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 miles15.2 km
- Falmouth 0.5 miles0.8 km
- St. Austell 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Truro 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Camborne 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Newquay 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Penzance 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Helston 9.6 miles15.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Falmouth Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Falmouth Penwerris Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Falmouth Boslowick Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Flushing Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Budock Water Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- St. Mawes Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Penryn Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Budock Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Mylor Bridge Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Mylor Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Mawnan Smith Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Falmouth Arwenack
TR11 3XL, TR11 4EG, TR11 4QS, TR11 4FR, TR11 3XT, TR11 3BE, TR11 3NR, TR11 3BQ, TR11 2TY … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Exeter International Airport 83.1 miles133.7 km
- Falmouth Town Railway Station 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Falmouth Docks Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
Hotels in Falmouth Arwenack Ad
- The Royal Duchy Hotel 4
- Anacapri 5
- The Grove Falmouth 3
- St Michaels Resort, Falmouth 4
- The Falmouth Hotel 3
- Merchants Manor Spa 4
- Membly Hall Hotel 3
- The Lerryn Hotel
Schools in Falmouth Arwenack
- King Charles C of E Primary School Primary
- Marlborough School Primary
Local points of interest
- Gylly Beach Beach 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Swanpool Beach Beach 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 2 miles3.2 km
- Pendower Beach 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Pencalenick Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Hemmick Beach Beach 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Mullion Harbour Harbour 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 13 miles20.9 km
- Vault Beach Beach 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Perranporth Beach Beach 14.6 miles23.4 km
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan Gardens 14.6 miles23.5 km