The 23 best things to do with kids in Falmouth

The parking signs for the disabled parking are ambiguous and incorrect,so it's not very clear. Friendly staff and great afternoon spent looking round Penndennis Castle and grounds. Whilst looking around the fun room within the main part of the castle we were approached by Don,one of the English Heritage staff who could see that our disabled daughter was enjoying reading the information in each room. He approached me and asked if we wanted an explanation and tour of the castle, which we agreed. He was fabulous taking time to explain what each room was for and pitching it at a level that our daughter could understand and relate to. He checked in after each room to ensure she had understood the information.He was interesting and very informative and especially kind and compassionate with our daughter as he took time and effort to ensure she took something from the experience. I asked if he had any experience with Additional needs as he was so good with our daughter, he hadn't I'm particular but had experience of working with young people. Don was definitely an asset to English Heritage and made our trip informative and memorable. The grounds and views were amazing and we felt very much connected to that part of history from his storytelling. The station the teashop were also good and cakes delicious.. All staff were friendly and great,I'd it hadn't of been for the confusion over the signage for disabled parking I would have given this a 5 star review. Definitely worth a visit.

Chose a sunny day and you'll be rewarded with stunning views over to St Mawes and Falmouth. The Military history spans the moments of crisis in British history; 16th century, the Nepoleonic wars and WW1/ 2. Superb info boards and exemplary English Hetitage staff dealing with an unexpected group of cruise ship visitors. Coffee in cafe to finish was just as good!

Absolutely loved our trip to Pendennis Castle. History with beautiful view's. A must for families & History buffs. Great cafe with friendly service and an amazing gift shop within something for everyone.

We went for the jousting tournament, which was brilliant, but there was a huge range of entertainment which was suitable for all ages and it was all included in the price. We also visited the castle and museum. There’s a lovely cafe, but the food and drink is expensive. There was plenty of car parking.

Lots of history around this castle and World War Two! It’s dog friendly and they are also allowed in the castle. We went in for free as we had an English Heritage membership - definitely worth doing.

Great place to It's truly a wonderful destination, offering a unique experience. The atmosphere is pleasant, making it easy to relax and enjoy your time. With its beautiful scenery, it provides a perfect backdrop for creating lasting memories. You will find yourself wanting to come back for another visit.

Taskmaster activities were well pitched and entertaining. 10 year old had fabulous day enjoying the history. 7 year old like exploring the castle grounds. Scones were good, but watch out for the wasps who would very much like to get the jam!! Dogs very welcome.

Tickets quite expensive but they do last for a whole year which makes up for the price :) an option for a cheap day ticket would be LOVELY. Best section of the area was seeing all the surf boards and learning about some of the locals and their cool, interesting history. The remote control boats were super unique with it only being controlled by using the sails and ‘wind’. Gets properly crowded on a rainy day.

Modern museum in a lovely marina setting. It was a bit pricey at £18.50 for an adult. There was a great surfing exhibition on. Lots of interesting facts associated with the famous exhibits there. It looked a popular place for mothers with young children as there is a play area. There is also an inside pond for playing with radio controlled boats. Also they have a decent cafe and shop. There is a car park nearby with shops and cafes.

Really enjoyed looking around at all the boats, surf boards and the history of the surf competitions. Unfortunatly the tide was out so we didnt see the fish in the lower levels. This didnt detract feom the experience. Also some amazing view.

What a great enjoyable place great for all the family lots of history easy to get to and fantastic veiws of the harbour

Great museum to visit , surfing exhibition great , plus all other exhibits , and view from tower

Great place, tidal pool and the look out tower particularly interesting. Friendly, helpful staff. A years membership is great value giving free entry for a year plus free entry to many other attractions in Cornwall.

Lovely day out with the children, ages 5 -14 , all of them enjoyed it. Went during the pirate exhibition in the summer holidays, very thorough and interesting, they also had a pantomime on hourly for the children which was well thought out and engaging, children loved it. Went down to tide 2 in the tower and enjoyed looking out to underwater and seeing the tide in the harbour.

A small but lovely art gallery with a charming little shop (prices are on the higher side, but that’s expected). What really stood out was how engaging the installations were — not just for adults, but for kids too. It’s wonderful that children are encouraged to interact with the exhibits, which makes the whole experience more fun and memorable. The current exhibition on technology and art was especially interesting and thought-provoking. Also, very convenient that there’s a toilet nearby — makes a big difference when visiting with kids. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Visited the exhibit of ‘The Legend of King Arthur: A Pre-Raphaelite Love Story’. I had always wanted to see The Lady of Shalott in person. I visited Tate a while ago but it was being exhibited elsewhere at the time. Now it’s exhibiting in Falmouth and it was just great to see. Such a great exhibit overall. Displayed well and with a shop.

Small gallery with limited display space. Enjoyed what was on display but some of its better works weren't exhibited, which was a shame.

A small FREE gallery but I found the exhibition on automata fascinating. I admire the exhibitors (most of whom are local to Falmouth) for allowing some of the exhibits to be played with (most people are careful but I was concerned about the child who was seeing how fast he could turn the handle - why wasn't the parent explaining that for everyone to enjoy these exhibits, we most all be respectful and careful not to break them). Beautiful, detailed work - often very complex scenes - as well as larger models/automata. Activities for children (everyone, probably) to try. Show your support for this small free gallery as we were told that the council needs to see that it is worth keeping it open by the number of visitors it attracts.

Free gallery above the town library. Real good exhibition of local interest artists and some good multi media (video art). It is small....free but very well curated and a pleasure and surprise to visit. Well done.

