Falmouth is a town on the coast of Cornwall in southwest England. It’s known for its deep natural harbour on the Fal Estuary, and beaches like Swanpool and Gyllyngvase.

Falmouth stands at the point where seven rivers flow into a long stretch of water called the Carrick Roads. Numerous creeks are ideal for boating excursions to view the varied scenery and birdlife.

The town has the third largest naturally deep harbour after Sudney and Rio de Janeiro.  On the harbour waterfront stands the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, part of a large waterside complex that includes cafes, shops and restaurants.

The museum is dedicated to Cornwall’s great  maritime tradition and contains Britain’s finest public collection of historical and contemporary small craft.

Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle, opposite, were built by King Henry VIII.Towards the town centre is the Falmouth Art Gallery , with an important art collection.