Falmouth Vacations: Things To See And Do When You Stay in Falmouth

The port and town of Falmouth, Cornwall sits on the River Fal and can be found on the southern coast of Cornwall. Falmouth harbor is the third deepest natural harbor in the whole world and holds the title of being the deepest in Western Europe. If you're thinking about a vacation in Falmouth, there is plenty for one to do and see not just in the town but the surrounding area as well.

The accommodation in Falmouth is many and varied. Quite a few of the Georgian townhouses found in it have been converted either into hotels or into guesthouses. Quite a lot of these establishments boast tremendous views of one of Falmouth's 5 beaches. One of these beaches is located next to Pendennis Castle, followed by Castle Tunnel, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and then Maenporth.

As well as Falmouth's beaches where you can lay back and soak up the summer sun as Cornwall is one of the sunniest parts of the UK. You can if you want learn more about this part of England's maritime history through a visit to the National Maritime Museum. The building that the museum is housed in was designed by M J Long and has only been open since February 2003.

The town's port is still in regular use as a cargo port where goods are brought onto the mainland. The port is also a popular stopping point with many cruise ship operators as well. Last year, the port was host to 64 cruise liners who stopped there as one of their ports of call. The port still forms a major part of the town as it is still a major contributor towards the town's economy.

However, over the years because of its location and the surrounding area this town has been popular with film and television crews. During 1935, the actor Will Hay was to be found staying in the town whilst he took part in the filming of "Windbag the Sailor". Later, the town saw Sir John Mills star during the filming of Scott of the Antarctic. Additionally, the town has been used as a backdrop for the Disney film Treasure Island that was made in 1950.

If you're a fan of this era of movies you will soon be able to recognise some of the places in the town as you wander around that formed the backdrop to some of the scenes. Tourists from the world over still come to visit and the town has done it's best to keep modern developments away and retain its original character.

If you're looking for somewhere to stay that will offer you a peaceful, gentle time then a vacation in Falmouth will be your ideal choice.

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