It's ok. Smaller than I thought it would be and a whole section was filled with rocks which don't interest me much. The central bit about Falmouth history was good and upstairs was a bit forgettable. Overall good but too expensive.

Free art gallery with a gift shop. Had an exhibition of Arthurian legend paintings and exhibits on display until end of Sept 2023. Including tapestries.

The beach was nice. I took a pleasant walk along the coast. It was windy, so I didn’t go into the waves. I just enjoyed it from the shore.

Lovely city beach. Seems to be a reasonably flat sea bay, so safe for kids to splash in the water. Sandy white beach (coarse) and clear water. Blue flag beach (clean). Lovely view of pendennis castle, pendennis point and st anthony lighthouse. A beach cafe just over the sand, a takeaway and car park right next to it. Lifeguards on site.

Nice place to be with friends, family and good amenities in and around with the connecting coast path close by and a pay and display car park only minutes away from both beach and path. Extremely busy in summer time but all year round good place to come.

Nice little beach, and a nice walk from Falmouth,watch out for seagulls,they will take food from you just when you are putting it in your mouth.

Gylly Beach has clear, fresh water and soft, clean sand. The atmosphere is welcoming, with friendly people all around. It’s a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy the seaside ❤️

This beach was a nice place for me to relax after a lengthy coastal walk. It wasn't too crowded and had plenty of benches available to sit on. Also, it was located just a 5 minute walk away from Falmouth Town Station where I was able to get the train back to Truro from.

Public toilets, co op right outside beach entrance, sauna £8 for 30 mins, surfing schools, Swanpool beach is a walk around to the right side

Lovely little family friendly beach. Plea ty of parking in June on Saturday.

Very nice shingle beach (tiny stones, not large pebbles) with a slightly more sandy area next to the sea. Carpark opposite, a bit pricey but convenient. Beach side snack bar with plenty to eat and drink to the left (as you face the sea). Restaurant on the low cliff area to the right. Excellent for kayaking and other non power water activities.

Lovely chill beach with parking, cafe and restaurant on the rocks!

A very lovely beach, with a great cafe and good parking. Standard beach for sun soaking or swimming, and lots of rocky parts and coastal paths for the more adventurous and exploratory. Some parts are dog friendly and some are not, so best to check beforehand.

Beautiful beach, not too busy. Dogs restrictions during summer. Nowhere to eat, has toilets near car park. Lovely walk over to next beach, with summer dog restrictions. Unable to find place for food, with dogs. Came across mobile food bar with excellent food and good coffee.

Beautiful beach. Out of all Falmouth beaches, this is my favourite one to swim. It's a clear water beach and is perfect for a family day out. It has a nice cafe. Car park and toilets are across the road.

A lovely small beach that has a surfing school and a cafe by the beach. It’s probably visited by the locals more, but does have people come here from a distance too. It looks like a sandy beach, but it’s actually a pebble beach… so the water is Christal clear… apart from the shallowest point where all the tiny stones are washed onto the beach. Beautiful view at the sea front and also the local area. It also has a big paid car park near by where they also have mini golf there. I loved my visit!

Great gardens to walk around, even the rainy weather didn't spoil it. Some steep pathways so bear that in mind if you have mobility issues. A great way to spend a few hours.

Been a while lovely to return. Loving the blues of the hydrangea. Free use of a tramper is a good addition for those who need assistance. Great day to chill on the beach before the hike back up. The new to us walled garden was worth a visit.

Random visit for us as we had planned other places, very glad we went. It poured with rain the whole time but this made it feel even more special. The plants and walks around are amazing and a kid park for the kids to enjoy. Would 100% recommend to all.

Wow what an amazing garden! It's got so many fascinating plants and all grown with so much vigor! The garden is in a valley so you walk down one side and walk back up the other. The paths are well maintained but there's a lot of walking up slopes. Lovely icecream shop by the beach.

A beautiful garden, with a rich variety of plants set in a very special location. The cafe food was excellent quality too, it was fairly priced for what you receive and I would definitely visit to enjoy it again. Entry cost for your ticket is quite pricey which is my only reservation which will stop me returning too regularly- but I'd highly recommend and it's certainly worthwhile.

We went with a coach party and parking wasn't a problem. The garden reminded me of the Gardens of Heligan but on a smaller scale and with less diversity of plants. The planting includes lots of bamboo, hydrangeas and tree ferns. The paths wind their way down to the beach where there is a cafe with outside tables. You can do a circular walk to return to the car park. There is a shop, cafe, toilets and small plant centre before the exit.

My wife and I loved this ravine garden... Excellent parking, very modern visitor centre with toilets, cafe and customer seating..helpful staff for regular and first time visitors...shop for gifts and plants. Very clear map of paths leading down to the beach with hard standing area, picnic benches and (on our visit) the option of tea coffee ice cream and snacks... wonderful views across the Helford estuary.

Lovely walk through an exotic woodland downhill to a tiny fishing village (some of which is now holiday cottages) and stony beach with beautiful views over river estuary. Energetic walk back uphill via the maze halfway which was great fun . There were some flowers but I went at wrong time of year for them but thoroughly enjoyed the gardens nevertheless. Refreshments and toilets at top and bottom of path.

Excellent! Beautiful gardens. The cafe is great too. The maze is a real highlight and so much fun! Harder than it looks! We walked down to the beach from the garden and it was really lovely! I did find the second hand bookshop a little more over priced than usual.Highly recommend!

