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Falmouth

Falmouth has been shaped and influenced by its strong connection to the sea. Combining a fascinating maritime heritage and modern creativity, Falmouth is building a name for itself as one of the South West’s leading cultural and festival destinations.

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Gyllyngvase beach, Falmouth
Gyllyngvase Beach, known locally as Gylly, is a popular family beach in Falmouth.

Welcome to Falmouth

Steeped in rich maritime history, Falmouth stands as one of Cornwall’s most popular destinations. Originally developed around its deep natural harbour, which established it as a key port, the town has evolved into a vibrant creative hub and is home to one of the UK’s top arts universities.

Bordered by the stunning Fal River National Landscape (formerly the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) on one side, and the beloved beaches of Castle, Gyllyngvase and Swanpool on the other, Falmouth offers not only a rich cultural scene but also breathtaking natural surroundings. The area’s mild climate supports beautiful subtropical gardens, perfect for exploring year-round.

Renowned as a sailing town, Falmouth hosts a variety of regattas and festivals throughout the year. It is also a foodie’s paradise, with numerous food festivals celebrating the region’s excellent local produce and top-quality dining. Plus, an excellent selection of pubs and free-houses offering top-quality brews and unbeatable scenery.

FAQs

Dogs are allowed on Castle Beach, Gyllyngnvase Beach, Swanpool Beach & Meanporth all year except from 1st July - 31st August when then are not allowed between 10am - 6pm.
Travel to Cornwall by car It takes less than five hours to get from London or Birmingham to the heart of Cornwall by car. Drive along the M4 motorway from London, or M6 from Manchester, and then the M5 to Exeter and finally either the A30, that is mostly dual carriageway, or the A38 passing Plymouth and Saltash into South East Cornwall. Alternatively if you enter Cornwall from North Devon, there is the scenic A39 Atlantic Highway running through Bude, which you can join from Junction 27 on the M5. Due to the high volume of traffic on Cornwall's roads during the summer months the main routes can become congested especially at weekends. Travelling overnight or outside peak rush hours is recommended to avoid long delays. - To plan your journey use the [**AA Route Planner**](https://www.theaa.com/route-planner/route) for a tailor made travel plan with timings and mileage - For information on possible delays or roadwork's throughout the UK or in Cornwall visit [Traffic Watch](https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/news/traffic-watch#/incidents) - - Travelling to Cornwall with a caravan? Check out this [Caravan Towing guide](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/driving-advice/towing-a-caravan/) **Travel to Cornwall by coach and bus** [**National Express**](https://www.nationalexpress.com/en) operate a full service into Cornwall as far as Penzance, [**Megabus**](https://uk.megabus.com/)s also go to a few towns including Newquay and Falmouth. Coach travel times from London or Birmingham to the city of Truro are around 7-8 hours Many tour operators offer coach holidays to Cornwall, contact your local travel agent for details. For information on public transport, including local bus timetables, once you are in Cornwall [click here].(https://www.firstbus.co.uk/cornwall/plan-journey/timetables). If you are bringing a coach to Cornwall, did you know Cornwall Council now offers a [**weekly coach rover ticket**](https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/parking/car-park-tickets-and-permits/coach-rover-tickets/). This is available for all car parks where coaches are permitted and costs £16.60 for 24 hours or £55.35 for 7 days and £38.75 for 4 days.

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