A Cornish River. Discover Falmouth, Explore & Escape to The Roseland...

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- Marine Network. picturesque Roseland Peninsula that sits across the bay from Falmouth. The Roseland has it all for the outdoor enthusiast, with sandy coves and tranquil beaches, breathtaking cliffs, superb creeks and countryside, pretty villages and hamlets. St Anthony Lighthouse marks the entrance to the Carrick Roads and warns ships of the infamous Manacle Rocks. Travelling inland up the Fal Estuary Boat Detail - Steve Tanner. to the head of the , the City of Truro is a port of both historical and present day significance. Dating back to the 13th Century, Truro has many examples of outstanding historical buildings as well as modern architecture. The City was put firmly on the map in 19th Century with the arrival of the and today has a fascinating selection of shops, galleries, beautiful parks, restaurants, cafés, Cornwall’s prestigious museum and an award winning theatre.

Signs, Prince of Wales Pier - Steve Tanner. Penryn, founded in 1216, stands at the head of the Penryn River in a sheltered position and with a wealth of charm, character and history, is one of Cornwall’s most ancient towns. Explore, Discover & Escape... By the 1600s, Penryn had a thriving trade in Cornish tin and copper, and even today retains its heritage with a large proportion of When you discover the beauty of Falmouth, Truro buildings dating back to Tudor, Jacobean and and The Roseland Peninsula, you’ll realise they are a Georgian times. showcase of what Cornwall has to offer. The Explore the many river and creekside villages Estuary; also known as the Carrick Roads, links the three and historic buildings with maritime links, areas, the cathedral city of Truro, the idyllic Roseland which make this part of Cornwall such a delight to discover. The waterside village Coast Path - The Lugger Hotel. Peninsula and the premier resort and port of Falmouth. of Mylor has a historic dockyard and one of the finest yacht harbours in the South West. The wooded countryside, sheltered Falmouth is Cornwall’s leading South Coast Smugglers Cottage at Tolverne has historic beaches and coves of the area are of such resort and home to the County’s maritime connections with WWII, while the attractive significance they have been designated an heritage. It’s a town that has flourished as a village of Feock, with the nearby Trelissick Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Worth port for over 400 years and nowadays Falmouth House and gardens, founded on copper protecting, the twin castles of Pendennis is a bustling town with many attractions, not wealth, are now owned by The National and , built by Henry VIII, guard least the award-winning National Maritime Trust. Malpas is a picturesque creekside the entrance to one of the finest natural Museum Cornwall. From the 29m tower at village with a great public house, wonderful harbours in the world. riverside walks and a pedestrian ferry to 01 cross the river. 02

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Discover Falmouth...

Welcome to maritime Falmouth, founded on its Discover Falmouth. important port and superb location at the southern end of the Fal Estuary. Here you will find sandy golden beaches, spectacular scenery and exceptional sailing in the Carrick Roads. Falmouth’s town centre has many specialist art and antique shops as well as an abundance of cafés, restaurants and hotels offering a selection of world wide and traditional Cornish .

When Sir Walter Raleigh landed here in Falmouth’s natural harbour is the third 1590, he advocated Falmouth’s potential deepest in the world and regularly plays in high places. In 1688 the post office host to major international sailing events. was established and by 1817 a fleet of It provides a picturesque background to 40 packet ships was carrying passengers the busy main streets where unsurpassed and mail to the West Indies and Americas. views of Flushing, Falmouth Bay, St Mawes Today, the port offers marina facilities for and beyond, can be glimpsed between the the yachtsman, quays for visiting cruise buildings or from walkways meandering liners and it has gained an international through the town. reputation as one of the great sailing and watersports centres of the world. 03 04

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Ships & Castles Leisure Centre provides Sightseeing. In Falmouth it could not be excitement for all ages with its wave easier. During the summer months a unique machine, river run and flume and has an Park and Float service links Ponsharden and OUT & extensive fitness suite. Swimming and Custom House Quay. Linked with this is The fitness facilities are also available at the Falmouth Explorer Bus 400 which connects major hotels. the Ponsharden Park and Ride site with the Town Centre and all of Falmouth’s beaches Falmouth Golf club offers unrivalled views. about... and attractions. Hop on and off tickets are The Princess Pavilion consists of a Beaches. Falmouth has five stunning available. You can also climb aboard one theatre and live music venue with a full beaches ideal for family fun. of the many passenger ferries and pleasure Pendennis Castle boats that depart from Prince of Wales Pier programme of great entertainment, plus Castle Beach, a narrow beach on Falmouth’s a licensed bar, café and free evening or Custom House Quay to explore the beauty seafront where you will find sparkling rock of the Fal Estuary and . entertainment from the Edwardian bandstand pools - the stuff of childhood memories. and patio stage during the summer. Attractions. National Maritime Museum - English Heritage. www.acornishriver.co.uk Cornwall. This award-winning attraction on Gardens. Fox Rosehill Gardens, Melvill Tunnel Beach, a narrow stretch of sand, Falmouth’s waterfront offers breathtaking Road. This peaceful garden is a legacy sheltered by a high sea wall. from the Fox Family who gave part of the views from the 29m tower and one of only garden for public enjoyment at the end of Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth’s main Blue three natural underwater viewing locations in the Second World War. The gardens include Flag awarded beach, extends alongside the world. With hands-on interactives, audio many species from Australia, New Zealand Cliff Road with a crescent shaped white visual immersive experiences, talks, special and South America. stretch of sand, ideal for family bathing and exhibitions and the opportunity to get out Falmouth’s mild maritime climate is watersports. Sandchair hire is available from onto the water and discover the marine life responsible for the exotic sub tropical Kimberley Park, is a seven acre site and the Beach Café for disabled beach access. around our coastline, this new generation of

quality of its parks and gardens, with Discover Falmouth. the home to many fine ornamental trees and museum is the perfect day out. many specimens successfully introduced flowerbeds, assisting in the many awards Swanpool Beach, a short walk along the cliff Pendennis Castle. Built on the Pendennis