Wow, what an a great garden, there's a lot to see. If you have limited mobility then be warned that most of the garden is on a slope so there's a lot of walking up and down hill. There's some fabulous and different plants here, all of which are well cared for. You can walk down to the beach which is a lovely place to chill. The maze is fantastic fun and challenging being on a slope. Don't miss the massive tulip tree as you walk in which is incredible! There's a lovely cafe selling tasty cakes and drinks, some of which are traditional to Cornwall.

Lovely relaxing atmosphere, dogs allowed on lead except the maze, orchard and schoolhouse which is fine. Great cafe but dogs are outside - website says inside on the left but it doesn’t have any walls so really it’s outside with a canopy. Pebbly beach but still relaxing with an ice-cream hut. Dogs are allowed here too but on a lead. My mum who is 80 managed this walk with a few stops at the benches dotted around the site.

A lovely garden to leisurely wonder around. The plants and trees are very well displayed, with info on some of them.The little village at the bottom of the garden is very quaint with the little beach where you can sit and have a ice cream before you start back up the hill. The grandchildren really enjoyed the maze.The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had a very good day out.

Fun activity for 3-4 hours with the kids. Maze, apple shed and the games nearby (connect4, big jenga blocks etc.) were really fun for the kids. Great walk down to the village near the beach and really tasty local ice cream from there. Finally some jacket potatoes back at the cafe near entrance to top the day.

We returned on Sunday, many years after our last visit. Still as beautiful as we remembered it. We had to take the easier route, as this time we had our grandson in his pushchair with us! Walked down to the village and beach, stopping for an ice-cream. Such a lovely spot. The flowers and trees in the gardens are stunning. We didn't attempt the maze this time, as previously, I remember it took us a long time to find our way out! Had some sandwiches and cake at the top café before our journey home - all delicious. Well worth a visit if you're in the Falmouth area.

Wonderful morning coasteering around the headland from Swanpool. Billy was a brilliant instructor - friendly, helpful, funny and safety conscious - he made our morning a great experience. Would highly recommend it to anyone who lives in Falmouth or visitors!

My wife and I had a 2 hour introduction to dinghy sailing here. It was a brilliant lesson and although we thought we might spend some time on the beach being given some theory, we were straight out on to the water with hands-on practical learning for the whole time. Mikey was friendly; clear with his instruction; and constructive (and generous) with his feedback. Wetsuits and buoyancy vests were provided. This was a really fun way to spend a couple of hours of our holiday in Falmouth and great value as well. Highly recommended.

We had an amazing time kayaking with Elemental. We had Dany as our instructor and he was absolutely fab. He showed us how to use the paddles properly, was patient with my dyspraxic brother, and super with my two children aged 5 and 10. Everyone got to go out on a kayak and as I had a broken wrist they took me out with them which I hadn't expected to be able to do. Dany had a great sense of humour and made our 2 hours fun. We paddled out on the seato a shipwreck and back, and stopped to have a break and look at the sea creatures on the way. I cannot recommend Elemental enough and we'll definitely be coming back next time we are in Cornwall.

We decided to go and try stand up paddleboarding whilst away, so glad we went to elemental, everyone so friendly and helpful, lovely relaxed atmosphere and super organised! Loved experience and will definitely return each time we come back to Cornwall!

My son attended the half day Kids club and had a fantastic time! the instructors were brilliant and great with the kids. 100% recommend and will be booking him in again soon :)

We had two very friendly and knowledgeable coasteering guides who took us to the jumps in exciting conditions. Our experience was made even better by a seal coming right past and and up to the group, made even better by Frazer's hilarious reaction. It was a fantastic half day that was well spent!

Myself and a group of friends were sitting and enjoying the peace and quiet of a stunning cove around the corner from swanpool beach. We had just gone for a swim and had admired (from a distance) a stunning compass jellyfish which was in the water. Upon return to our towels, a large group of young paddle boarders returned to collect their 'mega' paddle boards from the beach after what had looked like a session of coasteering. We then watched as the jellyfish that we had just admired so carefully was then picked up with a paddle by one of the instructors of the group, we initially thought he was going to safely show the children the jelly fish and explain the wonder and dangers of wildlife in this environment. However we were extremely upset and disappointed to see that an instructor who you would expect to have the utmost respect for the environment threw the jelly fish at the cliff face, watched it fall on to the pebbles and then threw it back up the cliff face again. This was a completely avoidable way to maintain the safety of the group and at a cost of a living organism. I would question the role model these children had during their experience.

Lovely grounds and a good walk. You can also walk along the beach there too.

Visited the gardens in July, the flowers and plants were lovely to see. The gardens were very well maintained.

Lovely colourful gardens with car park and beach nearby

One of the most beautiful town in UK 💙

Beautifully kept gardens with interesting array of plants. Loved the Monterey pines.

Although small there's a wonderful range of plants. Next to it is a lovely beach, cafe and toilets. The garden is a hundred years old and nearby is a separate dog friendly area and a lovely cove and another beach with nature reserve.

It's called Queen Mary Gardens but the truth is I went to the beach not the Gardens though they looked nice and peaceful. Parking is just over the road and from memory I paid £5.80 for 4 hours, I think it was £8.50 for the day. The beach on the other hand was really nice with plenty of room for all. There was a public toilet and showers. And there were a few food and drink outlets. And the beach had life guards on duty. Oh and the beach was very clean.

The 5 hour dolphin and whale watching tour was a brilliant experience! Sadly, the whales were busy that day, but that's how it goes sometimes with wild animals. We were lucky enough to see plenty of dolphins, porpoises and a couple of seals. I'd highly recommend AK Wildlife Cruises 🐬 Fantastic trip!

