Falmouth Host Family Centre
Falmouth is an attractive seaside town which grew up as a deep water port and now popular for sailing. It is also an educational centre with the National Maritime Museum, the University of Cornwall and the Falmouth School of Art.
Its medieval castle, sandy beaches and proximity to many places of cultural importance, makes it a very popular choice for all groups wishing to explore Cornwall.
Built by Henry VIII to protect the anchorage of Falmouth, Pendennis Castle has defended the approaches to the large natural harbour and anchorage of the Carrick Roads for over 450 years. Visitor Information: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Falmouth centre details
| Size of Groups |
24 - 48 (short stay) 24 - 36 (closed groups) |
| Accommodation | Single and double placements with host families (up to 4 per family with short stay groups) |
| Age range / teaching ratio | 12 – 17 years; 1:12 teaching ratio as standard |
| Standard courses | Short Stays (2 – 6 nights) Language holidays from 7 nights – 28 nights |
| Facilities | Leisure centres, swimming pools, bowling, cinemas and theatres, museums, art galleries, beaches, castle and shopping |
| Nearest Airports |
Exeter International: 128 km Bristol International: 225 km London Heathrow: 353 km |
| Prices & Dates |
Please contact Kerri at kerri@sul-schools.com |
Falmouth excursions & educational visits
| The Eden Project |
| – The world's pre-eminent eco visitor attraction |
| Pendennis Castle |
| – Built by Henry VIII, overlooking the harbour |
| Newquay beaches |
| – Town with stunning beaches and surf lessons |
| National Maritime Museum |
| – New museum of the sea and boats in Falmouth |
| Flambards Amusement Park |
| – Cornwall's leading theme park with Victorian village |
| St Ives town and beaches |
| – Home to the Tate St Ives and a jewel of a town |
| St Michael's Mount |
| – The amazing island world connected to the mainland by a causeway |
Falmouth programmes
| DAY | MORNING | ACTIVITY | DESCRIPTION: 7 night programme with lessons* |
| DAY ONE | ARRIVAL & WELCOME | Getting to know your family | |
| DAY TWO | English lessons | Falmouth town tour | Visit this ancient pirate town and its castle built by Henry VII. |
| DAY THREE | English lessons | The Eden Project | World famous biomes, a rich, global garden where students can learn about nature and get inspiration about the world around them. |
| DAY FOUR | English lessons | St Michael’s Mount | A magical tidal island located 366 m off the Mount's Bay coast of Cornwall walkable at low tide. |
| DAY FIVE | English lessons | St Ives, Cornwall | Visit this Cornish seaside town and Tate St Ives. The birthplace of St Ives Art and a remarkable town overlooking the sea. |
| DAY SIX | English lessons | Truro by boat and train | Visit Cornwall’s capital city, a solid Georgian town with Gothic revival cathedral. Travel up river by boat and return by train. |
| DAY SEVEN | Full day: Newquay and Tintagel | Visit the world famous surfing mecca of Newquay and then go on to Tintagel, home of Camelot, King Arthur’s mythical court. | |
| DAY EIGHT | DEPARTURE | Farewell to host families. | |
*Shorter/longer programmes available on request
SUL Falmouth- St Michael's Mount
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