The BBC’s Antiques Roadshow will take place in Falmouth’s National Maritime Museum at Discovery Quay next to Events Square on Thursday 13 September 2012. Where is the National Maritime Museum in Cornwall? Fiona Bruce together with recognised experts from the
Splash – Falmouth Arts Festival
Falmouth has a rich history of arts and crafts and is becoming ever more popular with local artists and craftsman. University College Falmouth has built a reputation as one of the country’s leading colleges for students wishing to study art,
The Blades aerobatic display team at Falmouth Week 2012
On Wednesday night the 2012 Henri Lloyd sponsored Falmouth Festival Week continued the trend of hosting daring aerial displays with The Blades aerobatics team thrilling the crowds over the inner harbour. Last year’s stunning aerial display was given by the
What sailing regattas can be seen in Falmouth in 2012?
Even by Falmouth’s historic hosting of quality regattas and sailing events this year offers a spectacular sailing program. The absence of last year’s successful Azores and Back Race (AZAB) race from this year’s calendar is unlikely to detract from one
J Class yachts racing in Falmouth Bay
Four ‘J’ Class yachts, Velsheda, Ranger, Lionheart and Rainbow competed in a series of races between the 26 and 30 June 2012 in the waters of Falmouth Bay extending from St Anthony’s Head to Porthoustock on the Lizard. These J
Pendennis Cup sailing event 2012
The Pendennis Cup is held every 2 years in Falmouth waters and organised by the world reknown luxury yacht builder Pendennis shipyard. In 2012 the event is scheduled between the 2 and 7 July with daily racing taking part from
Where can I watch the J Class yachts racing from Falmouth?
Falmouth is hosting the J Class regatta between the 26 and 30 June 2012. Following on closely from the Falmouth Finn Festival featuring double Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainsley in May this is yet another prestigious sailing regatta event to
What coastal walks are there from Poldhu Cove?
The South West Coast Path is easily accessible from Poldhu Cove which has a small car park and some limited roadside parking. Heading northwards from the car park, following the coastline, there is a short walk partly up a minor
Which beaches in Cornwall have been awarded the Blue Flag in 2012?
There are six beaches in Cornwall that have been awarded the Blue Flag in 2012. Carbis Bay beach, shown right, has been added to the list of five winners that achieved this standard in 2011. It is managed by the
Falmouth Finn Festival
Falmouth Bay has been the location for the Open UK National Championships for the Finn Class between 5 and 7 May 2012. This is an annual event attracting up to 50 boats to a series of 7 races. The event
What’s that old ship in Falmouth harbour?
The Matthew has once more returned to Falmouth and is offering people the opportunity to sail aboard her on selected day trips during April and May. The Matthew is a replica of the ship that in 1497 John Cabot sailed
What’s the largest single-masted sailing yacht ever built?
The Mirabella V, recently renamed “M5” by her new owner, is the largest single-masted sailing yacht ever built. In March 2012 she arrived in Falmouth to be refitted by Pendennis Plus. The superyacht is 75m long but part of the
What are the sat nav co-ordinates of Trefusis beach, Flushing?
The mapping information, including grid reference and latitude and longitude for Trefusis beach, Flushing near Falmouth is given below: Grid reference: LR SW815335 Latitude/longitude: 50.162093N and 5.059843W Post code: TR11 5UB (for sat nav purposes) Click the links for more
Where is Trefusis beach?
View Trefusis beach, Flushing near Falmouth in a larger map Trefusis beach is on the northern shore of Falmouth harbour near the village of Flushing. It only has some sand at low water but there is a stone quay and
Is there a ferry between Falmouth and Flushing?
Yes, the ferry is called Miranda and there is a service, weather permitting, 7 days a week all year round between Falmouth and Flushing. The winter schedule, between November and March, is one departure every hour whilst in the summer,
Where do you catch the ferry to St Mawes in Falmouth?
From the beginning of November to the end of May the ferry to St Mawes is running on the winter timetable and leaves Falmouth from the Prince of Wales Pier only. Between June and October the summer timetable is in
Is there a ferry between Falmouth and St Mawes?
Yes, there is a service, weather permitting, 7 days a week all year round between Falmouth and St Mawes. The winter schedule is one departure every hour whilst in the summer there are three departures every hour. The winter timetable
When does the ferry service between Falmouth and Truro start?
The full daily service run by Enterprise Boats starts in May and runs through the season until September. There are five ferries a day running from Falmouth to Truro and five back from Truro to Falmouth. Before the full service
Is there a ferry between Falmouth and Truro?
Yes, the Enterprise Boats run a daily seasonal service between Falmouth and Truro. The service starts in April with the full service running from May to September. When the tide prevents the ferry from reaching Town Quay in central Truro,
Is there a fine food and craft fair in Cornwall over Easter in 2012?
Yes, locally produced food, beer, wine and cider as well as food demonstrations, craft demonstrations and unique art works will all be at Trereife House from Good Friday, 6 April, to Easter Monday, 9 April 2012. Trereife House is near