I have been a customer of AK Wildlife Cruises for many years now, and am never disappointed with the service and experience that they deliver. The boat is comfortable and well appointed, and is a stable viewing platform for sightings and photography. All of the crew are deeply passionate about the wildlife of Cornwall, and have a deep desire to share this with their customers. I absolutely love that they are still excited about seeing something special or unusual, and this excitement absolutely flows onto the passengers. Of course this is a wildlife cruise, and the wildlife may well have their own plans for the day, and so can never be guaranteed to be found. But I do believe that everything that can be done to increase your chances of finding and observing the wildlife is delivered without fail by the crew. Additionally this is a trip on a boat, so beholden to the weather conditions, but their choice of sheltered Falmouth as a location means that the chances of the weather impacting your trip are as minimised as they can be. We have tried other organisations trips, both in Cornwall and further afield, but have found for all round service, quality of viewing, attention to detail, and friendliness AK Wildlife Cruises are amongst the very best. I totally recommend AK Wildlife Cruises – I genuinely believe that like us you will keep returning.

An outstanding trip well worth the money. The entire crew are amazing at what they do especially Kieth the captain. My father is disabled and I have a daughter in a pram. They was so accommodating even moving the boat from one mooring to another to accommodate my father getting on board. The trip was very informative but in a very friendly encouraging manner. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to get closer to the wildlife that Cornwall has to offer. Thank you to the entire crew. We will be visiting again soon

Honestly amazing. We did the three hour trip today (12 Aug “The Burfords”) and we were so lucky to see dolphins and a baby minke whale in the bay. The captain was so warm and welcoming and the crew were so knowledgeable and they all showed so much respect for the animals doing everything on their terms. The wildlife we have in the UK is truly amazing and I would recommend anyone who is in Cornwall to use AK Wildlife Cruises go and explore. Thank you again and hopefully we will see you again soon!

We had a great 3 hour cruise. It went so quickly. Captain Keith and Skipper Jake were great!!! Knowledgeable and friendly the time flew by. As did the dolphins. Lots to see today. Birds/gulls diving for their fish dinner, seals being curious and so many dolphins!

Captain Keith delivered an informative tour. Josh was also very helpful. There is no guarantee that you will see any whales and that is exactly what happened to us. However, owing to Keith’s expertise we did find ourselves in amongst a pod of about 150 dolphins. Absolutely brilliant. I would definitely go again.

We felt really welcomed and safe. There was a family atmosphere on board and every consideration was taken to ensure our wellbeing and comfort. Capns Keith and Jake and crew Cam and Emily, were extremely knowledgeable and informative about the local wildlife and it was good to hear about the local coastline and history too. We were very honoured to meet them and feel lucky and grateful to have had this wonderful opportunity. We were extremely fortunate with the weather and were thrilled to see so many seals, porpoises and dolphins and a minke whale too! Seabird sightings were numerous and particularly exciting for Kosmo as he was hoping to see Shearwaters. We saw Great Skua, as well as Gannets, Razorbills and Kittywakes (this is not an exhaustive list!) and we were not expecting to see Chough, which was an extra treat! We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat and will definitely book again. It was extremely straightforward and easy to make the booking and lovely Lauren in the office, was helpful and communicative throughout. Thoroughly recommended. Photos to follow! Liz and Kosmo D

Due to stormy conditions the night before our trip, we were unsure whether it would go ahead. George emailed us during the day with regular updates, which were helpful. Fortunately the trip went ahead. George was very polite, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Trip was great fun and we were fortunate enough to see a pod of dolphins. Definitely recommend.

Fab trip on a blustery day - big waves but the boat expertly driven by Capt George ploughed through them with ease and we felt very safe for a family with two under 16 and two over 75! The dolphins and other marine life didn’t make an appearance, but it didn’t dampen our spirits, unlike the splashes!

** 13 days on still awaiting refund of the cruise that never happened - I've emailed you** Here for a week on our holiday a few of us tried phoning and emailing several times to book a private cruise - unresponsive. Booked on line, asked to arrive 6pm for 630pm.sunset cruise and told at 603 it was cancelled due to wind having cut our day plans short to get back. I fully appreciate weather is out of anyones control but another example of poor communication. With checks of shipping forecast the weather would have been forseen and cancellation could have been communicated much earlier to avoid upset and 2 disappointed children. We opted for a refund as we go home tomorrow and we're Offered a dishonourable 30%discount knowing as holidaymakers we wouldn't be back, yet wouldn't offer an inclusive disabled access carer +1 discount (national scheme) on initial booking as "we only seat 12"

What an amazing experience. We joined this experience as a family of 4. We was met with a friendly skipper who informed us well with great humour. We felt in safe hands the whole trip and even got to see dolphins. So pleased we did it. Thank you so much for your patience and assistance with finding you.

Had a great time with Orca Sea Safaris. Saw multiple pods of dolphins and the boat was very comfortable. It was very respectful and George was great!

The boat tour was postponed twice and then cancelled altogether. George also misleadingly offered us alternative tours at 6.00 am that didn't even exist. In addition, I now have to worry about how to get my money back from GYG. It's all very annoying and this has cost us two uncertain holidays when we couldn't plan anything else in Cornwall. Zero stars for the boat trip

Fantastic couple of hours. Our daughter saw pods of around 60 dolphins, and she absolutely LOVED it. Would thoroughly recommend seizing the opportunity if you're ever in the area. Great value, friendly skipper. Couldn't have asked for more!