Discover Falmouth. by Victorian plant hunters and packet that have been won by Falmouth in the ship captains. Artists have been drawn to Britain in Bloom competitions. path from Gyllyngvase, offers a large variety headland between 1540 and 1545, it forms the Cornish end of a chain of castles built Falmouth for many years by its climate, of water-based activities and a children’s Queen Mary Gardens, established in 1912 play area. Opposite is Swanpool Nature by Henry VIII and offers spectacular views quality of light and relaxed atmosphere, by a generous benefactor the Honourable Reserve for those who want to discover of the Fal Estuary and Falmouth Bay. making the town a creative centre. Each Agnes Mary Goldman. Originally known as tranquility and the local wildlife. year, University College Falmouth, having Kimberley Marshes, the site was once a river Pendennis Castle displays a range of artillery built an international reputation for the mouth which silted up after the development defences from the early years of the use of quality of its teaching, draws new students of the shingle bar now known as Gyllyngvase Maenporth Beach, a wide sandy beach two gunpowder to the Second World War. A lively to the town. You will find the work of Beach. The gardens provide a splash of miles south west of Falmouth, has views of Discovery Centre with hands-on display, a numerous artists for sale in the many private colour to a seascape background with their Falmouth, Pendennis Castle and St Anthony new ‘Pendennis Unlocked’ exhibition and www.acornishriver.co.uk galleries around Falmouth. high quality summer bedding schemes. Lighthouse on the Roseland. regular tours to the underground magazines, brings to life Cornwall’s greatest fortress. Falmouth Art Gallery, family friendly and Gyllyngdune Gardens, adjacent to the free, is one of the leading art galleries in Princess Pavilion theatre, form an excellent Disabled Access Summer Lifeguards Parking Summer Dog Ban Blue Flag Toilets the South West and its permanent collection backdrop for outdoor events and a delightful features works by major British artists short stroll leads you down to the seafront. including Sir Frank Brangwyn, Sir Edward Activities. The Fal Estuary, with its superb Coley Burne-Jones, Sir Alfred Munnings, natural maritime environment, provides Henry Scott Tuke and Dame Laura Knight. plenty of delightful waterways and secluded Located in the centre of the town, the Falmouth coves. There are sailing and diving schools, Arts Centre’s programme includes great theatre skippered cruises and yacht charters, local from both local and national companies, an fishing trips and watersport centres offering - Dawn Runnals. interesting choice of both mainstream and expert advice, tuition and equipment for hire. foreign language films and a wide range Pendennis Headland and the South West Coast 05 06 of music, talks, lectures, and exhibitions. Path offer excellent walking opportunities. Gyllyngvase Beach

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all YOU KNOW Ferries fun River Network. Marine Cornwall - Gardens Rosehill Fox Miles John - racing Close Week. Falmouth - Park & Ride / Pendennis Castle Falmouth Golf Club Falmouth Tourist Falmouth Tourist Gardens close Coastal Footpath All Terrain Wheelchair Park & Float. Tel: 01326 316594 Swanpool Road Information Centre for Information Centre has to Falmouth. South West Coast Path available for hire Park at the April – Sept Tel: 01326 311262 an extensive list or a comprehensive list Trebah Garden Tel: 01752 896237 from Gyllyngvase visit our website. of local yacht charter, Beach Café Ponsharden site Open daily 400 Sub-tropical Falmouth Tourist boat hire, watersports on the outskirts of 10:00 – 17:00 Tel: 01326 250448 Information Centre Tel: 01326 312884 Accommodation. and activities as Falmouth and enjoy Winter opening Falmouth Pitch Open Daily holds a number of Falmouth has well as details for Farmer’s Markets a leisurely boat trip times vary. & Putt 10:30 – 17:00 books on walks in numerous hotels, diving, fishing and Tuesday morning into the town centre 400 Swanpool Road T4 23 the area. or onto the Maritime Tel: 01326 317311 guest houses and sightseeing trips. T4 12, 16, 19 09:00 – 13:00 www.acornishriver.co.uk self catering The Moor Museum. With all tide Ships & Castles 400 Glendurgan Garden accommodation to Diving. access, boats run a Leisure Centre Laurel maze Swanpool Nature Churches. regular and scheduled Bosathick Riding suit both the leisure Falmouth Diving Reserve Pendennis Point, and business traveller. Club Tel: 01872 862090 King Charles service throughout Tel: 01326 212129 Stables Open: Tues – Sat One of the 11 most Please contact Tel: 01326 376928 the Martyr the day. The car park Constantine (Feb – Oct) important brackish Fun Pool open daily. Falmouth Tourist Church Street, serves as an ideal Tel: 01326 340367 10:30 – 17:30 lagoons in Britain, Term and school holiday Information Centre, Cornish Diving & Falmouth starting point for timetables available Watersports T4 23 supporting a wide the Fal River links Arts and who will be happy variety of wildlife C of E from Falmouth Tourist Entertainment. to provide you with a Bar Road, Falmouth Tel: 01326 211062 service whereby you Information Centre. Carwinion Garden A pleasant walk can park your car for Falmouth Art registered list Tel: 01326 313178 along the shore with 400 of accommodation. Bamboo collection St Mary Immaculate Discover Falmouth. the day and enjoy a Gallery good bird watching Wildlife Tel: 01326 250258 Killigrew Street, trip to a number of opportunities. Penryn Museum The Moor On the Water. Watching. Open Daily Catholic

