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lthough Pendennis Castle, Work began on Falmouth Docks
and on the opposite side in 1858, and the railway reached
Falmouth Moor
Prince of Wales Pier
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of the River Fal, St Mawes the town five years later, bringing top of Killigrew Street 1018 1618
Castle, were built by King Henry prosperity and tourism to the town. Fox Rosehill Gardens 1020 1620 OPEN TOP Atlantic Coaster
VII in the 16th century to guard the National Maritime Museum 1025 1625 Bluff headlands and blissful beaches
During the Second World War,

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estuary, the town of Falmouth came Pendennis Rise 1027 1627 between Padstow and Newquay.
Falmouth was the launching Pendennis Point 1031 1631
into being slightly later, in the early
point for Operation Chariot, Pendennis Castle 1033 1633 Dartmoor Explorer
you’ll see 17th century.
the famous Commando raid The Falmouth Hotel 1034 1634 A scenic ride over the wild moorland
the best of After the new church was on the heavily defended docks Royal Duchy Hotel 1035 1635 landscapes of Dartmoor.
consecrated in 1665, the town grew. of St Nazaire in France, Gyllyngdune Gardens 1037 1637
Falmouth on which led directly to Gyllyngvase Beach 1039 1639 OPEN TOP Discover Exeter
It was at Falmouth in 1805 that
this open top the news of
the sinking of the
Swanpool Beach
Western Terrace Sports Club
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See the sights of this cathedral city
from an open-top bus.
bus ride Britain’s victory
Bismarck. Kimberley Park 1055 1655
in the Battle of Robin Knox- the Falmouth Oyster Falmouth Moor 1057 1657 OPEN TOP Exmoor Coaster

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Trafalgar and Johnston left Dramatic scenery where Exmoor
yster dredging has gone on meets the Bristol Channel.
Admiral Nelson’s death was
first heard at the steps
Falmouth in 1968
to became the first
for more than a century in unlimited travel tickets
Falmouth, with many of the
of Fishstrand Quay and person to sail single oyster boats, known as Falmouth working
You can travel where you want, when you want, OPEN TOP Land’s End Coaster
on any bus across the county, no matter what colour Follow the coast all the way round
was carried to London handed and non- boats, built at boatyards around the Fal. Some
date back to 1860. or who’s driving - it’s one, big joined up network. Land’s End on a circular ride through
by stagecoach. stop around the Penzance and St Ives.
world in 1969. Sail power and hand-pulled dredges are used, adult under 19 family
making this oyster fishery the only in Europe where OPEN TOP the Lizard
such traditional methods must be used. 1 day £5 £4 £10 Beautiful scenery, wonderful
English National
The Falmouth Oyster Festival celebrates the start 7 days £20 £13.50 £40 ConcessionaryTravel beaches and rugged coves.
passes accepted
of the oyster season and
takes place in October For all our ticket options, cornwallbykernow.co.uk OPEN TOP Sunseeker
each year. or get the First Bus app. An open-top ride where the Atlantic
NATIONAL rollers sweep over soft sandy beaches.
MARITIME MUSEUM Art &
part of the

OPEN TOP Jurassic Coaster

PENDENNIS CASTLE Falmouth Up hill and down dale along a coast

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network where dinosaurs once roamed.
PENDENNIS POINT he Falmouth
area has a rich Portland Coaster
GYLLYNGVASE BEACH artistic heritage.
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A spectacular climb on to Portland Bill
Turner visited Falmouth in 1811
SWANPOOL BEACH and is thought to be the first artist to capture with breathtaking views of Chesil Beach.
KIMBERLEY PARK the special Cornish light that has continued to inspire
artists ever since.
Artists such as Charles Napier Hemy, Henry Scott information & tickets
Tuke and William Ayerst Ingram were Falmouth based, adventuresbybus.co.uk
attracting others to visit, like James McNeill Whistler
and the society portaitist, John Singer Sargent.
part of the Surrealists stayed at Lambe Creek on the Fal river follow & share
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 National Gyllyngvase Beach Falmouth
Maritime Museum
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njoy this sheltered, safe Blue Flag beach

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with a broad sweep of sand and crystal
clear turquoise waters. You get to it xhibits range from Pre-

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through the peaceful Queen Mary Gardens. Raphaelite and British
ere’s the story of Cornwall’s Impressionist paintings
Do pop into the Gylly Beach
incredible maritime heritage, to contemporary prints and
Café for tempting treats and
with over 15 galleries, a boatbuilding photography, plus there are
refreshing drinks.
workshop, The National Small Boat collection, regular temporary
nteractive exhibits, maps and charts This beach is the perfect place exhibitions.
and plenty more. to get a bit adventurous with
water sports from WeSUP and Gylly falmouthartgallery.com 01326 313 863
Plunge down to the dark murky depths of
Adventures. Or just laze about and
the ocean to discover monsters that lurk beneath,
paddle in the lovely waters.
become a 19th-century pioneer scientist aboard
HMS Challenger and understand what it felt like
Kimberley Park
to be an explorer aboard a floating laboratory.
Swanpool Beach
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nmmc.co.uk 01326 313 388 amed after the Earl of Kimberley,

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his beautiful sand and shingle beach has here you’ll find a rich variety of trees
fabulous food at the outdoor café, a fun - much admired by Kew Gardens staff -
bouncer for the kids, crazy golf course, plus providing a green oasis just
Pendennis Castle watersports and kayak hire. a short walk from the
town centre.

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uilt by Henry VIII in the 16th century to defend the The Nature Reserve
country against invasion, this castle has kept watch behind the beach is home
over the Fal estuary and the emerging port of to vast array of wildlife that is
Falmouth for over 400 years. always fascinating to observe.
You can even feed the
It’s one of a small group of artillery forts with a ducks and swans with
distinctive circular shape. Learn about its Tudor origins special food sold
through to its role in the First and Second World Wars. on site.
Some of its impressive guns can be seen and very much
heard in action on firing days.
english-heritage.org.uk 01326 316 594

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njoy amazing views across
the estuary to St Mawes and
its sister castle to Pendennis. Southwards
is the Lizard and the treacherous Manacle Rocks.
There are all manner of seabirds to watch, and
keep your eyes peeled for seals and even occasional
dolphins and basking sharks in the waters
out to sea.