We had an afternoon tea in the hotel and went down to the pub below to have a drink and sit in the sunshine afterwards. Stunning scenery 😍

Amazing food with a great view across the estuary. One of our favorite restaurants in Falmouth

Great Sunday lunch with a seaview. Great welcome, friendly staff who were very busy but attentive. Best check which seat you have some are high not best for back/hip issues or short.

Have stayed at the greenbank before and was unable yongey a table, now we have finaly eatern you can undetstand why! WoW great food and a service to match, at a super price, gamon was the the chefs choice today, so had to irder both the beef and gamon, and i was disappointed, the plates came out full of meat and potatoes and then 2 big bowls of veg came as well, too make it even better you only had to ask for more and they were only too happy to bring you another bowl of veg, drinks choices is wide with some goid beers and largers, aling with many choices of wines, gteat place to come if you have dogs, as what i observed was first rate to accomadate customers who had there dogs with them.

Stopped in for an evening meal and had a great time! Great service, wonderful views over the harbour (we even saw a seal bobbing around) and interesting menu. I had the catch of the day and my husband had a burger - both delicious. Dessert was a sticky toffee banana pudding (all the dessert buzzwords) with custard and was fab. Would highly recommend for pub grub, their excellent reputation is well deserved.

This is one of the nicest places I've been. The Working Boat is in the Green Bank Hotel with amazing food, a great selection of beers, and a really nice atmosphere. Very friendly bar staff and waitresses and waiters. The views are absolutely beautiful, overlooking Falmouth Harbour. I have been a few times and have never been disappointed. You do not have to be staying at the Green Bank Hotel to use The Working Boat. It is a very relaxing place to eat and drink with many bonuses. Absolutely love this place ❤️ Cheers, Vince.

The service here is amazing! We had two lovely people I believe their names are Jessica and Roz! So friendly. Made sure the food was perfect for us! Even brought us extra gravy. Freddie was a laugh too! Got us drinks sorted right away! The roast was next to none other. It was amazing. Great portion sizes. I love how it’s plated so you can choose the veggies you want! And offer more if you need more! Will be coming back. Was delicious. Thank you all.

It's not a bad little cinema, drinks and food on tap and deliver to your seat. Reasonable pricing, Book a sofa seat or you will not have enough space. Popcorn is the worst I've tasted so don't bother with that, nor the pickymix which has been there god no's how long and you need to remortgage your house for a bag of it. get a hotdog,burger or pizza it's not much more expensive. The screens them self are adequate, but the sound is not you can hear outside traffic over quiet parts of the film.

The ticket prices are fantastic, so much so that, as someone who lived in London, I had to do a double take when I saw how little I spent! However, the biggest drawback of this cinema is the soundproofing. I was watching a quiet film, and on multiple occasions, the loud, bass-heavy movie playing next door completely disrupted the atmosphere. In fact, it probably ruined the entire experience. It’s a real shame because the cinema itself is lovely, but better soundproofing, or more mindful scheduling of films, would make a huge difference.

It’s a lovely little cinema with some great offers on, but it needs a bit of an update - the carpets are stained, the toilets need a good clean as they were stinking of urine and the seats aren’t very comfortable for a long film. The staff serving popcorn did not wash their hands after sneezing!

Staff are amazingg, saved it from getting a 1 star but to be completely honest food was overpriced and awful but most importantly the seats are the most uncomfortable seats in any cinema I have ever been too!!! I recently watched 28 years later which is a whole other review but I couldn’t even get into the film as was so uncomfortable, furthermore around half way through the film just froze and the and the audience was left puzzled on what to do. I was also sat at the front and to side so any advice would be don’t bother sitting in the first front two rows if you actually want to see the film. Don’t like writing reviews especially bad ones but this needs to be said.

A great cinema! Good price, good food n drinks, and the seats are pretty good. Better than any west end cinema i have been too. I highly recommend this place. Next time we visit i want to try the onsite restaurant. There is a membership card you can get. Seams like a good deal.

Helpful staff and each screening is pleasantly small, but it can be absolutely roasting in there and they only get the very biggest movies

Queues to get in, even when you pre-book tickets is frustrating. Really nice local cinema showing the latest film releases. The building is converted so the tills and serving area gets very squashed when queuing for drinks and popcorn. Nice cafe upstairs. The individual theatres are smallish but still enjoy great sound and screen quality. Staff are always friendly and helpful.

We had the most amazing visit at Falmouth lifeboat station - made our grandson's day thanks to Yvonne's ability to engage our family's 3 generations that visited today - our 5 year-old got to be fully involved wearing the gear and helmet, learning how to raise the alarm and even better go on the boat and be navigator for the day. The rest of us were equally enthralled to learn about the volunteers and amazing work of the service that risks their lives for us. This is certainly not the first lifeboat station we have visited but was by far and away the best.Thank you Yvonne for making it better than Pendenis castle with jousting. (Which was great too.)

This is a must-go in Falmouth. We booked this tour earlier through emailing their station and got a reply promptly. The tour was around 45 minutes and Yvonne showed us around and talked about RNLI’s history and missions. We even got the chance to go on board the lifeboats and took some nice photos. We learnt much more about the organisation and its operation. The sacrifices of these lifesaving heroes are truly admirable. RNLI wouldn’t be making such a big impact without volunteers like Yvonne. Thank you once again for this amazing experience!

Interesting, engaging and funny tour today learning about the RNLI. Kids loved sitting inside the boat. These teams and the people within do amazing work - thank you!

The Penryn Camera Club braved a stormy sky (it didn’t rain) for a visit to the Falmouth RNLI Station. This included a trip around the station and even on the larger lifeboat. A real treat, accompanied by a knowledgeable and friendly guide. A fabulous visit to this public-funded facility, loads of info and facts, and some great pictures. Strange fact; They do not even get VAT relief on their fuel!! so they are always looking for donations to help save those in need. Highly recommend visiting and supporting this RNLI station.