destinations across Discover Falmouth. Tel: 1326 313863 Higher Market Street, The best way to Orca Seafaris 10:00 – 17:30 History and Tel: 01326 312763 the Fal Estuary Open Mon – Sat Penryn explore the area and The Docks, Falmouth T4 Heritage Town Trail including Falmouth, 10:00 – 17:00 Falmouth Methodist Tel: 01326 372158 visit the attractions Tel: 01326 214928 Obtainable from the St Mawes, Trelissick is to use the ferries, Penjerrick Gardens Church Gardens, Smugglers Open Mon – Fri Princess Pavilion Falmouth Tourist water taxis and Just Ribbing Peaceful The Moor Cottage, Mylor and 10:00 – 15:30 Free Melvill Road, Information Centre powerboat rides. Tel: 07779 036589 Tel: 01872 870105 Tel: 01326 211549 many more. numerous Falmouth Tel: 01326 312300 Take the ferry to Wed, Fri, Sun Tel: 01326 319417 Tel: 01326 211222 Truro from Falmouth, Watersports. Ocean Bowl March – September Falmouth 41, 400 stopping off at Falmouth School The Maritime Line Falmouth Docks Shopmobility Trelissick Gardens of Sailing Enys Gardens Picturesque and Tel: 01326 313130 Falmouth Arts or pop over to Oldest garden in Free scooter scheme convenient rail Open daily Grove Place, Falmouth www.acornishriver.co.uk Centre Cornwall available branch line between 11:00 until late Flushing and join Tel: 01326 211311 Church Road, Tel: 01872 274536 10:00 – 14:00 Falmouth and Truro. 400 the coast path to Falmouth Mylor from where you Falmouth Surf Tues, Fri, and 1st Sun 24 hours notice Tel: 01326 212300 – book in advance. Places to visit. Falmouth Bowling can return on the School in month March – Oct Tel: 01326 212144 Tel: 01326 212733 National Maritime Green Cafés, Restaurants, Aqua Cab scheduled Walking and Museum Cornwall Tregenver Road Pubs and Bars. service. Full details Cycling. of ferry operators Falmouth Canoe Discovery Quay Tel: 01326 311529 Falmouth is home can be found on the Club Mineral Tramways Tel: 01326 313388 Falmouth Sports to many fantastic transport insert at Cornwall Watersports Trail Open daily Club restaurants and the back of this Association - Portreath Falmouth Tourist 10:00 – 17:00 cafés, including some Western Terrace guide along with Falmouth and access to the particularly good Information Centre 400 Tel: 01326 211060 suggested itineraries. Tel: 01326 317353 Great Flat Lode seafood restaurants Tel: 01872 222000 Public Tennis Courts and also numerous Fal River Links Cornwall Surf Academy 89/90 (Devoran) Tel: 01326 312300 Gyllyngvase Beach pubs and bars, which Tel: 01872 861914 Tel: 08702 406693 (book via the Falmouth serve light meals and Email: info@ T7 (Portreath) 11 Market Strand snacks. Contact falriverlinks.co.uk Beach Resort Hotel) (Walk one way, catch Prince of Wales Pier 07 Tel: 01326 312999 the bus back!) 08 Falmouth TR11 3DF [email protected] magnificentbustling compact market shopping transport cathedral theatre architecture cultured lively hub café culture museum sophisticated central georgian chic historic... www.acornishriver.co.uk

Explore Truro...

Set in a valley, the magnificent cathedral city of

Explore Truro. Truro is an intriguing mix of the historic blending sensitively with the new. Truro is acknowledged as the shopping capital of Cornwall, with major national retailers and small specialist shops to be found along Georgian streets and bustling opes. The City’s greatest attractions are its simplest pleasures, be it wandering the streets or visiting the cathedral.

Fine examples of architecture within Truro The city has a wealth of entertainment for include the Victorian cathedral, Coinage Hall, all tastes and interests, including the Hall Assembly Rooms, Passmore Edwards Library, for Cornwall - the county’s main theatre, Princes House, The Mansion House and the the cathedral with its extensive programme fine Georgian architecture of Walsingham of performances, a multi-screen cinema and Place and Lemon Street. Modern architecture a wide range of restaurants, pubs, trendy is epitomised in the award-winning County bars and night clubs. Truro is also the home Court building. Rising to prominence with the of the and Gallery early trade in tin during the 13th Century, by which contains collections on the history of the 18th Century Truro was the social centre Cornwall’s social and cultural life. The city of Cornwall, sporting town houses belonging also boasts a number of art galleries, some to some of the Duchy’s principal families. with national recognition. 09 10

