Falmouth's Unmissable Gems

Falmouth’s maritime heritage is anchored by the National Maritime Museum and the active Lifeboat Station. The town’s coastline features Gyllyngvase’s Blue Flag sands and Swanpool’s shingle beach, which sits adjacent to a brackish lagoon and nature reserve. Inland, the Edwardian Gyllyngdune Gardens contain subtropical flora and the Princess Pavilion. The Killigrew Monument, a granite pyramid, commemorates the influential family responsible for developing Falmouth as a major port in the 17th century.

Swanpool Beach

A sand and shingle beach featuring a water sports center and the neighboring Swanpool Lake, a brackish lagoon and Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Gyllyngvase Beach

A Blue Flag sandy beach located near the town center, featuring calm waters and the formal Queen Mary Gardens at its rear.

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

The National Maritime Museum, Cornwall is located in a harbourside building at Falmouth in Cornwall, England.

Gyllyngdune Gardens

Restored Edwardian gardens featuring a bandstand, the Princess Pavilion theater, and a collection of subtropical plants overlooking the coast.

Falmouth Lifeboat Station

Falmouth Lifeboat Station is the base for Royal National Lifeboat Institution search and rescue operations at Falmouth, Cornwall in the…

Killigrew Monument

A granite pyramid erected in 1836 to honor the Killigrew family, who were instrumental in the founding and development of Falmouth.