You can visit an operating lifeboat station and the boat itself. There is a little tour with general background information and insights in the daily work. We, as a family of 3, realy enjoyed the short tour (with Derek) and recommend a visit.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit - a guided tour by volunteer Chris, during our stay in a nearby apartment. Very knowledgeable & committed to the aims and purposes of the Institution, as am I, for many decades. Visits need to be prearranged but may be disrupted at short notice by operational requirements, eg, should the crew have "a shout" (launch). After a detailed safety briefing, we were invited onto their Severn Class AW Lifeboat, with a great explanation of its operational areas, capabilities & purposes, safety features, et al including onto the bridge & its admittedly limited on board crew quarters. The engine room is "out of bounds" for safety grounds. Followed by a visit to the station itself, including the crew rooms and their inshore RIB, that is launched & recovered via an adjoining slipway. As an aside - and also reported widely on various MSM & other news sources - their Severn Class vessel is being replaced, after a quarter of a century of service, in coming weeks by the RNLI's most modern boat, the Shannon Class. Well worth a visit to better understand the commitment of those living &/or working in our coastal communities, to the saving of lives and preservation of safety at sea.

Great tour.Very interesting.Highly recommended.

Tucked away behind the main drag in Falmouth high street is this, potentially one of a kind Bookshop with a bar! I mean, what an incredible idea? Very popular with local students but it’s something everyone can enjoy. Steps up to the main entrance, I’m not sure if there is any disabled access unfortunately. Beer was nice, can’t remember what it was called but I enjoyed it in the beer garden.

Amazing pub! We went here as a novelty to see the bookshop and pub and it was far beyond our expectations. There were 6 real ale hand pumps, all with local (independent) beers on, ( we tried them all and they were all in great condition). There was also at least 12 gas lines with craft beer and cider on, mostly independent. The lady who served us was very lovely, explained the beers and even checked on us later on to see what our favourites were, she was a delight as a hostess. Our friends loved the book shop, £4-6 a book!

The second best pub in England after the Smithfield in Derby, I'll be going back next year 🍻🍻

Sadly they don't do food. But great coffee (my first experience of plant based milk which for a latte drinker is quite something) and a great selection of beers. Good music, nice atmosphere, you can relax and catch up without having to shout. Service was excellent but all the staff we met. Think will definitely become a regular stop whenever I'm in Falmouth.

Is this a pub? Is it a library? Is it both? Does it matter? Great atmosphere, lovely and helpful staff, excellent music, a room full of books, a couple of arcade machines, there is so much going on in here yet it feels so cozy and not overwhelming at the slightest! And last but not least: perhaps the only pub this side of the world that has 5 DIFFERENT TYPES OF LAGER!!! When the whole of the country is so fully dominated by ales (a craze I will never be able to understand) this place is an oasis for us lager drinkers. Do yourselves a favour and pay a visit or two if you ever find yourself in Falmouth.

I came here today as a group for a meeting. It was a nice quiet bench outside and the pub was quite empty. A fair few of us bought drinks (teas, beers etc) and commenced our meeting. Shortly into it, a worker (female, blonde hair) came out and told us that this wasn’t a library and we’d have to buy more drinks if we wanted to stay. If the pub was busy or if we were disruptive I’d be able to understand her situation, however we were neither of those and we had bought some drinks. We did consider buying more drinks but whilst discussing this the lady came back and said don’t rush all at once in a sarcastic tone. This was extremely rude and unreasonable, and instantly deterred us from wanting to buy any drinks. Whilst we were discussing where to go to rearrange our meeting, the lady was waving us away in a patronising manor. I have loved this pub for over a year, but the dreadful customer service that the worker provided today has deterred me from EVER going back again. There are plenty of pubs that are both pleasant and better priced around here, and now I have no reason to come here instead. In the process of writing this review, I’ve also noticed there are countless other negative comments on workers’ attitude, so clearly this is an ongoing issue.

A group of my friends and I came to this pub and sat outside together for a meeting for a uni project meeting. It was a large group of about 13 and some of us, but not all had drinks. A blonde woman came outside and, understandably, wanted us to have more drinks or to leave due to the size of our group, however her tone was really rude so we all went a bit quiet, as we were a little taken aback and as we started discussing whether we were going to get more drinks or leave, she comes back and says “don’t rush all at once guys!” once again in a rude tone, which made our decision of leaving quite easy. The final moment was as people were finishing their drinks they bought, we can see her in the window upstairs gesturing at us with shrugs and hitting her head, being incredibly patronising. We were all being a respectful volume as it was a work meeting, and had been completely respectful while there and if we had been told that we needed to buy more drinks in a respectful or even neutral tone we likely would’ve but her attitude was abhorrent and we were all quite shocked. I had always recommended this place to people but unfortunately will not be doing so anymore.

Lovely idea not enough time to paint. My partner and I had a wonderful time, everything was set up before we arrived, staff is super nice but perhaps they should set up your time according to the piece you are painting. My boyfriend got a massive lion almost £40 and couldn’t finished in 90mins:( also would have been nice to have more time to put more details on the skull plate I choose (£20 or something like that) Now we have to go back to finish the lion, which is not the end of the world but I hope it’s enough with the next 90 min. Honestly looking forward to our next visit but you should be able to stay longer if your piece is a big one.

