Guidebook for Penryn
Entertainment & Activities
Falmouth Golf Club
Swanpool RoadOn the cliffs and within easy reach of Sorgente.
Many guests recommend this on rainy days, and it's not far from Sorgente.
6 locals recommend
Raze the Roof indoor children's soft play, birthday parties & laser tag arena
30a Kernick RoadMany guests recommend this on rainy days, and it's not far from Sorgente.
Arts & Culture
Falmouth Art Gallery
The MoorGreat collection of Art works.
Buy an annual membership and visit as many times as you like, get free entrance to Eden Project and more. 01326 313388
114 locals recommend
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery QuayBuy an annual membership and visit as many times as you like, get free entrance to Eden Project and more. 01326 313388
Alternative cinema and art exhibitions in the centre of Falmouth. 24 Church St. Box office 01326 212300
57 locals recommend
The Poly
24 Church StAlternative cinema and art exhibitions in the centre of Falmouth. 24 Church St. Box office 01326 212300
Parks & Nature
Eden Project
Within 90 mins drive depends on traffic.
Limited opening times but only a brisk work up the hill from Sorgente.
21 locals recommend
Enys Gardens
Limited opening times but only a brisk work up the hill from Sorgente.
Unlike other gardens in the region and runs down to a beach. 01326 252200
Next to Glendurgan Garden in Mawnan Smith.
Trebah Gardens station
Unlike other gardens in the region and runs down to a beach. 01326 252200
Next to Glendurgan Garden in Mawnan Smith.
(closed in winter) 01326 252020, next to
Trebah Gardens in Mawnan Smith.
160 locals recommend
Glendurgan Garden
(closed in winter) 01326 252020, next to
Trebah Gardens in Mawnan Smith.
A must in spring and summer. (National Trust) Feock, nr Truro. 01872 862090
220 locals recommend
National Trust - Trelissick Garden
A must in spring and summer. (National Trust) Feock, nr Truro. 01872 862090
Beautiful sandy cove, perfect for sun bathing, rock-pooling fishing and boating. Offers great views across Falmouth Bay towards Pendennis Castle and some superb coastal walking opportunities onwards t
22 locals recommend
Maenporth Beach Cafe
Maenporth RoadBeautiful sandy cove, perfect for sun bathing, rock-pooling fishing and boating. Offers great views across Falmouth Bay towards Pendennis Castle and some superb coastal walking opportunities onwards t
Food Scene
12th c. thatched pub and restaurant. A great walk along the river from Sorgente. Path starts on Church Rd. (left at pelican crossing). Restronguet Creek 01326 372678
162 locals recommend
Pandora Inn
Restronguet Hill12th c. thatched pub and restaurant. A great walk along the river from Sorgente. Path starts on Church Rd. (left at pelican crossing). Restronguet Creek 01326 372678
Mariners Takeaway
62-64 Lower Market StClosest and best fish and chips
Good for pasties, eat in or take away, on the main street in Penryn, opposite the fish and chip shop
Pippins Pasties
57 The TerraceGood for pasties, eat in or take away, on the main street in Penryn, opposite the fish and chip shop
Originally called Miss Peabody’s. A short walk (underneath the wind turbines).
Source local, organic and fair trade ingredients with lots of their menu being veggie or vegan. Children friendly. Free Wifi access. 01326 374424.
36 locals recommend
Muddy Beach
Commercial RoadOriginally called Miss Peabody’s. A short walk (underneath the wind turbines).
Source local, organic and fair trade ingredients with lots of their menu being veggie or vegan. Children friendly. Free Wifi access. 01326 374424.
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest ale house in Falmouth. 1, The Moor. Step back into the past - a great pint of Real ale!
9 locals recommend
Seven Stars, Falmouth
1 The MoorOldest ale house in Falmouth. 1, The Moor. Step back into the past - a great pint of Real ale!
Pub and good honest food, great views!
Beacon St. Falmouth TR11 2AQ 01326 315 425
42 locals recommend
The Boathouse Pub & Restaurant
Trevethan HillPub and good honest food, great views!
Beacon St. Falmouth TR11 2AQ 01326 315 425
Essentials
Also has the cheapest diesel and petrol in the area. Towards Falmouth, go up the two-lane steep hill, last exit off the big roundabout next to Lidl. At the top of the hill and right at the roundabout, then right at the next one.
37 locals recommend
Asda Falmouth Superstore
Jennings RoadAlso has the cheapest diesel and petrol in the area. Towards Falmouth, go up the two-lane steep hill, last exit off the big roundabout next to Lidl. At the top of the hill and right at the roundabout, then right at the next one.
Lidl
Falmouth RoadTowards Falmouth at first roundabout
Sainsbury's
On the way to Falmouth, off second roundabout
Sightseeing
Henry VIII built Pendennis Castle to defend Carrick Roads, in 1540. In the late 16th century, under threat from the Spanish Armada, the defences at Pendennis were strengthened by the building of angled ramparts. During the Civil War, Pendennis Castle was the second to last fort to surrender to the Parliamentary Army.
203 locals recommend
Pendennis Castle
Castle DriveHenry VIII built Pendennis Castle to defend Carrick Roads, in 1540. In the late 16th century, under threat from the Spanish Armada, the defences at Pendennis were strengthened by the building of angled ramparts. During the Civil War, Pendennis Castle was the second to last fort to surrender to the Parliamentary Army.