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Falmouth lies on the south coast of Cornwall in the south west and surrounding with beautiful countryside and wooded bays. With a rich maritime heritage Falmouth has a lovely harbour and quaint cobbled streets leading downwards towards to the seafront.
With two beautiful castles built to protect the harbour by Henry the eighth to visit and the National Maritime Museum as well as the picturesque coastline to explore you will not be disappointed with your holiday visit.
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| Picture of the beautiful Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth | |
Falmouth was little more than a fishing village when Pendennis Castle was constructed in the 16th century due to the threat from the Spanish Armada. Its growth continued with the building of its deep water harbour a century later which was proposed by Sir John Killigrew who was from a merchant family that dominated local life. Falmouth's prosperity was assured when it became chief base of the Falmouth Packets in 1689 which delivered mail and bullion to the Mediterranean and the Americas.
Today Pendennis Castle is Falmouth's most popular attraction and there are regular battle re-enactments around the central Keep area as well as occasional concerts and theatre productions. Falmouth's National Maritime Museum stands on the seafront and offers a fascinating exploration of water-borne craft from all over the world with ever changing exhibits and interactive gadgetry for all the family.
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| Picture of the Falmouth Maritime Museum, an excellent place to visit | |
Just walking around Falmouth's quayside and Old Town you will be impressed with the architecture from the different eras of growth. Today Falmouth has developed a growing art scene with Falmouth Art Centre and Falmouth Art Gallery displaying contemporary art and with regular exhibitions. The bohemian theme continues to the north of the high street with bookshops, cafes and splendid restaurants.
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