Truro Cathedral - Alexander Oldfield. Lemon Quay Royal Cornwall Museum. Cornwall’s oldest Bosvigo Gardens comprises a series of small and most prestigious museum is famed for garden rooms around the pretty Georgian its internationally important collections. house (not open to the public). Unlike many - Alex Scheele. OUT & See a myriad of minerals, view the other Cornish gardens, Bosvigo is at its best unwrapped mummy and discover Cornwall’s in summer. unique culture. Admire the collection of School paintings in the fine and about... decorative arts gallery. The museum presents activities from music, fêtes and community a range of exciting exhibitions throughout events to the local farmers markets which the year featuring the best of Cornish artists are held throughout the year on Wednesdays together with major touring presentations. and Saturdays. Continental markets are also Learning is central to the museum and the regularly held on Lemon Quay. Antique buffs education department offers a range of head for Truro’s famous flea markets, held fun events for all the family. Whether it is www.acornishriver.co.uk regularly in the Hall for Cornwall foyer. workshops for schools, holiday events, mini The best of local arts and crafts are showcased museums or the summer activity centre, With its central location in the county and good at the many ‘Made in Cornwall’ fairs, whilst the there is something for everyone. transport links, Truro has long been a centre for Water Towers - Trelissick Gardens. N.T.P.L. annual ‘Cornwall Food and Drink Festival’ is a Gardens. Truro is a regular winner in the trade and commerce. The majority of the county’s three-day event celebrating quality produce national Britain in Bloom floral competition. attractions are all within an hour’s drive away. and cuisine with cookery demonstrations by In summer the city is ablaze with colour Trelissick Estate, owned by The National Lemon Quay, which is the hub for thousands of top Cornish chefs. The annual Fatstock Show with its planting schemes and hanging Trust and situated at the head of the Fal regular shoppers, has a strong reputation for takes place in December, when the quay is baskets. The city has two public parks which Estuary, commands panoramic views over

holding some of the finest markets in Cornwall. filled with the sounds and smells of cattle and are popular with visitors and families alike. the area, with extensive walks. At the heart Explore Truro.

sheep as the best Cornish beasts are judged of the estate is the garden which has colour The original quay still remains beneath the Boscawen Park is the city’s main open space - a favourite with farmers and families alike.

Explore Truro. year-round; spring blossom is particularly surface and continues through the streams and with tennis courts, cricket and football pitches. leats, which run through the city centre. delightful. It also has two galleries, a shop, Truro’s largest indoor market, the Pannier An exciting children’s play area is always busy, a restaurant and tea-room, all with a focus Market, just off Lemon Quay, has a varied range and concerts and theatre are held at the recently Truro and The River. The river is never far on things Cornish. Why not arrive/depart by of goods as well as a wide selection of food stalls. created open air performance area. Opposite away from the city - flowing under roads and ferry, using the new landing stage? buildings, through the unique leats system, The popular Lemon Street Market houses a variety the park is a duck pond with a circular walk. T16 13, 17 over weirs and down to the tidal river at of specialist shops, art galleries and café s. Victoria Gardens is a tranquil park, with mature Newham. Indeed, it is thought the name Attractions. A visit to the city wouldn’t be and exotic trees, shrubs and colourful bedding Trewithen Gardens at Grampound Road are Truro derives from Tri-veru, meaning three complete without visiting the magnificent schemes. The Victorian bandstand hosts renowned for their magnificent collection of

rivers - , Allen and Truro. www.acornishriver.co.uk neo-gothic Truro Cathedral with its soaring concerts and entertainers on Sunday afternoons magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons and Two fascinating walks follow the river – take the spires and eye-catching elegant beauty. in the summer months. Nearby is Hendra many rare trees and shrubs. route from Town Quay past Boscawen Park and Inside, the calm tranquil atmosphere is playing fields, popular with skateboarders and 27 Malpas, past ancient heronries to the tranquil heightened by the glorious colours of the budding soccer stars, whilst smaller children creek-side village of St Clement; or follow the stained glass. There are shop and restaurant are catered for at the adventure play area. river on its opposite bank past Garras Wharf facilities and guided tours are available. Daubuz Moors is a conservation area within and along the disused rail track to Calenick. a few minutes’ walk of the city centre, Hall For Cornwall. Cornwall’s premiere theatre Passenger ferries run between Truro, Malpas, following the River Allen with crossings at a and arts venue is set within the old listed Falmouth and St Mawes from Easter to October number of places. Popular with walkers and building of Truro City Hall and opened to major on one of the most beautiful stretches of river mountain bikers. public acclaim in 1997. The auditorium, with its in the country, passing charming waterside vast stage and fly gallery, is capable of taking A number of privately owned gardens villages and wooded creeks. a huge range of performances from musicals, can be visited from Truro. Ask at any

Lemon Quay and Truro Markets. Eat, shop or opera and ballet to drama, pop concerts Tourist Information Centre for a guide to - Dawn Runnals. be entertained at Truro’s new events square. and community arts. Cornwall’s gardens. 11 12 Lemon Quay has a varied programme of Nalders Court

