48 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Falmouth
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 218 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Falmouth?
The best known: Pendennis Castle, St Mawes Castle, Carn Brea Castle, Carn Brea, Redruth, Carrick Roads. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Falmouth?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 51.
How do you get to Falmouth?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 218 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Falmouth as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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