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Falmouth is one of the foremost holiday destinations in the UK
offering everything from superb, clean beaches to sailing, cliff
walking and a bustling town centre with a wide range of shops and
restaurants. There are boat trips available taking you out into
the lovely Falmouth bay or up the beautiful Fal Estuary to the county
town of Truro. You can also take the passenger ferry over to St
Mawes on the lovely Roseland Peninsula. There are a wealth of local
attractions in both Falmouth and the surrounding areas. Here are
just a selection.
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| Tate Gallery St Ives |
www.tate.org.uk/stives |
| The small, picturesque town of
St Ives has attracted painters for over a century including
JMW Turner among many others. Many artists are associated with
St Ives and West Cornwall, with its rich history and its vivid
artistic life. Thus it is very appropriate that we have a branch
of the world reknowned Tate Gallery located here. |
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| Flambards Helston |
www.flambards.co.uk |
| The Flambards Theme Park Experience
is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cornwall.
Not only does the Theme Park host the best thrill rides in Cornwall,
but also the Flambards Victorian Village and Britain in the
Blitz indoor tourist attractions. Flambards is also very proud
of its beautiful garden setting and has won many awards over
the years for trees, shrubs and flowers. |
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| Pendennis Castle Falmouth |
www.english-heritage.org.uk/pendennis |
| Constructed between 1540 and 1545,
Pendennis Castle and its sister St Mawes Castle form the Cornish
end of the chain of coastal castles built by Henry VIII to counter
a threat from France and Spain. Thereafter Pendennis was frequently
adapted to face new enemies over 400 years, right through until
World War II. There are a wide range of attractions at the castle
including an interactive exhibition and cafe. The views are
also absolutely stunning. |
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| Funchall 500 Tall Ships Race |
www.tallshipsfalmouth.co.uk |
| During September 2008 Falmouth
will once again be hosting the spectacular Tall Ships Race.
The fleet will consist of up to ten large square rigged sailing
vessels and twenty smaller ships. The fleet will be moored in
and around the harbour area and there will be opportunities
to go on board some of the ships. On the day of the race preceding
the start, there will be a parade of sail starting in St Just
Pool, going via St Anthony head to Maenporth. |
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| Seal Sanctuary Gweek |
www.sealsanctuary.co.uk |
| The National Seal Sanctuary is
set in the picturesque Helford Estuary, by the beautiful village
of Gweek, in Cornwall. The Sanctuary is a busy rescue centre,
and also has resident Grey Seals, Common Seals, Californian
and Patagonian Sea Lions, Goats, Ponies and Otters. Visitors
can choose to adopt a seal and sponsor it on its road to eventual
recovery and release back to the wild. |
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| St Michaels Mount Penzance |
www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk |
| Explore the amazing island world
of St Michael’s Mount and discover legend, myth and over a thousand
years of incredible history. You can walk the causeway at low
water or enjoy a short motor boat trip when the tide is in.
Climb the ancient, cobbled path to the inspiring medieval castle,
gaze down at the beautiful gardens and enjoy magnificent views
across the bay to Penzance. |
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| Goonhilly Earth Station |
www.goonhilly.bt.com |
| Set in the dramatic landscape
of the Lizard Peninsula the giant dishes of Goonhilly Satellite
Earth Station rise up from the heathland. Through the Visitor
Centre and guided bus tour, explore the history of communication
at the largest and oldest satellite station in the World 60
Giant Satellite dishes. This unique experience attracts over
80,000 visitors every year. |
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| Royal Cornwall Museum Truro |
www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk |
| Cornwall’s oldest and most prestigious
museum, famed for its internationally important collections.
See a myriad of minerals, view an unwrapped mummy and discover
Cornwall’s unique culture. There is a collection of Newlyn School
paintings in the Fine and Decorative Arts gallery. The museum
also presents an exciting range of changing exhibitions throughout
the year together with an extensive educational programme for
all the family. |
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| Lands End |
www.landsend-landmark.co.uk |
| Lands End is one of the world's
best loved landmarks. It's a place of almost mystical beauty
where the might of the Atlantic meets the towering cliffs of
Cornwall - a place where nature is still one of the big attractions.
Discover a myriad of wild flowers, soaring seabirds or even
seals coming out to play. There are also a wide range of other
attractions including the Dr Who exhibition and the Lands End
Shopping Village. |
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| Dairy Land Farm World |
www.dairylandfarmworld.com |
| DairyLand Farm World is an all
weather attraction providing family entertainment for all ages
rain or shine. There are a wide range of facilities including
Animal Ark, Pat a Pet, Bottle feeding and Pony rides - Make
some wonderful new friends! Stroke, feed cuddle and ride, a
great hands on experience. The overall philosophy is to encourage
visitors to the farm and promote a better understanding between
town and country. |
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