Fun things to do in Falmouth: 19 fun attractions and activities

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

Surprisingly pleasant venue with excellent indoor and outdoor space. (Dedicated parking is limited, so for bigger events assume that you may need to use street or general parking lots.) PS Special thanks to 99p Films and the Falmouth Food Co-op.

This is a conference venue in Falmouth. I recently attended the UK mining meeting there so I don't know what it's like on an average day. The gardens have a spectacular array of plants with lots of exotics. Well worth visit just for that.

A day in Cornwall to watch Argyle play at Truro brought me to Falmouth for a quick visit and see the sea. Gylly beach cafe is a tourist trap and dull and boring so I set out to find somewhere different. Fortunately, hidden away past the hidden botanical gardens and up the steps and you find this hidden gem. Beautiful gardens and flowers all enclosed in a peaceful environment. Alas, I still couldn’t find a large latte but the joy of listening to a 4 piece brass band overcame the disappointment.

Great concert Clearwater Creedance Rival cover band plus support by Man!. Fantastic atmosphere and despite computer system going down we managed to get it thanks to knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend for fun venue

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Went for a live event, small venue but very well set out, clean and friendly people to help. Great atmosphere for an open air event, very enjoyable.

Excellent (council run?) Tea room and restaurant with good beer and cider too. Great range of homemade cake, try the Cornish Hevva if you get the chance. Attached to a small theatre and set in lovely gardens.

“I walked by the sea to the castle, it was awesome, and I was lucky to catch some sunshine.”

Stunning views amazing at sunset Cafe is also a bonus some good rock pools too

This place has a great view and Pendennis Castle close-by, but the beach itself has a rancid smell, which attracts lots of midges/flies. Me and my daughter went for the rockpools but only managed to catch endless amounts of tiny crabs and a couple of baby Goby's.

Parking would be free on the main road, which will be quite full during holiday periods. Access is down wide, fairly steep concrete slope to the cafe and seating. There is a further slope or steps down to the beach. The beach is narrow but sandy. The sea floor slope off quite steeply from the shore so watch little ones. Not sure about loos? The cafe has a very good range of beach side food and drinks.

This beach completely disappears at high tide. There are rocks and boulders in the water which makes getting in difficult.

Beautiful beach with amazing rock pools. The sea does cover the beach at high tide so watch the tide times. Has toilets. There are a few little secluded spots off to one side above the rock pools. We had a lovely afternoon here.

Really beautiful area to go for a walk. If you're brave enough you can get into the water as the beach is more rocky than sandy. The weather usually is really good but sometimes you'll get that rain that will be annoying if you're not from these lands.

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!

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 are very lucky to have The Poly here in Falmouth. Very! It’s not just a cinema, gallery, shop, place of learning and a venue it’s a hub for creativity and culture in the town and beyond. Over the years I’ve been involved in Poly exhibitions, I’ve organised exhibitions, events and talks at The Poly, and partnered with them when I was running StreetDraw24 to raise funds for St Petrocs and their work with people experiencing homelessness. It was always a pleasure. A great team and a great institution.

Brilliant theatre, so many different events, high quality, great ambience, excellent staff.

I went to see a Christmas-themed play yesterday evening and I must say I enjoyed the production and the quality of the venue. It had a comforting feel and staff were very kind and helpful. Would highly recommend!

This historical place has been through a lot to keep alive and alive it very much is. With events happening continuously and local art being put on show this place is like a giant display of local talent conducted by passionate volunteers. It offers so much and asks very little of its customers. Pay a visit to see what happening that week, you will find something to interest you for sure!

Lovely gaff, bar staff chelsea was great and friendly . Would come again

It's an ok venue for a gallery. I visited the 2nd Year Fine Art exhibitions and whilst the art was fantastic, the venue felt a little tired. They have a cinema which is always showing the latest films, and the gift shop looked extensive - so maybe it's worth another try.

Great events, the auditorium is comfortable if a little warm in the summer. Drink and ticket prices are fair. It's good that Falmouth has an independent arts venue like this, please support it.

Good place for a night out

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!

(Translated by Google) Very friendly staff, nice trip to St.Mawes with a smaller noot across the bay and hike to the lighthouse and cliffs. (Original) Sehr freundliches Personal, schöner Trip nach St.Mawes mit einem kleinerem Noot über die Bucht und Wanderung zum Leuchtturm und Steilküste.

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.

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

A great place to stop for a rest. Free parking and a great place to watch sunsets, dolphins and regattas. Also makes for a great place to walk and fish for mackerel etc.

Free car park with fantastic views out to sea in every direction, plus the castle just behind. You can also walk down to the rocks from the car park. This really is a hidden gem in Falmouth.

This is one of those places where it becomes a family tradition that you have go to enjoy if you are in Falmouth to enjoy the 270 degree views, fresh air (or even rain!), watch the boats and ships passing or mooring in the bay, a gentle walk to the fort and fishing rocks beyond the car park - and of course the ice cream from which ever van happens to be there serving freshly made ice cream in '99's'. May I be able to do for many years to come!

Free car park! The only one in Falmouth - they say. Great for access to castle and climbing around the rocks... Fantastic views

Pendennis Point is a beautiful scenic headland. Great for either walking or just spending time watching the world go by. Direct views over the Fal River, St Mawes, Black Rock (often seals at low water), St Anthony Lighthouse (The real Fraggle Rock!, Falmouth Bay & anchorages & the Lizard Peninsula.

We parked at Pendennis Point this afternoon to look out across the river for dolphins, as we've seen them from here before. Alas, there were none today.

Lovely area to spend a few hours watching the yachts and birds. Bonus we had a delicious ice cream!

We have played many escape rooms, and I can confirm that these rooms are tons of fun!! The puzzles are very original and add a lot to the experience. The staff is also extremely friendly and helpful. We will be back to play the other rooms. Highly recommend!!

We did Number 4 as it appealed to the kids the most. We needed to access the clues regularly, but with those tips we successfully escaped with literally seconds to spare! Really good fun. Friendly and helpful staff too. Easy to find on the high street. Recommend booking in advance to get your preferred room, day and time slot.

What can I say, our first experience of an escape room was absolutely fantastic and fun. Our games host was amazing. We done The Demon Masseur of Market Street. Unlimited clues is a bonus, but we only asked for 6 when average is 10 and we escaped with 13 seconds left of the clock. Highly recommend booking this experience and would definitely do an escape room again after this experience.

First time at an Escape Room and I absolutely loved this one. We did the spooky room tonight with my work colleagues. Such good fun and really gets you working together! 10 out of 10. We did need a few hints! 😆

Fantastic experience. Would highly recommend. Staff went above and beyond to give a memorable experience. Novel puzzles which were great fun to solve.

Done two of the rooms absolutely worth a visit, patron is very good host. Great rooms, very clever. If you want a cerebral adventure this is 4 you 👍🧐

We had an absolutely fantastic time and we had one second to spare when we finished. Test your mind and patience. We would love to go back next time we are in Cornwall.