The Falmouth Arwenack ward sits on the southern side of the harbour in Falmouth, Cornwall, taking in parts of the town centre, the waterfront around Arwenack Point and the mouth of the Fal estuary. Its deep natural harbour and sweeping coastal views give it a distinctly maritime character, with historic landmarks such as Pendennis Castle and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall close at hand.
Historically linked to the Arwenack estate and to packet ships and naval defence, the area now blends tourism, port activity and a creative economy centred on Falmouth University and the arts. Conservation areas, bustling quaysides, sailing events and a seasonal influx of visitors shape everyday life, producing a lively mix of long-term residents, students and hospitality businesses.
Postcode districts covering Falmouth Arwenack
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 9.4 miles
- Falmouth 0.5 miles
- St. Austell 18.4 miles
- Truro 7.9 miles
- Camborne 11.4 miles
- Newquay 18.3 miles
- Penzance 21.4 miles
- Helston 9.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Falmouth Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Falmouth Penwerris Ward 0.9 miles
- Falmouth Boslowick Ward 1.2 miles
- Flushing Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Budock Water Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock Ward 2.1 miles
- St. Mawes Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Penryn Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Budock Parish 2.4 miles
- Mylor Bridge Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Mylor Parish 2.7 miles
- Mawnan Smith Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Falmouth Arwenack
TR11 4AP, TR11 3NW, TR11 4PA, TR11 4GE, TR11 3JT, TR11 4LY, TR11 4FJ, TR11 4GA, TR11 4BD … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 20.4 miles
- Exeter International Airport 83.1 miles
- Falmouth Town Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Falmouth Docks Railway Station 0.4 miles
Hotels in Falmouth Arwenack Ad
- The Lerryn Hotel 4
- The Royal Duchy Hotel 4
- St Michaels Resort, Falmouth 4
- Membly Hall Hotel 3
- The Falmouth Hotel 3
- Chainlocker
- The Mariners
- Lugo Rock 3.5
- The Grove Falmouth 3
- Jacobs Ladder Inn & Brewery
Schools in Falmouth Arwenack
- King Charles C of E Primary School Primary
- Marlborough School Primary
Local points of interest
- Gylly Beach Beach 0.4 miles
- Swanpool Beach Beach 0.8 miles
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 2 miles
- Pendower Beach 6.6 miles
- Pencalenick Estate 8.4 miles
- Hemmick Beach Beach 12.4 miles
- Mullion Harbour Harbour 12.7 miles
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 13 miles
- Vault Beach Beach 13.4 miles
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 14.2 miles
- Perranporth Beach Beach 14.6 miles
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan Gardens 14.6 miles