Scores of hotels and guest houses can be found in Falmouth, particularly around the seafront area, which is also home to a Blue Flag beach at Gyllyngvase.
As well as its annual influx of tourists, Falmouth caters for students who flock to the town to attend University College Falmouth and Falmouth Marine School.
The port is proud of its maritime heritage and was famous around the world in the 18th and 19th centuries when it was home to the Packet Ships mail service.
Things To Do and See
Built around what is reputedly the third largest natural deep water harbour in the world, Falmouth is home to a thriving dockyard, and ferries take passengers across to St Mawes and Flushing as well as up the Helford and Fal Rivers.
There are a host of shops, both national chains and independent traders, and numerous restaurants, cafes and bars throughout the main streets.
Live entertainment is provided at the Princess Pavilion and The Poly as well as some of the pubs, and for art lovers there are several galleries, including the award-winning Falmouth Art Gallery.
Falmouth was chosen as the home for The National Maritime Museum Cornwall, which offers exhibitions, a shop, hands-on activities and a cafe.
Another favourite visitor attraction is Pendennis Castle, which was built on the orders of Henry VIII as part of his elaborate coastal defences against continental enemies, and watches out over Falmouth Bay.
Every year the town celebrates Falmouth Week during August when daily sailing regattas are complemented by a programme of land-based entertainment, and in October it hosts the Falmouth Oyster Festival which marks the start of the oyster dredging season.
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