Falmouth is a lively maritime town on Cornwall’s south coast, home to one of the world’s deepest natural harbours and a proper mix of student energy, sailing heritage and independent shops along its winding streets.
Beyond the harbour, the town has a run of excellent beaches right on its doorstep, from Gyllyngvase to Swanpool, along with the National Maritime Museum and easy coast path access toward the Helford River.
This page brings together everything we cover in Falmouth, with detailed guides below to the best beaches, walks, places to eat and stay, and things to do in the area.
Best places to park in Falmouth
Best things to do in Falmouth
Walks near Falmouth
Walk · 16.8 milesFalmouth to Portloe WalkThe Falmouth to Portloe walk follows the South West Coast Path for approximately 27.1km. It is a one way route rather than a circular walk, maintained as part of the…
Walk · 9.9 milesHelford to Falmouth WalkThe Helford to Falmouth walk follows the South West Coast Path for approximately 16km. It is a one way route rather than a circular walk, maintained as part of the…Best places to eat in Falmouth
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Best places to stay in Falmouth
Hotel Meudon
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St Michael's Resort & Spa
Features: Beachfront, Breakfast, Fitness Centre, Restaurant, WiFi
Star & Garter
Features: Bar, Restaurant, WiFi
The Greenbank Hotel
Features: Bar, Beachfront, Breakfast, Free Parking, WiFi
The Sandy Duck
Features: Breakfast, Free Parking, WiFi
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More guides about Falmouth
Beaches, Gardens & Outdoors in FalmouthFalmouth's beaches and subtropical gardens: Gyllyngvase, Swanpool, Trebah, Glendurgan, watersports, and the coastal path.
Events & Festivals in FalmouthFalmouth's events calendar: the Sea Shanty Festival, Falmouth Week, the Oyster Festival, Falmouth Classics, and where music gigs happen year-round.
Food & Drink in FalmouthWhere to eat and drink in Falmouth, Cornwall: seafood restaurants, Rick Stein's Fish, Sunday roasts, the Pandora Inn, and local breweries.
How to Get to FalmouthGetting to and around Falmouth, Cornwall: trains, parking, buses, water taxis, distances from Truro, Penzance, and St Ives, and the nearest airport.
Living in FalmouthWhat it's actually like living in Falmouth, Cornwall: cost of living, schools, healthcare, house prices, second homes, and life as a retiree.
Student Life at Falmouth UniversityA guide to student life at Falmouth University: courses, the Falmouth and Penryn campuses, nightlife, jobs, housing, and the arts community.
The best of Falmouth for affordable luxuryFalmouth for the discerning traveller: waterfront boutique stays, harbour seafood, subtropical gardens and scenic views, all at fair, off-peak Cornwall prices.
The History of FalmouthThe history behind Falmouth, Cornwall: Pendennis Castle, the packet ships, Charles Darwin's return, D-Day, and Jacob's Ladder.
The Ultimate Falmouth Guide: 110+ Questions AnsweredEverything you need to know about Falmouth, Cornwall: the harbour, beaches and gardens, food, university life, and moving here.Things to Do in FalmouthThe best things to do in Falmouth: the National Maritime Museum, ferries to St Mawes and Flushing, Beerwolf Books, and independent shopping.Where to Stay in FalmouthWhere to stay in Falmouth, Cornwall, from luxury and spa hotels to B&Bs and campsites, plus when it gets busy and how far ahead to book.
