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Helford Ferry & Garden Ferry

5 Carlindnack Close TR11 5LB

Tel: 01326 250 770
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The ferry connecting the North and South banks of the Helford River has been running continuously since the Middle Ages. Then, it was a vital link for the communities providing transportation for local produce to the markets in Falmouth. The cart and driver travelled on the ferry and the horse swam along behind! These days travel is slightly more conventional and the ferry is purely a passenger ferry although bicycles, dogs and pushchairs can all be accommodated. Its customers use it mainly for pleasure, to visit the several beautiful gardens on the banks of the Helford, the pubs and also to enjoy the many interesting walks. The ferry operates from Good Friday or 1st April to October 31st. The ferry will run on demand between 9:30 am and 5.30 pm. From late June until the end of August the ferry will run from 9:30 am to last light, 7 nights a week. And whilst your down there why not visit Sarah's Shop, a small, exclusive boutique offering a superb range of hand-crafted, locally-made and totally unique gifts. Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm, telephone 01326 250005.



	National Maritime Museum Cornwall


			National Maritime Museum Discovery Quay Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3QY Tel: 01326 313 388 Fax: 01326 317 878 Send An Email Visit Website

	Located on the edge of Falmouth's stunning harbour, this museum is a hands-on, 21st century, new generation of visitor attraction that will appeal to land lovers and sailors alike. More than just a museum about boats, it's all about the sea, boats and Cornwall. Celebrating British eccentricity and the desire to do something different, the exhibitions centre on people and their crazy crafts involved in daring, different or just plain silly adventures. With breathtaking views from the tower and tidal zone with underwater viewing this new generation of Museum has something for everyone.



	Pendennis Castle


			Pendennis Castle Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LP Tel: 01326 316 594 Visit Website

	Pendennis Castle was built by King Henry VIII to defend against possible attack by Spain and France. Throughout its 450-year history, Pendennis Castle has faced new enemies, right up to the Second World War. See a Tudor gun deck in action, and experience the sights and sounds of battle in the interactive exhibition at the Royal Artillery Barracks. Explore the cells of the WWI guard house, and relive the drama of an enemy attack on the WWII observation post. Then descend through secret tunnels to the big guns of Half Moon Battery. Explore centuries of war time history or simply relax , enjoy the scenery and indulge in a Cornish cream tea in the newly refurbished tea room. In its superb coastal setting, Pendennis offers magnificent views of Falmouth and the Fal Estuary.



	St. Mawes Castle


			English Heritage St Mawes Castle St Mawes Cornwall TR2 5DE Tel: 01326 270 526 Visit Website

	Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all.One of the chain of forts built between 1539 and 1545 to counter an invasion threat from Catholic France and Spain, it guarded the important anchorage of Carrick Roads, sharing the task with Pendennis Castle on the other side of the Fal estuary. A charming clover-leaf shape originally surrounded by octagonal outer defences, St Mawes was designed to mount heavy 'ship-sinking' guns. But particular care was also taken with its embellishment, and it is still bedecked with carved Latin inscriptions in praise of Henry VIII and his son Edward VI. It owes its fine preservation for modern visitors to the fact that, unlike Pendennis Castle, it was little developed after its completion. Easily falling to landward attack by Civil War Parliamentarian forces in 1646, it remained neglected until partial re-arming during the 19th and early 20th centuries.Other coastal forts built by Henry VIII include Portland, Deal and Walmer Castles.



	Truro Cathedral


			Truro Cathedral 14 St Mary's Street Truro Cornwall TR1 2AF Tel: 01872 276 782 Visit Website

	The iconic spiers of Truro Cathedral dominate the skyline of the city and is a must-see for many visitors. the Cathedral is home to three beautiful rose windows, the John Miller Painting,'Cornubia Land of the Saints' and memorials to Cornish saints in stone, wood and glass. The original Tudor church is incorporated within the building and is the only Cathedral with a bend in the nave.

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