What an amazing place. We were stuck on a rainy afternoon in Falmouth. These guys were the perfect antidote. A fantastic creative afternoon with the kids. The staff are brilliant. 5⭐️

What a brilliant afternoon! 10 of us came for my sister's 40th birthday. The selection of items to paint is great - something to suit all of our budgets. The staff were really friendly and very helpful. Will definitely visit again with my children! 😃

We booked in advance and paid a £10 deposit, we arrived ten mins early and the table was already set up for us. The staff were super helpful and friendly! As this is a cafe too we ordered some tea. We both really enjoyed our hour and a half session and I’ve never seen my partner so concentrated! The staff even came round with free mince pies. The pottery items themselves weren’t expensive (£12 per mug) and we paid for postage so that when our painted items are fired in the kiln they can be posted to us, this saves us another trip to Falmouth. However we will absolutely return in the future! What a perfect date.

Fantastic day out. Took my girlfriend for a birthday activity and they were really friendly. There were a variety of people there, people who come by themselves and with groups. Highly recommend and it is not expensive. Only thing to note is that it will take ~week for the item to be glazed after its painted.

Stumbled upon this place and thought "why not". The price on the bottom of the pottery includes the paints you'll need to decorate it in store, plus firing in the kiln. Firing takes 5 days or so, and they cna post your pottery in lots of bubble wrap if you can't come back to collect after it's been fired. The staff were helpful and will get you any extra colours of paint that you need. You can buy drinks, snacks, alcoholic drinks. Good for dates, families, birthdays or just to do something creative!

Brilliant experience, and very relaxing. It was great fun with friends and family, and the staff were really helpful with painting tips. Our pottery was delivered home as we did this on holiday, and it arrived expertly packed, in perfect condition!! 🤍🤍

Went to the park for a picnic and there happened to be live bands playing, was a pleasant surprise. The park looked nice and my kids enjoyed the play area. Nice place to visit 😊

A pretty park and a lovely location for Remembrance Sunday Service with coverage from local radio station, SourceFM 96.1

A small, quiet park which is clean & well maintained. Regular days of live musical entertainment are free for all the family to experience & enjoy throughout the summer months.

Absolutely stunning Park and very well kept. The Gardener's are amazing, I want to hugs them. Because it's so beautiful and lovely my only complaint is it is always shut early evening. Gates locked by 5.30pm which I find extremely early.

Great small park in the middle of Falmouth. Nice kids play area. Very large bandstand. Currently the entrance gatehouse which has been disused for a while is being transformed into a community space which looks good.

Great peaceful green space in the middle of Falmouth. There are good toilets, a small pond teaming with goldfish and carp. There is also a large uniquely equipped children’s playground, this garden is not massive but is something for everyone. A green place of tranquility.

Lovely green space with a great play area. Fantastic coffee shop (Kimberley Perk) for cake and a cuppa.

Have never been to the castle before, it's definitely worth a visit if you are around st mawes. There are good parking facilities for everyone, toilets and a gift shop. Some beautiful visit across to Falmouth as well. If you love history this is a must

We hopped on the ferry from Falmouth to St Mawes to visit the castle. Built by Henry 8th, this "modern" castle has stunning views over the estuary. Our little explorer loved the connect four game and the amazing views. Lots of information boards and fascinating facts about the history of the castle and the area.

Took the ferry from Falmouth for a short day trip. Although a little on the small side, the castle is in excellent condition and has lots of areas to explore. There are also some excellent views of the bay. Recommend a visit.

Great place to visit If your into your History of Henry Viii who built this castle its a 3 tier narrow steps going up.. Loads of space to seat and look across at Falmouth Harbour .Where you catch the ferry .or drive into St Mawes village.

Fascinating castle, having visited Portland Castle earlier this year, similar design. Very well preserved as usual good information boards thoroughly recommended

A great day out. It was really nice to be able to take the dog everywhere with you. It is an English Heritage property.

St Mawes Castle, located near Falmouth in Cornwall, is one of the best-preserved coastal artillery fortresses from the Tudor period. Constructed between 1540 and 1542 during King Henry VIII’s reign, it was designed to defend the Carrick Roads waterway at the mouth of the River Fal against potential invasions from France and the Holy Roman Empire.   The castle features a distinctive cloverleaf design, comprising a central four-story tower surrounded by three circular bastions. This layout provided extensive platforms for heavy artillery, allowing comprehensive coverage of the surrounding waters. Notably, St Mawes Castle is adorned with elaborate carvings and inscriptions praising Henry VIII, reflecting its historical significance and the era’s architectural style.   For visitors interested in exploring this historic site, St Mawes Castle is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Booking tickets online in advance can provide a 15% discount on admission prices. It’s important to note that the last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.   The castle’s address is Castle Drive, St Mawes, Nr Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5DE. For the most current information on opening times and ticket prices, it’s advisable to consult the official English Heritage website.   There is also a ferry nearby if you’re the other side of the English channel which is very reasonable priced

Lovely little beach! Dog friendly all year round! Car parks cheap at £2 all day and all goes towards the upkeep. Nice 10 min down hill walk to the beach from the carpark. When we visited a part of the path down to the beach had collapsed so be careful but looked like it was in hand and being repaired.

Fabulous dog friendly beach. It was very busy the day we were there but still lovely. No facilities so cross your legs! It’s a steep walk down to the beach from the car park so probably it great for people with mobility issues. Car park is £2 for a few hours or £4 for the day. Bargain!

Sheltered hamlet on the north shore of Helford River. Calm, clear water for bathing.

The beach is shingle or gravel as are all the beaches in this area of the estuary. Ideal if you own a dog but not if you want some peace and quiet. The water is quite shallow if you are a none swimmer. There was a primary school on the beach! Now is a private residence.

