2025 - Discover Falmouth

NEW for 2025! Cornwall's leading south coast resort, Falmouth has been shaped and influenced by its strong connection to the sea. Combining a fascinating maritime heritage and modern creativity, Falmouth enjoys a year-round mild climate allowing exotic sub-tropical plants to thrive. Based around its charming and thriving harbour, Falmouth is the gateway to the beautiful Fal River which runs through Cornwall's National Landscape. Stay in the historic Falmouth Hotel overlooking Castle Beach and explore the Jewel of the Cornish Riviera with an included visit to the internationally renowned Trebah Garden and a great day out in St Ives.Falmouth - Jewel of the Cornish Riviera
Day 1 -After joining your holiday coach, head to the west country with suitable stops for lunch and refreshments. Arrive at your hotel in Falmouth for 4 nights. DBB\n\nDay 2 - 4 At leisure in Falmouth with two included excursions and one optional excursion\n\nThere is plenty to see and do in Falmouth - The multi award winning National Maritime Museum Cornwall houses a huge collection of boats, retells stories of intrepid explorers and provides an observation window where you can see what's happening underwater in the harbour (open daily - entrance approx £16.90 pp in 2024). Pendennis Castle is one of the finest fortresses built by Henry VIII where you can explore the restored Victorian and WWII defences (English Heritage - entrance approx £12.50 pp in 2024 - opening times vary - please check). The award winning Falmouth Art Gallery (free entry) is one of the leading galleries in the South West and there are various boat trips available from Falmouth Harbour (depending on the time of year). Thursday is Market Day in Falmouth\n\n Credit: VisitFalmouth.comINCLUDED EXCURSIONS\nSt Ives for the day\nThe ever-popular seaside resort of St. Ives is a haven for artists, holidaymakers and anyone who appreciates just how breathtaking England's coast can be. Boasting gorgeous sandy beaches, delightful fishermen's cottages, cobbled streets and an array of wonderfully enticing boutique and independent shops, visitors are sure to enjoy exploring this pretty Cornish port. Once a busy pilchard harbour, St Ives later became the centre of Cornwall's arts scene in the 1920s and '30s, when luminary figures such as Barbara Hepworth arrived in search of artistic freedom. St Ives still retains its artistic connections with numerous galleries including the illustrious Tate St Ives (entrance approx. £12 pp in 2024).\n\nTrebah Garden\nEnjoy a morning visit to Trebah Garden, a sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. It is a valley garden created over 180 years ago and has more than 5000 plants from all over the world. Experience the magical essence of one of the great gardens of Cornwall and explore under canopies bursting with exotic blooms and follow vibrant tunnels of colour that cascade down to a secluded private beach on the Helford River. In Spring Trebah comes alive with a colourful array of 100 year old rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias and in autumn, Hydrangea Valley casts clouds of china blue and soft white across Mallard Pond.\nThere is a circular, step-free route around the garden, although as a valley garden there are steep hills in places. The Visitor Centre is fully accessible on a single level at the top of the garden. NB Trebah Garden is a cashless site and all payments in the gift shop, cafe and plant centre should be made by credit / debit card\n\nOPTIONAL EXCURSION\nMarazion & Land's End\nHead first to the ancient town of Marazion which claims to be the oldest town in Cornwall, having a charter granted in 1257. Enjoy the ever-present views of the iconic tidal island of St Michael's Mount as well as sandy beaches lapped by the clear, turquoise waters of Mount's Bay. Take a walk along the main street running parallel to the sea and discover a variety of gift and craft shops along with art galleries showing established and upcoming local artists as well as plenty of places to eat and drink. Continue to Land's End, the legendary Cornish destination and one of Britain's best loved landmarks, famous for its unique location and beautiful scenery. Return to Falmouth to spend the rest of the day at leisure.\n\nDay 5 - After breakfast, return homewards with suitable stops en-route, arriving back at your local joining points early to mid-evening

Tour Highlights
- Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner- Tea & coffee after dinner- Porterage & welcome drink on arrival- Entrance to Trebah Gardens- Visit to St Ives- Use of hotel's leisure facilitiesThe Falmouth Hotel
This 3* Falmouth Hotel is perfectly situated on the seafront opposite Castle Beach with a 10 minute walk to the town and harbour. Built in 1865 as the town's first ever hotel, it boasts outstanding Victorian architecture and is set in 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with outdoor seating area and views across Falmouth Bay. The individually furnished guestrooms are spread over 4 floors with lift access to all and are equipped with tea / coffee making facilities, TV and hairdryer. There is an elegant restaurant, spacious bar and lounge offering coastal views as well as leisure facilities with indoor pool, sauna and hot tub.\nNB Seaview rooms are on request only and subject to a supplement