Falmouth Attractions: Things To Do When You Visit Falmouth

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Falmouth Attractions: Things To Do When You Visit Falmouth

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The port and town of Falmouth is located on the River Fal and is on England’s south coast in the County of Cornwall. It boasts the third deepest natural harbor in the world and because of this, it has been the start and end point for many voyages across the world’s oceans. Such people who have carried out such record breaking attempts are Sir Francis Chichester and Dame Ellen MacArthur. But it isn’t just the town that is interesting there are plenty of fascinating attractions when you visit Falmouth.

A baby seal, found on the beach at St Agnes, caused the National Seal Sanctuary to open here in 1958. The sanctuary was based in St Agnes until 1975 when the single pool used for keeping the seals and injured sea birds in was not large enough. It was at this time the sanctuary then moved to Gweek and its owner Ken increased the number of pools and their sizes so that they could care for more seals which were being rescued of the Cornish coast.

As you wander around this attraction you have a chance to see firsthand the work carried out by those who are employed by it ensure that as many of the seals are returned to the wild as possible. However, you will also find a number of these wonderful sea creatures have remained because they are simply too badly injured or will not be able to cope with being returned to the wild.

Just south east of Falmouth is Pendennis Castle which is situated across the harbor from its castle St Mawes. These are both castles built during Tudor times and were built to form a defensive chain along the south coast during the reign of Henry VIII. These castles were built to act as a deterrent against either the French or Spanish invading England.

Since its construction it has been used over the centuries and remains in excellent condition to this day. During the reign of Elizabeth the First the castle was further strengthened and was again utilized during the Civil War by the Royalist’s and was their last stronghold to fall. The castle was also used during both World Wars and today the guardhouse and the underground tunnels and magazines from these wars remain. Plus you have a chance to visit the Tudor Keep which has been well maintained and which has seen the recreation of a gun deck.

Further on from Falmouth is Lizard Peninsula and which is actually the southernmost point in England and even though Land’s End is often thought to hold this position. When you visit Lizard Point there is plenty for one to do and see from the Goonhilly Earth Station with the satellite dishes that stand out. If you’re in luck, you may be able to see seals, dolphins or even a shark basking in the water.

In Falmouth itself there are plenty of attractions that visitors to this coastal town can enjoy. One such attraction is Trebah Gardens which are located on the outskirts of Falmouth near to the village of Mawnan Smith. The gardens are spread over 25 acres and throughout the year there are wide variety of plants to enjoy. But along with the plants there is a large pond, a waterfall and private beach area as well.

You can spend quite some considerable time exploring all that these gardens have to offer and there is a cafe where light refreshments are provided. Plus if you find the children are getting a little bored just exploring the gardens then take them to the playground to let off some steam. The gardens are open throughout the year.

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