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Falmouth Cornwall: A port, town and parish lying on the River Fal in Cornwall, Falmouth has been an important harbour for some centuries, offering safe anchorage and dry-dock facilities. The town has a population of just over 20,000 and takes its name from the river around which it grew. These days Falmouth is a significant holiday resort, one of Cornwall’s most popular, it offers fine beaches, safe bathing, numerous attractions and excellent sailing and water sports facilities.
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Falmouth History: Not as old as neighbouring Penryn, Falmouth only really grew as a town and port in the early 17th century. Originally a settlement called Peny-cwm-cuic (Pennycomequick), this was where King Henry VIII chose to build a castle in 1540, which along with St Mawes castle, was designed to defend Carrick Roads. The fortress was called Pendennis Castle and it can still be seen and visited today. The castle was later strengthened during the sixteenth century to make it ready for the Spanish Armada.
The town of Falmouth itself was the brainchild of Sir John Killigrew, who founded a port there in 1613, the town grew steadily and soon overshadowed the older town of Penryn. In 1661 Falmouth received a charter from King Charles II and its parish church (consecrated in 1665) was subsequently named King Charles the Martyr, to celebrate this event.
The Falmouth Packet Service, carrying mail all over the world, operated from the port between 1689 and 1851, during which time the town grew in importance.
As well as operating as a port, Falmouth also had a significant fishing industry and the Fish Strand Quay was constructed in 1790. In these early days smuggling was also rife in Falmouth as it was throughout Cornwall, among the goods smuggled were tea, tobacco, rum, gin and brandy.
Falmouth’s position as Britain’s most south-westerly good harbour, meant it was often the first landing port for Royal Navy ships returning from battle, and it was the first to hear news of Nelson’s death.
The docks welcomed in many famous vessels, among them the HMS Beagle, carrying Charles Darwin home from his renowned voyage.
The railway arrived in Falmouth in 1863, bringing a new wave of visitors to the town, and it was from this time that it grew as a holiday destination.
By 1901, Falmouth had a population of over 10,000.View Larger Falmouth Map |
Falmouth Map: Shown to the right is a satellite map of Falmouth showing its location on the south coast of Cornwall.
Falmouth is located on the A39 on the south coast of Cornwall, it is about 9 miles from Truro and 235 miles from London.
Falmouth Postcode: TR11
Falmouth Dialling Code: 01326
Falmouth Population: 21,635
Falmouth Twinned With: Landkreis Rotenburg (Germany), and Douarnenez (Brittany, France).
Falmouth Coordinates: 52.1519°N - 5.0653°W
Falmouth Tourist Information Centre:
Falmouth Tourist Information Centre - Prince Of Wales Pier, Town Centre, Falmouth TR11 3DF. Tel: 01326 312 300.
Pendennis Castle - Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LP. Telephone Number: 01326 250 906 (16th century keep, Tudor gun deck, Half Moon Battery, underground tunnels and magazines, family ticket £15 in 2010). Also hosts weddings, picnics and live entertainment.
The Cornwall Maritime Museum - Address: Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QY. Telephone Number: 01326 313 388 (museum, tourist information centre).
Falmouth Art Gallery - Address: The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2RT. Telephone Number: 01326 313 863 (art gallery, disabled access, parking).
Glendurgan Garden - Mawnan, Cornwall TR11 5JZ. Tel: 01326 250 906.
St Mawes Castle - St Mawes, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR2 3AA, Telephone Number: 01326 270 526 (waterside setting, magnificent architecture).
Falmouth Library - Address: Municipal Offices, The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QA. Telephone Number: 01326 214 579.
Registration Of Births Deaths & Marriages - 1 Albany Place, Falmouth TR11 3BZ. Tel: 01326 312 606.
Falmouth Docks - Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4. Tel: 0845 748 4950 (docks, bus stop, train station).
Falmouth Town Railway Station - Avenue Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AZ. Tel: 0845 700 0125 (train station).
Carrick Citizens Advice Bureau - Mulberry Passage, 15 Market Strand, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3DB. Tel: 01326 313 340 (citizens advice).
King Charles The Martyr Church - Address: Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3EQ. Telephone Number: 01326 319 141 (Church of England).Emmanuel Baptist Church - Western Terrace, Falmouth TR11 4QJ. Tel: 01326 315 249 (Baptist Church).
United Reformed Church - Berkeley Vale, Falmouth TR11 3PA. Tel: 01326 319 953.
All Saints Church - Address: Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2EN. Telephone Number: 01326 317 474.
The Harbour Church Meets at The National Maritime Conference Suite (Learning Centre) Discover Quay Falmouth TR11 3QY Telephone- 07595676272 (Elim) www.theharbourchurch.co.uk
Woodlane Social Club - 9 Woodlane, Falmouth TR11 4RG. Tel: 01326 311 173 (sports club, social club).
Falmouth Royal British Legion:
The Royal British Legion - 14 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JA. Telephone Number: 01326 311 078.
University College Falmouth - Address: Woodlane, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4RH. Telephone Number: 01326 211 077.
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Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel - Address: Gyllyngvase Beach, Seafront, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NA. Telephone Number: 01326 310500. Fax Number: 01326 319147. (Fitness Centre, Indoor Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Massage, Sauna).
St Michael's Hotel - Address: Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NB. Telephone Number: 01326 312 707.
The Falmouth Hotel - Address: Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NZ. Telephone Number: 01326 312 671.
