Visitor attractions and information - Falmouth
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 The Flambards Experience, Clodgey Lane, Helston,
Cornwall, TR13 0QA. Tel: 01326 573404. One of the most popular
tourist attractions in Cornwall. The best thrill rides in Cornwall.
The Flambards Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz indoor
tourist attractions. www.flambards.co.uk. Location: About 8 miles west of Falmouth. |
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The
National Seal Sanctuary, set in the picturesque Helford Estuary,
by the beautiful village of Gweek, in Cornwall. Seal Rescue,
Rehabilitation and Release. www.sealsanctuary.co.uk.
About 7 miles west of
Falmouth. |
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Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Experience,
Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6LQ. A large telecommunications site.
Explore the story of international communications in our interactive
Visitor’s Centre. Interactive displays, film shows, historical
artefacts, Goonhilly has something for everyone. We also have
a Licensed Café, children’s play areas, shops and
more. www.goonhilly.bt.com. About
7 miles south of Falmouth. |
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Poldark
Mine, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0ES. Tel: 01326 573 173.
Poldark Mine is a free entry site with something for all the
family. Poldark is once again the scene of activity with craft
workshops run by antique restorers, candle makers, chandelier
repairers, pottery makers and wood turners. Poldark is by far
Cornwall's most popular mining heritage site.
www.poldark-mine.co.uk. About
7 miles west of Falmouth. |
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Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, nr Falmouth,
Cornwall TR11 5JZ. Tel: 01326 250906. Superb subtropical garden
with year-round interest. Valley garden with views over the Helford
River and coastline. Fantastic laurel maze and 'Giant's Stride'
maypole. Tranquil sandy beach and rock pools at Durgan. National
Trust. Charges apply. (Photo copyright Stephen Robson). nationaltrust.org.uk.
About 3 miles south west
of Falmouth. |
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National
Maritime Museum Cornwall, Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall,
TR11 3QY. Tel: +44 (0) 1326 313388. Housed in an award winning
building on the Falmouth harbour-side, the National Maritime
Museum Cornwall transports you into the world of small boats
and Cornish maritime history. www.nmmc.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Falmouth. |
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Pendennis Castle, Pendennis Head, Cornwall.
Constructed between 1540 and 1545, Pendennis Castle was built
by Henry VIII to counter a threat from France. Toilets: Accessible
WC. Exhibition & museum: Ground floor level access only,
stairs to reach exhibits upstairs. Location: On the outskirts of Falmouth. |
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St
Anthony Head, Cornwall. Tel: 01872 862945. One of the world's
largest natural harbours. Miles of coastal and creek-side walks.
Sandy coves away from the crowds. National Trust. (Photo copyright
NTPL / Joe Cornish). nationaltrust.org.uk. Across the water from Falmouth. |
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Trelissick Garden, Feock, nr Truro, Cornwall
TR3 6QL. Tel: 01872 862090. Tranquil varied garden in fabulous
position, with a superb collection of tender and exotic plants.
Tranquil tiered garden. Home to the National Collection of photinias
and azaras. Commanding panoramic views down to Falmouth and the
open sea. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo copyright NTPL
/ Stephen Robson). nationaltrust.org.uk. About 8 miles north of Falmouth. |
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From Falmouth you can explore both the north and south
coasts of Cornwall in this narrow neck of land stretching down
to Land's End. Cornwall is warmed by the Gulf Stream and the
coastline is battered by the Atlantic ocean. Fishing ports, little
harbours, seaside resorts at Newquay, Falmouth and St Ives and
the craggy coastline give Cornwall a character of its own, while
inland the countryside is dotted with remnants of its past mining
industries.
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