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SPORTS ACTIVITIESThe Cornish coast and countryside provides a natural playground for surfing, diving, coasteering, running, biking and outdoor pursuits.
COASTAL PATH & WILDLIFEOne of the top walks in the world, the stunning South West Coastal Path is easy to join from Falmouth. Take a deep breath and enjoy the scenery and wildlife along the way.
PARKS & GARDENSSub-tropical hideaways and formal flower parks are awaiting you across Cornwall. If you’re a National Trust Member, you can access the area’s grander gardens free of charge.
See visitcornwall.com for details
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EATING OUTCornwall is becoming well known for its cuisine and has a multitude of award-winning local food producers and stellar chefs. Satisfy your appetite in one of the area’s many restaurants, relaxed beachside cafes and riverside pubs.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES & SURFThere are beaches galore in Falmouth – see map for details. Relax, walk, swim, surf or drop into one of the beachside cafes.
LIVE MUSICPubs, clubs, gigs, theatre and university venues provide an ever-changing soundtrack of live music. Open-mic nights, special events and festivals are held in the heart of Penryn, on Jubliee Wharf and the centre of Falmouth.
COLOURFUL FESTIVALSThe town hosts music, food and culture festivals throughout the year. The University is often part of festivities and stages its own events so there is always something exciting on the horizon.
See falmouth.co.uk for details of current events
SHOPPINGFrom Falmouth’s High Street and harbour-side developments, to the centre of Penryn, you have a variety of shops, boutiques, markets and emporiums to choose from.
RELAX BY THE HARBOURFamous for being the start or finish point of round-the-world record-breaking voyages, you can relax and take a seat by Falmouth Harbour. Watch ships and boats from across the world in transit in a beautiful setting. For a small fee, take a ferry from Falmouth to a variety of locations to see more of Cornwall.
See falriver.co.uk for routes and times
BY PLANENewquay Airport is approximately 30 miles away and flights operate to national and European airports daily. Booking car hire from Newquay Airport is highly recommended. Exeter and Bristol airports also operate daily European and international flights.
CAR HIRE The easiest way to travel to Falmouth from Newquay Airport is to hire a car from the airport. Car hire needs to be booked in advance and is available from:
AVISavis.co.uk / +44 (0)844 5446109National Carnationalcar.co.uk / +44 (0)1637 850750TaxisFor details of local taxis falriver.co.uk / +44 (0)905 3254 534
BY TRAINCatch a train to Cornwall from London Paddington, Reading, Birmingham and Bristol and other stations along these routes. Disembark at Truro, where a branch line service regularly connects to Falmouth.
For the Falmouth CampusDisembark at Falmouth Town Station — the campus is a short walk away.
For the Penryn CampusDisembark at Penryn Station — the campus is a 15 minute walk or short bus ride away.
For train informationnationalrail.co.uk / +44 (0)8457 484950
BY COACHFor coach informationnationalexpress.com / +44 (0)8717 818178
BY CARTake the A30 from Exeter or the A38 from Plymouth, which joins the A30 at Bodmin. Continue along the A30 and take the A39 to Truro and then follow the A39 to Falmouth & Penryn. There may be a charge for parking.
HOW TO GET TO FALMOUTH FROM THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES
FROM FALMOUTH CAMPUS
By footFollow the lane downhill through the heart of the campus until you reach Fox’s Lane. From here follow the signs and continue walking to Falmouth town centre for approximately 5 minutes. If you have parked your car in the Dell car park, which is the closest car park to Falmouth Campus, the town is only a few minutes’ walk away.
FROM PENRYN CAMPUS
By busBuses run regularly from Penryn Campus bus stop to Falmouth Moor. Follow the signs into town which is minutes away.
By carLeave the campus and turn left at the first junction. Take the first exit at each of the next two roundabouts, following the A39 into Falmouth town. For locations of town centre car parks see falmouth.co.uk
VISITING US
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FALMOUTH CAMPUSPENRYN CAMPUS
ACCOMMODATIONFalmouth is a busy tourist resort and working port, so if you’d like to stay a night or two, reserve your accommodation as early as possible. Find something within budget online at falriver.co.uk or call +44 (0)905 3254 534
For those visiting the University for open days and interview days, convenient reduced- rate accommodation may be available in Glasney — the student village at Penryn Campus. This is subject to availability. Email [email protected] or call +44 (0)1326 370428 for details.
ART & DISCOVERYFalmouth’s creative streak can be seen everywhere; shops, bars, cafes and restaurants exhibit local artist and student pieces. Galleries in Falmouth, St Ives and Newlyn house collections of national and international artists and you can discover more about our maritime history at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
FALMOUTH ART GALLERYVisit the multi-award winning gallery, above the library in the centre of town, to see works by Francis Bacon, Kurt Jackson, Henry Moore and Quentin Blake, amongst others.
See falmouthartgallery.com for details
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FOUNDATION & UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
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Alive with new thinking, buzzing with opportunity and creativity, Falmouth University is the perfect place to shape your creative career.
COME AND VISITCome and see both campuses and soak up the atmosphere of our lively waterfront towns, Falmouth and Penryn. With stunning scenery, a vibrant arts scene and strong sense of community, can you picture yourself here?
OPEN DAYSExperiencing Falmouth’s unique environment makes all the difference – that’s why we hold open days throughout the year.
See falmouth.ac.uk/opendays for details
We also organise campus tours during term-time and open campus weeks and taster days throughout the year.
For more information call 01326 213706
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