Falmouth Vacations: Things To See And Do When You Stay in Falmouth
The port and town of Falmouth, Cornwall sits on the River Fal and is located on Cornwall’s south coast. Falmouth harbor is the third deepest natural harbor in the whole world and holds the title of being the deepest in Western Europe. If you’re thinking about a vacation in Falmouth, there is plenty for one to do and see not just in the town but the surrounding area as well.
When it comes to finding accommodation in Falmouth, you have plenty to choose from. Quite a few of the Georgian townhouses found in it have been converted either into hotels or into guesthouses. Many of these have the most amazing views of one of the five beaches that it boasts. The first of these being next to the Pendennis Castle, then you have Castle Tunnel, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and finally Maenporth.
As well as Falmouth’s beaches where you can lay back and soak up the summer sun as this part of the UK gets more sunshine than many other parts. If sunbathing isn’t your scene, maybe you would prefer to visit the National Maritime Museum and explore our nautical history. The building that the museum is housed in was designed by M J Long and has only been open since February 2003.
The town’s port is still in regular use as a cargo port where the transfer of goods takes place. The port also features on the itinerary of a number of different cruise lines. In 2007, the port was expecting 64 cruise ships to actually stop in at Falmouth port before continuing on their journeys. The port still forms a major part of the town and is responsible for much of the local economy.
However, over the years because of its location and the surrounding area this town has been popular with film and television crews. During 1935, the actor Will Hay was to be found staying in the town whilst the comedy film “Windbag the Sailor” was being produced. Then in 1948, it was used as a backdrop for some of the scenes featuring Sir John Mills when Scott of the Antarctic was being filmed. Additionally, the town has been used as a backdrop for the Disney film Treasure Island that was made in 1950.
If you’re a fan of this era of movies you will soon be able to recognise some of the places in the town as you stroll around that featured in it. Tourists from the world over still come to visit and the town has done it’s best to keep modern developments away and retain its original character.
For those who are looking for somewhere to go that offers a peaceful, gentle time then a vacation in Falmouth will be your ideal choice.