The Ivanhoe Guest House - Address: 7 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AS. Telephone Number: 01326 319 083.
The Melvill House Guest House - Address: 52 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4DQ. Telephone Number: 01326 316 645 (guest house, bed and breakfast, B&B).
Bay View Apartments - Bay View, Gyllyngvase Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4DJ. Tel: 01326 312 429 (self-catering accommodation).
Pendra Holiday Cottages - Address: Maen Valley, Goldenbank, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5BJ. Telephone Number: 01326 312 190.
Pennance Mill Farm - Pennance Mill Farm, Maenporth Road, Maenporth, Falmouth TR11 5HJ. Tel: 01326 317 431 (campsite).
Penwarne Barton Farm Camping and Caravan Park - Address: Penwarne Barton Farm, Penwarne, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5PH. Telephone Number: 07966 747 938.
Shades - 4 Quay Hill, Falmouth TR11 3HG. Tel: 01326 311 323 (nightclub).
Club International - Address: Club International, Saint Georges Arcade, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3DH. Telephone Number: 01326 311 284 (nightclub).
Falmouth Pleasure Cruises Ltd - Address: Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3DF. Telephone Number: 07977 547 084 (boat trips and hire).
Bay Marine Work Boat Charter Commercial and Leisure - Address: North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2TF. Telephone Number: 01326 372 642 (boats, boat trips, rental and leasing).
The Phoenix - 11 Berkeley Vale, Falmouth TR11 3PL. Tel: 01326 313 072 (cinema).
Barclays Bank PLC - 6 Killigrew Street, Falmouth TR11 3RD. Tel: 0845 755 5555 (bank).
Lloyds TSB Bank PLC - Address: 11-12 Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3RA. Telephone Number: 0845 300 0000 (bank, ATM).
Falmouth Sports and Activities:
Falmouth Town AFC - Home Ground: "Bickland Park" Bickland Water Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Telephone Number: 01326 375 156.
Falmouth Utd FC - Youth team playing in Kernow Youth Football League. Contact: 01326 375415
Falmouth Rugby Football Club RFC - Founded 1873 - Address: Recreation Ground, Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2EQ. Telephone Number: 01326 311 304.
Falmouth Cricket Club - Trescobeas Road, Falmouth TR11 4JB. Tel: 01326 374 000.
Ocean Bowl - Address: Pendennis Rise, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LT. Telephone Number: 01326 313 130 (tenpin bowling alley).
Mylor Bridge Bowling Club - 17 Passage Hill, Mylor, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5SN. Tel: 01326 378 435 (sports club).
Falmouth Golf Club - Address: Swanpool Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5BQ. Telephone Number: 01326 314 296 (golf club, driving range, restaurant).
Cornish Charter Fishing - CustomHouse Quay, Falmouth TR11 3HH. Tel: 07926 363 568 (fishing and angling equipment).
Amethyst Fishing Co Ltd - Creek Cottage, Lemon Hill, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5NT. Tel: 01326 378 441 (fishing and angling equipment).
Bells Court - 10 Market Street, Falmouth TR11 3AE. Tel: 01326 315 434 (snooker and pool club).
First Defence - 144 Boslowick Road, Falmouth TR11 4QF. Tel: 01326 319 690 (martial arts school).
Falmouth & Penryn Radio Taxis - 3 Hayman Way, Falmouth TR11 2JN. Tel: 01326 315 194 (taxi).
Castle Taxis - 46 The Gluyas, Falmouth TR11 4SE. Tel: 01326 313 747 (taxis).
Riverside Flowers - Springfield, Carlidnack Road, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5HA. Tel: 01326 250 888 (florist).
The Cutting Edge - Falmouth Marina, North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2TF. Tel: 01326 212 988 (hairdresser).
Vogue - Address: 51 Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3PW. Telephone Number: 01326 313 975 (hairdresser).
White House - 128 Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth TR11 2ER. Tel: 01326 318 318 (residential care home).
King Charles Court - Address: King Charles Court, Marlborough Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3LR. Telephone Number: 01326 311 155 (nursing home).
Albany Construction - 15 Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2JB. Tel: 01326 312 863 (builder).
Alun Glanville - 12 Belmont Road, Falmouth TR11 3NF. Tel: 01326 318 249 (plumber).
The Harbour View - 24 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3JB. Tel: 01326 315 315 (cafe).
The Pier Cafe - Address: Prince Of Wales Pier, Town Centre, Falmouth TR11 3DF. Telephone Number: 01326 313 278 (cafe).
The Quayside Inn - 41 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3LH. Tel: 01326 312 113 (drinking establishment, pub).
The Red Lion - Address: Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5EP. Telephone Number: 01326 250 026 (drinking establishment, pub).
The Masons Arms - 31 Killigrew Street, Town Centre, Falmouth TR11 3PW. Tel: 01326 311 061 (pub).
The Chainlocker - Address: Quay Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3HG. Telephone Number: 01326 311 085 (pub).
Thai Orchid - 21 High Street, Falmouth TR11 2AB. Tel: 01326 211 028 (restaurant).
Prezzo Restaurant - Address: 3-5 The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QA. Telephone Number: 01326 314 564 (restaurant).
Shaded Lady Tattoo - 41b Killigrew Street, Falmouth TR11 3PW. Tel: 01326 212 554 (tattoo studio).
Need a Hand? - 68 Trevethan Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2AT. Tel: 07706 229 845.
Falmouth is located on the A39 on the south coast of Cornwall, it is about 9 miles from Truro and 235 miles from London.
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