| Falmouth is one of the foremost holiday
destinations in the UK offering everything from superb, clean, Blue
Flag beaches to sailing, cliff walking and a bustling town centre
with a wide range of shops and restaurants. There are boat trips available
taking you out into the lovely Falmouth bay or up the beautiful Fal
Estuary to the county town of Truro. You can also take the passenger
ferry over to St Mawes on the lovely Roseland Peninsula. St Ives with
a branch of the Tate Gallery together with numerous other small galleries
and working artists is only around forty minutes away by road. There
is a wealth of both artistic tradition and quality tourist attractions
in both Falmouth and the surrounding areas. Here are just a selection. |
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| Tate Gallery St Ives |
www.tate.org.uk/stives |
| The small, picturesque
town of St Ives has attracted painters for over a century including
JMW Turner among many others. Many artists are associated with
St Ives and West Cornwall, with its rich history and its vivid
artistic life. Thus it is very appropriate that we have a branch
of the world reknowned Tate Gallery located here. |
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| Royal Cornwall Museum Truro |
www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk |
| Cornwall's oldest and
most prestigious museum, famed for its internationally important
collections. See a myriad of minerals, view an unwrapped mummy
and discover Cornwall's unique culture. There is a collection
of Newlyn School paintings in the Fine and Decorative Arts gallery.
The museum also presents an exciting range of changing exhibitions
throughout the year together with an extensive educational programme
for all the family. |
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| Funchall 500 Tall Ships Race |
www.tallshipsfalmouth.co.uk |
| During September 2008
Falmouth will once again be hosting the spectacular Tall Ships
Race. The fleet will consist of up to ten large square rigged
sailing vessels and twenty smaller ships. The fleet will be
moored in and around the harbour area and there will be opportunities
to go on board some of the ships. On the day of the race preceding
the start, there will be a parade of sail starting in St Just
Pool, going via St Anthony head to Maenporth. |
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| St Michaels Mount Penzance |
www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk |
| Explore the amazing island
world of St Michael's Mount and discover legend, myth and over
a thousand years of incredible history. You can walk the causeway
at low water or enjoy a short motor boat trip when the tide
is in. Climb the ancient, cobbled path to the inspiring medieval
castle, gaze down at the beautiful gardens and enjoy magnificent
views across the bay to Penzance. |
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| Pendennis Castle Falmouth |
www.english-heritage.org.uk/pendennis |
| Constructed between 1540
and 1545, Pendennis Castle and its sister St Mawes Castle form
the Cornish end of the chain of coastal castles built by Henry
VIII to counter a threat from France and Spain. Thereafter Pendennis
was frequently adapted to face new enemies over 400 years, right
through until World War II. There are a wide range of attractions
at the castle including an interactive exhibition and cafe.
The views are also absolutely stunning. |
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| Goonhilly Earth Station |
www.goonhilly.bt.com |
| Set in the dramatic landscape
of the Lizard Peninsula the giant dishes of Goonhilly Satellite
Earth Station rise up from the heathland. Through the Visitor
Centre and guided bus tour, explore the history of communication
at the largest and oldest satellite station in the World 60
Giant Satellite dishes. This unique experience attracts over
80,000 visitors every year. |
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| Seal Sanctuary Gweek |
www.sealsanctuary.co.uk |
| The National Seal Sanctuary
is set in the picturesque Helford Estuary, by the beautiful
village of Gweek, in Cornwall. The Sanctuary is a busy rescue
centre, and also has resident Grey Seals, Common Seals, Californian
and Patagonian Sea Lions, Goats, Ponies and Otters. Visitors
can choose to adopt a seal and sponsor it on its road to eventual
recovery and release back to the wild. |
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| Lands End |
www.landsend-landmark.co.uk |
| Lands End is one of the
world's best loved landmarks. It's a place of almost mystical
beauty where the might of the Atlantic meets the towering cliffs
of Cornwall - a place where nature is still one of the big attractions.
Discover a myriad of wild flowers, soaring seabirds or even
seals coming out to play. There are also a wide range of other
attractions including the Dr Who exhibition and the Lands End
Shopping Village. |
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| Flambards Helston |
www.flambards.co.uk |
| The Flambards Theme Park
Experience is one of the most popular tourist attractions in
Cornwall. Not only does the Theme Park host the best thrill
rides in Cornwall, but also the Flambards Victorian Village
and Britain in the Blitz indoor tourist attractions. Flambards
is also very proud of its beautiful garden setting and has won
many awards over the years for trees, shrubs and flowers. |
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