2021 Fal River Cornwall Area Guide Book

Friday @falriver 27 August
Thurs 9 September
Thurs 23 September
WHAT’S ON
Cider Tasting Cruise
7pm - 9pm I £35
Departs: Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier
Join The Stable Falmouth for a cider tasting
experience like no other, on board our classic
wooden ferry. During this 2 hour cruise around
the River Fal you will taste a wide selection of
ciders, from high-end elegant sparklers to hedgerow
blends and rough and ready scrumpies. With two
of The Stable’s highly trained Cider Masters on
board to guide you through your cider journey,
you will learn all about the cider-making process,
different cider-making regions and some
common things to look out for such as tannins,
acidity and
blending. To top it off, you’ll tuck-in to The Stable’s
famous freshly prepared sharing boards!
Monday 30 August
Fizz & Chips Cruise
6.30pm - 8.30pm I £25
Departs: Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier
All aboard our luxury wooden boat Moyana for a
special fish and chips supper from the awardwinning
Harbour Lights in Falmouth, cruising around Cornwall’s most
beautiful river. Sit back with a glass of sparkling prosecco on arrival as we set
sail around Falmouth Harbour. Discover these fascinating and historic
waterways with entertaining and informative commentary
from our local skipper.
Carrick
Roads
through
the centuries
Settlement &
industry
6pm - 8.30pm I £20
Departs: Falmouth
Prince of Wales Pier
Take a guided boat
tour around this
deep tidal basin
and discover how
thousands of years of
activity have left their
mark – from Neolithic
forest to Roman coin
hoard, medieval ferry
crossings and
creekside churches,
and later fish weirs,
quays, shipyards, tin
mines, stately homes
and D-Day embarkation
points.
Around
the estuary
mouth
Historic ports & forts
6pm - 8.30pm I £20
Departs: Falmouth
Prince of Wales Pier
The abundance of
archaeological sites
along the Penryn and
Percuil Rivers and
on Pendennis and St
Anthony headlands
reflects the historic
importance of
maritime trade and
the defence of the
realm; learn about
Glasney College and
the medieval port of
Penryn, the growth
of Falmouth and
Flushing from the 17th
century, and 400 years
of fortifications, from
Henry VIII castles to a
WW2 minefield.
Sat 7th - Sat 14th
Sailing Week
Sailing Week features up to
seven days of fleet racing
for yachts and dayboats
in the expansive waters of
Falmouth Bay and the Carrick
Roads (lower Fal estuary).
The week commences with
a race briefing on the first
Saturday, followed by racing
each day from Sunday to the
following Saturday, with
daily and series prizes,
and is complemented by
comprehensive shoreside
events for everyone. Many
of the competitors combine
the racing with their
annual family holiday!
www.falmouthweek.co.uk
Fri 13th
Peeky Blinders Murder
Mystery Evening
www.thealverton.co.uk
ummer-cruises
Tue 17th – Thu 19th
Tall Ship Tours
Charter one of the
Museum’s heritage
boats for a tour of the
magnificent Tall Ships.
falriver.co.uk/whatson 117