Unspoilt Cornish cove, popular with walkers. Very limited facilities, which is part of the appeal, although some reviewers may drop stars for that? Basically a toilet and small ice cream outlet! Cars are not permitted in the village - you need to park in a National Trust car park at the top of the winding lane. Could be tricky for wheelchair users - the only way to the beach is a rough path, or on the lane itself. Parts are steep. Lovely views as you descend and a sandy/pebbly beach to greet you. Sea perfect for a dip if you don't feel the cold! Dogs welcome.

A nice beach 🌊🏖 just ourside of Glendurgan garden🌳🌴. The children liked playing in the rock pools 🦀, we had a relaxing afternoon. Nice display in the National Trust shop/information center very interesting to read about the history. We enjoyed the ice creams 🍦 from there (National Trust prices but they were tasty). Would recommend a visit especially if you are already visiting Glendurgan garden.

Not a bad place but nothing to excite. Not much sand but lots of rock pools for kids to get in and out of. Hunting under rocks for crabs was fun. However, little place for ice cream is a traditional cornish RIP off. Tiny tiny icecream for £2 and near impossible to find a bin to put the waste in. Car park is at the top of the hill so a bit of a walk down and up, not that that is bad, but after a time on the beach with tired kids, it's not fun trunching back up the hill. Views however are lovely.

Such a lovely place. So many cute donkeys and they get the best care possible. There is a cute little vegan cafe, too. Clear recommendation.

My daughter had a donkey adopted to her for her Birthday (Bunny), so we wanted to come and visit her. My kids absolutely loved seeing all the donkeys. You can see they are well looked after and loved. Their stables and barns were in a great condition and had lots of space. We went into the Vegan cafe which was lovely and the staff really nice. We purchased donkey merch in the gift shop. My daughter loves her Bunny cup. Overall lovely visit and could donate when there. We will be back and I am sure my son will have a donkey to his name by Christmas haha (Bertie)

Fantastic place with amazing knowledgeable staff. So many beautiful donkeys and a fully vegan cafe which was the icing on the cake! Reasonably priced gift shop and of course had to adopt one of the donkeys. Highly recommended

We had such an amazing time here. The donkeys were all so loved and cared for, and the place was so clean and well thought out. Lovely experience, and we will definitely be back

Myself and a friend visited the sanctuary today and we couldn't have had a better experience. All of the staff and volunteers were amazing with a special shout-out going to volunteer Bob who was greeting everybody on the gate with a massive smile and great chat. Entry to the site is free, but donations are appreciated - even if it comes through buying something at the gift shop. Another shout-out to one of the other members of staff, Rachel, who we found frequently gently encouraging the donkeys to get closer to the public for cuddles and love. She was also taking people's phones to go get close-up photos for them. The ladies in the gift shop were super friendly, and the café staff were excellent when dealing with an allergy in our party. All of the animals were obviously very well cared for. As people who grew up with horses and donkeys, we could tell they all get the best love, and staff are obviously dedicated to their wellbeing. The sanctuary has lots of parking including accessible spaces and drop off zones. Everyone was happy to be there, including the many families with young children. We didn't come with a dog, but saw many wandering around, greeting the donkeys themselves. We will almost certainly be back (probably in a few days!). Thank you to everyone who volunteers and works there!!

Beautiful restful place for rescued Donkeys, staff are very friendly, always happy to answer questions about the donkeys. Donkeys are very happy and very friendly. Will definitely be returning.

​A wonderful place to stop for a drink and a snack at the vegan cafe. More importantly, it's a chance to relax in the calming presence of the lovely donkeys. Don't forget to buy something from the shop or make a donation to help with their running costs!

Lovely way to see the city from the river. Parking directions were good, spacious car park. There is no machine but a human in a boot taking only cash. Walking though a boat yard was interesting. Luckily, we didn't wait long for the boat. The 15 min ride was great, it had a viewing platform on the top. On the way back there were a few food or coffee shops near / on the pier which made it convenient to wait for a boat if you miss one. I saw a boat leaving so I calculated that it would be back in 30 min which was perfect for having a cup of tea.

This gets more expensive every year ! £25 for a family ticket, cash only and last boat back 5.30pm Used a few times before but at this price on 07/08/25 we decided it was just to expensive. Took our chances in town and parked on a side street for free with a short stroll in.

This was a lot of fun. Loved the trip in. Recommended as a way of seeing Falmouth and the estuary on the way in. Dog friendly Tips - was cash only. Took us by surprise too. There is a Sainsbury’s close by with a cash point - take a note of where to catch the ferry back. Lots of boats leaving from the quay so it can get pretty busy

Its not cheap.. at a tenner a head but to be honest it's an easy way to get into the heart of the town in 15 minutes and your car is safe. It was lovely to get out on the water even for a short sail and if you want to do something different I recommend it!

I find in these small towns that Park & Ride schemes are better to use. Although we didn't use the boat, we used the bus, which turned out to be an open topper. The drivers were friendly, the bus ride was quick and smooth and we enjoyed great views of Falmouth Harbour. The ticket allows you to ride the bus as many times as you like, and the £7.50 was good value (it includes parking and the bus up to 7 passengers). The bus stops at the Prince of Wales Pier, with the town centre just around the corner

Easy parking, and a great trip down the river with lovely views on the way. Takes you right into the centre of town and if you miss the ferry park yourself on a bench watch the world go by till the next one comes, chill free!

Expensive 10 just to get yo falmouth. So we did not use . Jumped in car and parked up at falmouth. Cost 7 all day