Arwenack, Falmouth

Name: Arwenack
Address: Falmouth, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Falmouth

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Facts and practical information

Arwenack, historically in the parish of St Budock, Cornwall, is a historic manor on the site of what is today the town of Falmouth. It was partly destroyed in 1646, and only a remnant survives today. It was long held by the Killigrew family, which was responsible for the development of the town of Falmouth, Sir Peter Killigrew, MP, having received a royal charter for its foundation in 1661. ()

Coordinates: 50°9'2"N, 5°3'49"W

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Falmouth United Kingdom

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Arwenack – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pendennis Castle, National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth Art Gallery, Church of King Charles the Martyr.

0.7 miE
Forts and castles
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth
19 min walk • Pendennis Castle is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Falmouth, Cornwall, England between 1540 and 1542. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the Carrick Roads waterway at the mouth of the River Fal.
~600 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth
3 min walk • The National Maritime Museum, Cornwall is located in a harbourside building at Falmouth in Cornwall, England. The building was designed by architect M. J. Long, following an architectural design competition managed by RIBA Competitions.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Falmouth Art Gallery, Falmouth
14 min walk • Falmouth Art Gallery is a publicly funded art gallery in Cornwall, with one of the leading art collections in Cornwall and southwest England, which features work by old masters, major Victorian artists, British and French Impressionists, leading surrealists and maritime artists...
~1260 ftNW
Church
Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth
7 min walk • The Church of King Charles the Martyr is a parish church in the Church of England situated in the centre of Falmouth, Cornwall.
1 miNW
Church
St Michael and All Angels Church, Falmouth
27 min walk • St Michael and All Angels Church, Penwerris is a parish church of the Church of England located in Penwerris, near Falmouth, Cornwall. The church is Anglo-Catholic and under the care of the Bishop of Ebbsfleet rather than the diocesan bishop.
1.3 miNW
50°9'51"N • 5°5'3"W
Falmouth Marina, Falmouth
34 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.4 miSW
Beach
Gyllyngvase, Falmouth
12 min walk • Gyllyngvase is one of the four beaches associated with Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom, west of Pendennis Castle. It is to the south of Falmouth town centre, but was an essentially rural area as recently as the late 19th century.
1.5 miNW
Cemetery
Congregationalist Cemetery, Penryn
38 min walk • The Congregationalist Cemetery at Ponsharden, Cornwall was opened in 1808 to serve the Dissenting Christian congregations of Falmouth and Penryn. It received approximately 587 burials over a period of 120 years, before being abandoned in the 1930s. During the 20th century the site experienced significant neglect and extensive vandalism.
0.5 miNW
Nightlife
Seven Stars, Falmouth
14 min walk • The Seven Stars is a Grade II listed public house at 1 The Moor, Town Centre, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3QA. It was built in about 1800 and subsequently extended in 1912 to include an off-licence, which later became a shop. The building was made of rendered stone, though the modern building is made of brick, both parts having a slate roof.
0.8 miS
Beach
Swanpool, Falmouth
20 min walk • Swanpool is a small coastal saline lagoon with a shingle bar, separating it from the beach of the same name. The South West Coast Path crosses the bar.
~950 ftNW
Synagogue
Falmouth Synagogue, Falmouth
5 min walk • Falmouth Synagogue was the primary synagogue of the Jewish community of Falmouth, Cornwall. The synagogue building still stands in Gyllyng Street overlooking the harbour, commemorated by a plaque, whilst a Jewish cemetery also remains and is a scheduled monument.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arwenack?

Nearby attractions include National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth (3 min walk), Falmouth Synagogue, Falmouth (5 min walk), Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth (7 min walk), Falmouth Docks, Falmouth (10 min walk).

How to get to Arwenack by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arwenack:

Train

Falmouth Town (5 min walk)
Falmouth Docks (9 min walk)