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all YOU KNOW House Mansion Runnals. Dawn - Cornwall of Inst. Royal The Green. Simon - St Lemon Exterior, Gallery Runnals. Dawn - Street Pydar Places to Visit. Truro Leisure Cornish Pirates The Maritime Line Art Galleries. Trewithen Gardens Cornwall Records Flea Markets Truro Cathedral Centre & Rugby Team Picturesque and There are an Tel: 01726 883647 Office Hall For Cornwall (Free, donations Swimming Pool Kenwyn Hill convenient rail extensive number of Open Mon– Sat Old County Hall, Truro Foyer, Boscawen welcomed) College Road, Truro Tel: 0845 2703530 branch line between private art galleries March to September Tel: 01872 323127 Street, Truro Tel: 01872 261628 Truro and Falmouth. 10:00 – 16:30 Tel: 01872 262466 High Cross, Truro Walking and Cycling. in Truro exhibiting Cornwall Family a wide variety of Call for Sun Various days – please Tel: 01872 276782 numerous Cafés, Restaurants, History Society Open Daily: Mon For full details art, sculpture and opening times check with Truro Pubs and Bars. 5 Victoria Square, – Sat: 07:30 – 18:00 Sports and contact Truro Tourist ceramics, from 27 Tourist Information Truro Sun: 09:00 – 17:00 Recreation. Information Centre Truro is home to contemporary exhibits Centre. www.acornishriver.co.uk over 50 fantastic Churches. Tel: 01872 264044 Hear the magnificent Public Tennis Mineral Tramways to fine art with a restaurants and cathedral choir sing Courts Trail Cornish flavour. Please contact Truro Markets. There are also cafés, including at Evensong 17:30 (No advance For a full listing Tourist Information various Arts & Devoran - Portreath various speciality Pannier Market Mon – Fri (not Thurs) bookings) of the galleries, Centre for an Crafts and Made in and access to the establishments and Back Quay, Truro Sun 10:30 & 16:00 Boscawen Park, contact Truro Tourist extensive list of Cornwall markets Great Flat Lode also numerous pubs Open Mon – Sat during term time. Malpas Road, Truro Information Centre. places of worship, throughout the year There are regular free Tel: 01872 222000 and bars which or visit our website. 09:00 – 17:00 on Lemon Quay. For Tel: 01872 274766 Royal Cornwall lunchtime concerts 89/90 (Devoran) serve light meals dates please check Museum Art Galley Truro Cathedral Lemon Street on Fridays at 13:10 Truro Tennis Club T7 (Portreath) and snacks. with Truro Tourist River Street, Truro Market (Mar – Oct) as well Newbridge Lane, Truro High Cross Information Centre,

Lemon Street, Truro Explore Truro. (walk one way, catch Please contact Truro Tel: 01872 272205 Tel: 01872 276782 as many other events Tel: 01872 274329 Tel: 01872 273031 or the website. the bus back!) Tourist Information Open: Mon – Sat throughout the year. Our Lady of the Open Mon – Sat Truro Cricket Club Centre for an 10:00 – 17:00 Explore Truro. Woods Portal & St Piran 09:00 – 17:00 Royal Cornwall The Pavilion extensive list. Idless (3 miles from Gardens. RC Church Museum Boscawen Street, Truro Farmer’s Truro) Hotels. Street (Free Admission) Malpas Road, Truro Bosvigo Gardens Market Tel: 01872 272291 River Street, Truro Tel: 01872 277468 Forestry Truro has various Bosvigo Lane, Truro Lemon Quay Square, Tel: 01872 272205 hotels and guest Tel: 01872 275774 Contact Numbers. Truro Truro Bowling Commission Open Mon – Sat: houses to suit both Open March – End Tel: 01637 830958 Green Circular walk/cycle County Library 10:00 – 17:00 the leisure and September, Thurs and Wed & Sat With Internet access Closed Sundays and Kenwyn Road, Truro Boscawen Park business traveller. Fri only 09:00 – 16:00 Bank Holidays. Tel: 01872 241753 Please contact Truro 11:00 – 18:00 Union Place Circular walk along Tel: 01872 279205 Truro City the estuary, approx 1 Tourist Information Truro Country

Truro Bowl Trelissick Gardens www.acornishriver.co.uk Centre, who will be Market Units 1&2, Oak Way Football Club mile from City Centre (The National Truro Reference Treyew Road, Truro along Truro River. happy to provide you Trust) Library Trelawney Bar, Moresk Road, Truro Hall For Cornwall, Tel: 01872 278853 with a registered list Union Place Tel: 01872 222333 “Footsteps of accommodation in Feock, Near Truro Back Quay, Truro Open Daily: Tel: 01872 272702 Truro Rugby Around Truro“ the City and within Come by ferry from Tel: 01872 262466 11:00 – 23:00 Truro, Falmouth Historic City Trail. a 10 mile radius. The Tuesdays Football Club or St Mawes using Courtney Library same information can 09:30 – 15:30 Plaza Cinema St Clement’s Hill, Guided walk of the Trelissick’s new & Cornish History be found on the Truro 69 Lemon St, Truro Truro Historic City. landing stage. Research Centre City Council website, 01872 272894 Tel: 01872 274750 Wednesdays from May Tel: 01872 862090 Royal Institution www.truro.gov.uk Film listings available to September Open Daily of Cornwall, Royal from Truro Tourist Truro Golf Club Truro Tourist On the Water. 10:30 – 17:30 Cornwall Museum, Information Centre or Treliske , Truro Take a ferry from T16 13, 17 River Street Information Centre local papers. Tel: 01872 278684 Tel: 01872 272205 Truro to Falmouth, Hall for Cornwall Truro Squash Club stopping off at Theatre St George’s Road, Trelissick Gardens Tel: 01872 274555 Back Quay, Truro Truro or to St Mawes to 13 Tel: 01872 262466 Tel: 01872 273252 explore the Roseland. Boscawen Street, Truro, TR1 2NE 14 [email protected] www.truro.gov.uk calm beautiful countryside rural undiscovered walking castle nautical natural tranquil beaches picturesque lush green escape gardens coastline... www.acornishriver.co.uk

Escape to The Roseland...

