What to do in and around Falmouth 7th – 19th August 2012
Want some ideas for what to do in and around Falmouth over the next week? Here are just three great ideas.
A Grand Medieval Joust –
Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th August
11am to 5pm
Family ticket £25.20
Individual Ticket £9.40
Knights, Horses, Jesters, Falconry, Music, Gruesome Tales and Stalls all go together to transport you back to the pageantry of the medieval joust.
A truly wonderful family day out set in the grounds ofFalmouth’sPendennisCastleand her spectacular views. See knights prepare in their armour and then mount their sturdy steeds to compete in a real joust. Be entertained by the famous jester ‘Peterkin’ the fool including his ‘Fire Finale’.
The breathtaking falconry display is mesmerising and incredibly well commentated. Come and meet the falconers who are more than happy to answer questions and introduce you to the birds throughout the day.
The Grand Medieval Joust is one of the Castles most popular days out and certainly one not to be missed.
Lemon Quay Truro
6th – 11th August
10am – 4pm
Head over to Cornwall’s City of Truro and experience a host of FREE activities at the purpose created sports hub on Lemon Quay. Coaches from Cornwall Sports Partnership are on hand to assist you through tasters and demonstrations. There are plenty of activities to get you and the family in tune with the Olympic sports theme including:-
Climbing Wall
Inflatable Football & Rugby
Inflatable Golf Simulator
Dance Mats
Table Tennis
Dodge ball
………….the list is endless
And the outstanding Pro BMX demonstration on Thursday is not to be missed!
A sports market stocked with all the latest equipment and sportswear plus the chance to sit back and enjoy a drink, snack or meal at one of Truro’s popular restaurants, cafes or bars.
Henri Lloyd – Falmouth Week
All over Falmouth and across the water – 11th – 19th August
The highlight of Falmouth’s summer time and one of the Southwest’s largest regattas Henri Lloyd week will see over 300 yachts out on our waters during the course of the week. Shore side entertainment is set to be one of the most spectacular and it all kicks off on Saturday 11th.
There will be a free climbing wall set up on the Moor open from 11am – 8pm alongside a BBQ, bar and music which runs every day (except Tuesday) from 2pm – 12am.
Racing commences at 12pm with the ‘Hayes Parsons’ Classic Yachts out in the harbour and bay. Great vantage points include Pendennis Point and of course our great beaches Castle and Gyllyngvase.
Celebrations really get underway with the Marching Carnival led by the famous Falmouth Marine Band. Leaving from Falmouth Rugby Club at 6.30pm and proceeding through the town ending at Falmouth’s Watersport’s Club. The parade promises to be fun, loud, creative and colourful.
Party through till late at Events Square with the opening party ‘B-side Communion’, including music from Saturday Sun, Kieza, Matthew & Me and much more. Tickets are available at the Box Office Shed on Events Square- £6.
Follow us @visitfalmouth on Twitter & Visit Falmouth on Facebook and keep up-to-date on all that is happening over Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week.
