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Falmouth has remained one of the great names in world shipping since the Tudor times. Visitors arriving in Falmouth for the first time are apt to find the geography of the district very puzzling. This is largely because there are two fronts, one on the river, the other on the sea. The former extends from Penryn bridge to Pendennis Point and includes the narrow road through the main shopping centre, running from the Prince of Wales Pier to the Custom House; which, beginning as Market Street, later becomes Church Street and finally Arwenack Street. (See Town Plan.)

This busy thoroughfare (one-way traffic) backs on to the river and here and there, from the small quays, slips and "opes" leading down to the water, glimpses of the busy harbour and docks can be obtained. From the Prince of Wales Pier and from Town and Customs Quays, there are grand views across to Flushing and extending round Trefusis Point across the Carrick Roads to the Roseland peninsula the other side of the extensive harbour.

In between there is all the life, colour and
movement of a great port; ships of all types and sizes and of many nationalities, the smell of tarred rope, the scream of seagulls. This is the oldest part of Falmouth. It faces north-east, and straggles along the western bank of the Peuryn River and not the River Fal, as is commonly supposed.

The more modern portion of the town, forming the sea-front, lies just across the neck of the Pendennis peninsula. The aspect here is in complete contrast to the river front.
This is Falmouth the holiday resort; here is the seashore with its grand bathing beaches, gardens and pleasure grounds; here are seats and shelters which all the year round are more generously bathed in sunshine, than, probably, any others in Britain.

From the left, or eastern side of the bay, rises the majestic wooded height of Pendennis, crowned by its compact and small castle. In the centre the gently-sloping sands of Castle Beach merge into a fascinating area of rock pools.

Local towns and villages to visit

Mevagissey

St Austell

St Just in Roseland

Truro

Falmouth Arts Centre
24 Church Street
Falmouth
TR11 3EG
01326 314566.

Angling

Sea Fishing from the Pier, shore and rocks at Falmouth; also off-shore fishing. Shark fishing can be arranged with local fishermen.

Sailing

Falmouth is the main centre with a regatta in August. Boats may be hired at Falmouth.

Allet Truro Cornwall TR4 9DW
Tel: 01872272201

Penrose Farm Touring Park Goonhavern
Truro Cornwall TR4 9QF Tel: 01872573185

Treamble Valley, Caravan Club Rose Truro
Cornwall TR4 9PR Tel: 01872573675

Rosehill Tourist Park
Porthtowan
Truro, Cornwall, TR48AR
01209890802

Summer Valley Touring Park
Greatwood, Allet
Truro, Cornwall, TR49DW
01872277878

The Grove Falmouth is an Elegant Georgian hotel/guest house with captivating views over the museum, historic Falmouth Harbour to River Fal and the sea. One minute level walk, avoiding Falmouth's hills, brings you to the main street and Custom House Quay area- with award winning restaurants, harbourside pubs and local shops. There are fifteen rooms all tastefully finished with period features, complemented by modern design and comfort. Broadband is free. Lots of public parking.

Wellington House Falmouth is a traditional guest house with warm, clean and comfortable en suite rooms. We have a choice of single, twin, double and family rooms. Access at all times, free parking and free WiFi. All rooms have digital television, hair-dryer, beverage facilities and mini-fridge. We are just 200 metres from the sea front with its lovely blue flag beaches.

The Falmouth Townhouse is a stylish boutique hotel and bar in the centre of Falmouth, fusing vintage modernist furniture with bespoke pieces and contemporary design. Occupying a grand Georgian townhouse, overlooking Falmouth's busy seascape and marina. Kick back, relax and enjoy some of the hippest rooms in Falmouth.

Cornwall Cottages Cosy properties in delightful settings, town or country. 0845 268 1255

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