Escape to the Roseland. The Roseland is a jewel in the crown of Cornish beauty. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for the quality of its landscape and unrivalled coastal scenery. From secluded coves, delightful creeks, rural villages and wooded countryside, to pretty fishing villages, golden sandy beaches and scenic cliffs and headlands, the variety is awe-inspiring.

Explore the cliffs and creeks, swim off flora and fauna and Gull Rock, off Nare secluded beaches, browse the shops and Head, is home to one of the largest seabird art galleries, sail, windsurf, waterski, dive, breeding colonies on the South Coast of snorkel, fish and birdwatch. Take in one of England. Throughout the Roseland there is the carnivals and fêtes, or watch sailing an outstanding selection of accommodation regattas and gig racing. The mild climate and places to eat and drink, with flower of the Roseland sustains some unusual covered pubs and cottages.

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St Anthony’s Lighthouse - Cornwall Marine Network. St. Just In Roseland has a 13th Century church set above the tidal creek of St Just Pool with a beautiful churchyard luxuriantly OUT & planted with sub-tropical species. It was described by John Betjeman as “To many people the most beautiful churchyard on earth”. Veryan Roundhouse about... 50 (St Just in Roseland) Further east is the village of Veryan, famous Beaches on the Roseland are very quiet and for its roundhouses built 200 years ago to ideal for families. They vary from small sandy guard the entrances to the village from coves to long stretches of sandy beach with evil spirits. Portloe is a delightful fishing great rock pooling, offering something for - Dawn Runnals. village with a tiny harbour enclosed by cliffs everyone all year round. St Just in Roseland Church - Alexander Oldfield. providing shelter for fishing boats.

www.acornishriver.co.uk 51 (Veryan and Portloe) St Mawes - Tavern and Summers. The village has two very good family beaches on either side Porthcurnick - Portscatho. A beautiful Tucked away inland are the sleepy villages of the harbour. Both beaches are excellent for sandy cove, National Trust owned, with of Philleigh and Ruan Lanihorne; both have swimming and benefit from a southerly aspect, many rockpools. Ideal for children and good pubs and interesting churches. The making them ideal for sunbathing. water activities. St Mawes is situated at the southern end of creek at Ruan Lanihorne is a bird lover’s the Roseland Peninsula. An important port paradise while leafy lanes and woods provide Carne and Pendower. Owned by The National in medieval times and now a picturesque tranquil walks. Great Molunan - St Anthony. Owned by The Trust, both beaches are wide and sandy. At fishing harbour, it is protected by the most National Trust, this small golden sandy beach low tide it is possible to walk from one perfectly preserved of Henry VIII’s coastal Once a thriving port before the river silted is reached by a path from the Headland. beach to the other. There are coffee/tea and

fortresses. St Mawes Castle was built to up, with allegedly 36 alehouses to provide Escape to the Roseland. lunch facilities in the hotels at each end. counter the invasion threat from Europe nourishment for the sailors, Tregony’s wide

main street, featuring a recently restored Escape to the Roseland. in partnership with its twin, Pendennis, on Porthbeor. This National Trust owned golden clock tower, is known as the gateway to the other side of the Fal Estuary. The village sandy beach is reached by a steep path Portholland. A small cove with rock pools. the Roseland. enjoys a mild climate and remains a major and rocky areas are exposed at low water. centre for a wide range of marine activities Local buses provide wonderful views over Secluded and very quiet. and operates a regular pedestrian ferry Caerhays - Porthluney Beach. A privately the high Cornish , while one of the service from Falmouth. Towan. A long strip of sand excellent for owned, secluded family beach with a large best ways to see the Fal Estuary is on a boat expanse of golden sand. 50 (St Mawes) 12, 17 trip from Smugglers Cottage. A lovely old exploring rock pools at low tide. Linking St Mawes to Place, a ferryboat takes thatched building in a glorious location on Portscatho - Tattams. An attractive fishing pedestrians to the remote St Anthony in the River Fal at Tolverne, the cottage is open village beach which is mainly rocky, with

Roseland. The family church at Place Manor for morning coffee, drinks and home-cooked sandy patches. The beach stretches all the www.acornishriver.co.uk lunches, cream teas and early evening may be visited. At St Anthony Head, a coal way to Porthcurnick Beach to the north. Disabled Access Parking suppers. Tolverne was closely involved with beacon was burned for centuries until the Summer Dog Ban Toilets present lighthouse was built in 1834 to mark the D-Day landings, when thousands of the entrance to the Carrick Roads. The strategic American troops left for Normandy. importance of St Anthony Head is illustrated 17 (Tolverne) by the remains of many fortifications. Nearby, the King Harry Car Ferry, voted 19 (Place) one of the world’s most picturesque ferry On the east side of the Roseland are the crossings, will take you across the River Fal twin villages of Portscatho and Gerrans. offering a time saving passage between the Portscatho was once famous for pilchard Roseland Peninsula and Trelissick Gardens, fishing while Gerrans features a church spire, Truro or Falmouth. well-known as a landmark for those at sea 10 (King Harry) - Dawn Runnals. and on land. These villages give access to a number of breathtaking cliff, creek, country 17 and beach walks. 18 Pendower beach

