Guidebook for Falmouth
Food Scene
Espressini Artisan Coffee
39 Killigrew Stfor the best coffee in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great pub in a historic old building, right by the quayside. Live music sometimes.
61 locals recommend
Chain Locker
Quay StreetA great pub in a historic old building, right by the quayside. Live music sometimes.
Sightseeing
Built by Henry VIII on the headland guarding Falmouth harbour (and a twenty minute walk along the seafront from the house), the castle is of historical and architectural interest in a beautiful coastal setting with views to St Mawes and across Falmouth Bay to the Lizard (English Heritage).
203 locals recommend
Pendennis Castle
Castle DriveBuilt by Henry VIII on the headland guarding Falmouth harbour (and a twenty minute walk along the seafront from the house), the castle is of historical and architectural interest in a beautiful coastal setting with views to St Mawes and across Falmouth Bay to the Lizard (English Heritage).
Arts & Culture
Plenty to interest people of all ages, even if you are not 'boaty', the NMMC is crammed full of boats historic and modern, with lots of other maritime-themed activities to engage with.
172 locals recommend
Maritime Museum station
Plenty to interest people of all ages, even if you are not 'boaty', the NMMC is crammed full of boats historic and modern, with lots of other maritime-themed activities to engage with.
The Poly is an independent cinema, art gallery and venue for talks and other events. Check their website for details.
57 locals recommend
The Poly
24 Church StThe Poly is an independent cinema, art gallery and venue for talks and other events. Check their website for details.
Shopping
The partly cobbled Arwennack and Church streets are full of independent and local shops. The buildings and 'opes' which run down to the harbourside retain something of the late 18th century feel of their origins.
Arwenack Street
Arwenack StreetThe partly cobbled Arwennack and Church streets are full of independent and local shops. The buildings and 'opes' which run down to the harbourside retain something of the late 18th century feel of their origins.
Essentials
A five minute walk away on the quayside, this store has all the essentials and more. For delicious pasties and other local foods, continue along Arwennack Street and Church Street into the town.
16 locals recommend
Tesco Express
A five minute walk away on the quayside, this store has all the essentials and more. For delicious pasties and other local foods, continue along Arwennack Street and Church Street into the town.
Everything Else
This is a beautiful sandy beach ten minutes' walk from our house. As well as sunbathing and swimming, you can enjoy the excellent food and views in the Gylly Cafe or hire wetsuits and paddleboarding equipment.
149 locals recommend
Gyllyngvase Beach
This is a beautiful sandy beach ten minutes' walk from our house. As well as sunbathing and swimming, you can enjoy the excellent food and views in the Gylly Cafe or hire wetsuits and paddleboarding equipment.