Come rain or shine, Falmouth has it all going on. Whether you’re looking to escape the Spring showers in one of Falmouth’s quirky coffee shops or enjoy a game of table tennis when the weather isn’t playing ball, you’ll find plenty of things to do in and around Falmouth whatever the weather. Here are my top things to do in Falmouth alongside places to eat in Falmouth.

Last year I collaborated with inFalmouth, Falmouth’s independent lifestyle, and culture magazine all about enjoying life, celebrating creativity and bringing people together in Falmouth. inFalmouth is distributed in independent stores around Falmouth.

So, with further or do, here are our top picks for things to do when the sun is shining, and alternatively when the rain decides to creep in.

Dolly’s Tea Room

Think Georgian glamour, a gin palace serving cocktails from teapots and tapas at candlelight. Dolly’s Tea Room is a real gem located in the heart of Falmouth town. By day, Dolly’s is a traditional tea room serving delicacies such as cream tea and homemade cakes but when the sun goes down, it turns into a candlelight bar serving tapas, wine and over 200 different gins. Escape the ordinary and take a step back in time to enjoy a laid back atmosphere alongside vintage décor and delicious drinks.

The Games Room

Fancy a little bit of friendly competition? The popular Games Room takes on a modern twist on the old school pool and snooker bar. We are talking 9 pool tables, 2 match snooker tables, 2 table tennis, air hockey, darts and table football. Grab a drink from the bar and jump into a game to banish those rainy day blues. With a buzzing atmosphere, The Games Room is always a winner if you’re looking for an afternoon of socialising and laughing with good friends.

The Chintz

“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" An abstract fantasy, The Chintz Bar is seriously like no other. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, The Chintz is vividly decorated with vintage furniture, walls of mirrors and secret rooms to explore. Specialising in wines, cheese, and charcuterie this haven has been described as one of the best creative spaces in Falmouth that allows you to jump into the unusual and let your hair down.

Star Glazers Pottery

Looking to fulfill that creative spark on a rainy day? Well, we know just the place! Star Glazers Pottery offers a relaxed and creative atmosphere for both children and ADULTS! Star Glazers Pottery has a range of paints, stencils, stamps and inspiring drawing books to help you get the very best out of your pottery painting experience. Grab a drink and begin to make your masterpiece whilst staff are on hand to provide you with helpful tips and tricks.

The Old High Street

Explore the quirkiness of Falmouth’s Old High Street, shop in boutique stores and hideaway with a treat in a coffee shop or stroll around an art gallery at your own leisure. Falmouth is a creative hub and that definitely shows through its variety of boutique and unique shops within the town. Make sure to stop and peer through the archways as you pass through the quaint street to snatch a glimpse of the deepest harbour in England.

SUP or Kayak around Falmouth’s Coastline

Fancy tackling a new water sport or exploring Falmouth’s coast from a new angle, then WeSUP and Gylly Adventures have you covered. With Gylly Adventures either take to the water alone or book on to a group activity with a guide and planned itinerary. Gylly Adventures really will take you to places that you didn’t even know existed. Kayak around Falmouth’s shipwrecks and caves or take to the water at night with a LED light system to experience the thrill of night time kayaking.

WeSUP offers paddle-boarding lessons and rental from Gylly beach. If you fall in love with stand up paddle-boarding, then why not expand your horizons and join their exclusive club which combines fitness, adventure and socialising.

Falmouth’s Sub-Tropical Gardens

Trebah Gardens is located just outside of Falmouth and tucked away on the Helford River with its own private beach. Cornwall’s subtropical climate means that Trebah Gardens is home to so many magnificent flowers and plants, some that you wouldn’t expect to see. It is one of the Great Gardens and has been rated among the 80 finest gardens in the world and it’s pretty obvious to understand why!

Just around the corner from Trebah located in the valley, you will find Glendurgan, another one of Cornwall’s loved gardens that runs beside the Helford and the quaint village of Durgan.

Falmouth Beach Circular Walk

Explore Falmouth’s best beaches with a 2.5 mile walk that starts at Maenporth and heads along Swanpool and Gyllnvase. Begin on the coastal path which is located behind the beach hut at Maenporth – on a clear day you will be able to see the Lizard. Follow the coast path and eventually, you will reach Swanpool beach, we suggest taking a detour around the nature reserve. Continue to follow the original coast path to Gyllynvase whilst taking in the views over to Pendennis Castle and St Anthony’s Head.

Boat Trip to St Mawes

Catch the year-round ferry from Falmouth Harbour over to St Mawes and explore the quaint old fishing town full of Cornish restaurants and boutique shops. One of Cornwall’s most iconic boat trips, the twenty-minute journey offers incredible scenery including historical buildings and if you’re lucky beautiful marine life. Keep an eye out for St Mawes Castle which overlooks the Fal river. Originally one of Henry VIII’s coastal fortresses, St Mawes Castle is now open for day visitors to explore its iconic history.