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all YOU KNOW Cottage reflection Boat Caerhayes Castle Gardens - Dawn Runnals. Yachts Activities. available from the can be found in Close to the Pubs, Cafés and Places to visit. Turnaware Bar Gerrans Local Gerrans has a really Roseland Visitor Tregony, Veryan, Roseland. Restaurants. Roundhouses and Tolverne Heritage Centre, Centre. Portscatho and St informative Heritage Eden Project, The Roseland villages Veryan Smugglers Cottage Old Forge Mawes. There are craft Centre with a wealth Boat Trips. Bodelva, St Austell have a wide selection Built by the Trist is open during the Open to visitors. of information on the centres at Melinsey of family-friendly summer for traditional Tel: 01872 580535 Place Ferry Mill, Veryan and The world famous, family in the 19th cultural history of the award winning places to eat and Century and situated Cornish fare and A small seasonal Portscatho. Portscatho/Gerrans attraction provides cater for a variety at the entrances to the Tolverne, historically area and is well passenger ferry runs 50 (Portscatho) of tastes from part of the D-Day The Roseland Visitor a gateway into the village, these privately Centre in the main car www.acornishriver.co.uk during the season worth a visit. fascinating world of cafés to fine dining owned thatched circular landings, offers a great with a regular service Gardens. park has a wealth of plants and people. restaurants, many cottages are a unique deal of memorabilia. Walking throughout the day up to date detailed The gardens in this Advance tickets can specialising in local feature of Veryan. Turnaware Bar offers Welcome to a walker’s between St Mawes information as well part of Cornwall are be bought from the and Cornish produce. good fishing for bass paradise! The Roseland, and Place offering as many guide books beautiful all year Tourist Information There are great pubs St Mawes Castle and dogfish. being a peninsula, an opportunity to on the local area. round and the sub- Centre and a discount and cafés offering Built in the reign 17 (Tolverne) has a great variety explore the beautiful They can also help tropical climate makes is available if you a variety of dining of Henry VIII as of both coastal and St Anthony Head and with accommodation for a great Spring arrive by bicycle. choices in St Mawes, a defence against St Anthony inland walks offering enjoy circular walks in enquiries. splash of colour with Tel: 01726 811911 Portscatho, Gerrans, invasion by France. Lighthouse fabulous walking all the area. camellias, daffodils, 27 March – 30 Oct Tolverne, Philleigh, The castle is in the and Battery Escape to the Roseland. year round. An array For details of all other and rhododendrons 10:00 to 18:00 Veryan, Portloe, custodianship of A coal beacon burned of circular walks can ferry operators please plus many unusual last admission 16:30. Ruan Lanihorne English Heritage and here for centuries until

Escape to the Roseland. occupy a whole day, see the transport species of flora 31 Oct – 25 March and Tregony. is open all year round. the present lighthouse a morning or an insert or contact and fauna. 10:00 – 16:30 Tel: 01326 316594 was built in 1834. The afternoon if time is Tel: 01872 861913 last admission 15:00 Hotels around strategic importance short. Walking guides Lamorran House St Just in Email: info@ St Mawes. of St Anthony Head and booklets are Gardens, St Mawes Roseland Church falriverlinks.co.uk The Lost Gardens Portscatho, Rosevine, for the defence of available from The Described as one of A Mediterranean-style of Heligan, Portloe, Carne, Carrick Roads and Visitor Centre in 19 (Place) the most beautiful garden with streams, Pentewan, Pendower and Ruan Falmouth is illustrated St Mawes and in churches in England. Galleries bridges and water St Austell Highlanes offer a great by the remains of local shops. features overlooking 3 miles from St Mawes. and Shopping. 200 acres for choice from lunches many fortifications. St Mawes Bay. Tender Watersports exploration, including and cream teas to Wheelchair accessible. There are many rhododendrons and www.acornishriver.co.uk and Sailing galleries and craft extensive productive some of the finest 19 (St Anthony) azaleas flourish here. gardens, a lush 22 dining in Cornwall, The sailing waters shops selling local Tel: 01326 270800 around St Mawes and crafts, pottery acre “sub-tropical” many with stunning Open Wed & Fri, jungle, together water views. Percuil offer something and paintings in April – Sept for everyone. Both the villages of the with walks through are ideal for boats, Roseland. Many are Caerhays Castle managed farmland, windsurfers and kayaks unique to the area Gardens, Gorran wetlands and ancient woodlands. which are available and cater for a An informal 60 acre Voted “The Nation’s for hire on the Percuil wide variety of woodland garden Favourite Garden”. River. Charters are also tastes and budgets. noted for its camellia, Tel: 01726 845100 available. Learn how to Galleries offering magnolias and Roseland Visitor sail and try your hand a wide selection of rhododendrons. at watersports with local artists offering Tel: 01872 501310 Centre friendly instructors. different painting Open mid February Full details are styles and techniques – end of May Tel: 01326 270440 19 20 The Square, St Mawes, TR2 5AG [email protected]

