Situated in one of the most beautiful and the world's 3rd largest sheltered deep water harbours, Falmouth is famous for its sub-tropical climate, long beaches, historical attractions and one of Britain's most important art colleges now part of the combined universities of Cornwall. With the Pendennis shipyard building world famous super-yachts, it is the starting and finishing port for many famous world sailing races.

• The 16th century Pendennis castle, with good historic displays and educational support
• The newest attraction is the National Maritime Museum, a good interactive centre for all interested in boats and their role in our society
• The port with ship repair and yacht construction yards
• Many facilities helping the growth of tourism (hotels, swimming pool, beaches etc)

• Lands End with good exhibitions to complement the draw of this unique location
• Tin mine converted into a museum
• The largest satellite Earth station for telecommunications in the world
• An internationally famous theatre built in a cliff face
• Cornish gardens - there are several well-know Historic houses and gardens with both temperate and sub-tropical species
• St. Michael's Mount - a magical island off the coast near Penzance, with a medieval castle, an exotic garden and ancient harbour
• The Eden Project - the world class futuristic environmental centre with tropical and Mediterranean biospheres, an education centre and amphitheatre with stage
• A beautiful seaside town, famous for its artists, art galleries and surfing