Falmouth Tourist Information

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Visitors Guide to falmouth

FALMOUTH

With a Tudor castle sitting stoically at its tip, the third deepest natural harbour running through its middle and a plethora of low ceilinged pubs lining its cobbled streets, Falmouth is a tourist haven. The southern Cornish town is truly beautiful with lapping, clear waters, cosy cafes and a historically laden past - all sure to put you in a contented mood. As the days lengthen you can find campfires and barbecues on the beach and exotic plants scenting the air. Friendly faces greet you and local pride has the rosy cheeked lot singing in the harbour, their labelled cider glasses gleaming in the rays reflecting off the water. There is a refreshing quality of life in Falmouth, people who live here are real ‘locals’ or Falmouth University students. They spend their free time sailing, surfing, diving, socialising and eating fresh, seasonal, local food. Some parts of the town (pubs, pasty shops, fish mongers) are still 20 years behind ‘real time’, but there has also been a slow infiltration of new trendy shops and bars and funky cafes. Falmouth is changing, effortlessly blending old with new.

by Helen Martin

TRURO

No trip to this historic market city is complete without having visited the gothic cathedral – an oasis of calm in amongst the busy shopping streets. The nearby Lemon Street, a Georgian architectural dream, is home to many specialist shops and cafes for that unique souvenir. In addition to the traditional Pannier Market, there are weekly Farmers and Livestock Markets,

which really give the city a traditional feel. Make sure you get yourself there on a weekend too, as there are regular arts, crafts, food and drinks fairs on Saturdays that you wouldn’t want to miss!

by Florence Roberson