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5 ways to be the best sort of visitor: The Roseland Ramble - Trelissick Trail - 1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Be Inspired Awaken Your Senses 2. Reduce traffic – walk, cycle or use public transport Get out and explore the isolated Roseland Get in touch with nature and visit Trelissick, Peninsula with its tranquil beaches, its sub tropical gardens, woodland walks and 3. Stay local, eat local, buy local, panoramic views and wooded creek enchanting river views. see local side walks. Park at Ponsharden and catch the FREE bus 4. Chill out – Switch off! Catch a Falmouth Park & Float ferry from to the Prince of Wales pier in Falmouth 5. Follow the Countryside Code Ponsharden to Customs House Quay and then where you can change for one of the many The Countryside Code reminds us all to protect, change for the ferry to St Mawes. When you services up the Carrick Roads to Trelissick. respect and enjoy; look after plants and animals; arrive in the picturesque fishing village of Alternatively, catch one of the regular take litter away; leave gates and property as St Mawes, grab a refreshing drink and a services from St Mawes to Trelissick. you find them; keep dogs under close control; packed lunch in one of the many waterside consider other people and users when visiting the If you are feeling energetic, a gentle stroll cafés before connecting with the Place Ferry countryside. And enjoy! For a dog friendly beach around the garden can be followed by a 3 which will carry you across the scenic Percuil guide contact the tourist information centre and Cruise boats - Falmouth River Links. mile circular walk through the beautiful 500 River to Place Creek. please use dog bins where provided. acre estate on woodland paths skirting the From Place follow the South West Coast Path Fal and its peaceful creeks. ...and of course have Seaside Safety towards St Anthony Head. When you arrive The 25 acre garden, owned by The National at the headland, take some time to walk bare a fantastic holiday! On the Beach Trust, has year-round colour and is famed foot in the white sand of Moulan Beach and, • Look at the safety signs before for its exotic plants; camellias, magnolias, if you’re feeling adventurous, take a swim going into the water. rhododendrons and many rare hydrangeas. Access in its crystal clear waters. From here you • Don’t swim off headlands. Open throughout the year, Trelissick also can continue along the shore to St Anthony We are committed to improving access for • Be wary of undertow currents. features a renowned art and craft gallery, everyone. For full details of facilities provided by Lighthouse where the path turns and ascends • Don’t let children go out on an restaurant, shop and plant sales. At the local accommodation, shopmobility schemes, all to the top of the headland. From there, inflatable airbed or dinghy. end of your day, return to the landing stage terrain wheelchair hire and other services please you can enjoy a breathtaking view which and catch one of the regular services back contact the tourist information centres. overlooks the spectacular entrance to one Cliff Dangers to Falmouth. of the world’s largest natural harbours. The • Keep well clear of the cliff edge. If you have enjoyed your visit to the • Don’t climb on cliffs. headland also bears newly revealed remains area, tell others. If you have any from centuries of defensive fortifications. suggestions please let us know – • Before walking along a stretch of beach Approx 4 miles. [email protected] under cliffs, find out what the tide is doing. You could get cut off. After rounding the headland, follow the • Don’t dig into soft cliff faces. gentle coastal path until you reach Porthbeor www.acornishriver.co.uk They can collapse and bury you. beach, then turn inland across the field and return to Place creek on the road. From here In an emergency for coastal you can return on one of the regular services or sea rescue DIAL 999 and back to St Mawes and on to Falmouth. ASK FOR COASTGUARD. 21 22

Ferry - Fal River Links. Main Events 2006 The website has a full events listing and is updated as events are confirmed. Further information can be provided by the Tourist Information Centres. The area has a rich tradition of hosting a year-round programme of events from sailing regattas to food and drink festivals, carnivals and events celebrating our Celtic heritage, to name but a few.

Fal River Festival Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Festival of 27 May – 11 June Falmouth Week Literature and Arts A festival of events 5 – 12 August 6, 7 and 8 October based both on and off Racing for all types Meet eminent figures from the the water around the of craft from the worlds of literature and arts in Fal Estuary (stretching small dinghy to the Falmouth Arts Centre. from Falmouth to Truro, including high-performance Tel: 01326 211522 St Mawes and St Anthony Head). racing machine, supported by www.falmouthfestival.co.uk Events will include art, craft, drama, a full daytime and evening [email protected] literature, food, gardens, music and social programme, including watersports and much more. a fireworks spectacular. Roseland Festival Tel: 07774 173735 Tel:01326 211555 for racing 13 – 28 October www.falriverfestival.co.uk Tel: 01326 312300 for entertainment A series of music, drama, film, www.falmouthweek.co.uk dance and literary events at Interceltic venues within the Roseland Watersports Festival St Mawes Carnival Peninsula. Tel: 01326 270440 24 – 29 July 1 – 5 August Falmouth Oyster Festival International Festival Sports contests, bands, BBQ, Volley of the Celtic regions, ball as well the main procession on 19 – 22 October featuring watersports the Saturday. Timed to coincide competitions, Tel: 01326 270440 with the start of cultural events and Celtic markets. the oyster harvesting season, [email protected] St Mawes Regatta this annual festival celebrates www.intercelticwatersports Thursday 10 August one of the last remaining oyster festival.com Regatta day with hundreds of boats fisheries to dredge under sail and finishing in St Mawes Harbour. oar. The festival includes cookery Philleigh Country Fayre Entertainment, live music, BBQs demonstrations, oyster tasting, Wed 26 July & Wed Tel: 01326 270686 local craft and produce markets 2 August 18:30 – 21:00 www.stmawessailing.co.uk and working boat races. Held on Fun for all the family with dog Events Square in Falmouth. Cornwall Food and racing, duck racing, tote, bar, Tel: 01326 312300 sheep dog demo, BBQ & side shows. Drink Festival Free Admission 29 September – 1 October Truro City of Lights Tel: 01872 580313 Celebrating the best of Cornish 21 November (tbc) food, with produce market and Lanterns made of willow and Falmouth Classics demonstrations from top Cornish tissue paper are paraded through 5 – 6 August chefs. Held at Lemon Quay in Truro. the streets of Truro, creating a Annual regatta for Tel: 01872 274555 spectacle of light. traditional boats www.truro.gov.uk Truro Tourist Information Centre ranging from 6ft – 60ft. Tel: 01872 274555 Tel: 01326 375309 www.truro.gov.uk www.falmouthweek.co.uk www.acornishriver.co.uk