Top Things To Do in October 2022
4 October 2022
Cornwall in the autumn is really quite special. The landscape turns golden with vibrant oranges, yellows and reds. The roads and beaches are quieter and the air is a little cooler, a perfect time to get out and about and explore the great outdoors!
Falmouth Oyster Festival
13th - 16th October
Celebrate the start of the oyster dredging season at one of Cornwall’s biggest and most-loved specialist food events. Devoted to the mighty mollusc, the Falmouth Oyster Festival highlights traditional harvesting methods, using only sail and oar, and champions the native Fal oyster. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Falmouth harbour the event will be held at The Waterfront location of Church Street.
Trelissick Woodland Walk
As we head into Autumn, visit the dazzling woodlands of our beautiful area as they come alive with nature's new colour palette. A great circular walk that kids (and dogs!) love around the National Trust’s Trelissick Garden along the banks of the Fal River. Their cafe is a great place to have a break and you’ll also go past the King Harry Ferry - one of the top ten ferry crossings in the world! Enhance the experience by starting your day with a trip from Falmouth to Trelissick on Enterprise Boats - take in the surrounding nature and tranquil water before heading off on your walk.
Foraging with Philleigh Way
18th October
With a mixture of open pasture, ancient oak woodland and river estuary making Philleigh Way on Court Farm the perfect location to forage for edible plants and wild food. The course is fun and informative and run by the hugely knowledgeable Emma Gunn, Creator and owner of “Never mind the Burdocks”. After the foraging session, during which Emma will carry out a couple of wild food demonstrations, you will be welcomed back to the cookery school for a delicious lunch and refreshments. This unique, highly informative and great day out is sure to kick start any budding wild food lover.
Hop on and off the Falmouth Coaster
See the best of Falmouth by hopping on the Falmouth Coaster! The circular open top tour takes in great views of the waterside, as well as Pendennis Castle, the National Maritime Museum, The Prince of Wales Pier, Swanpool Beach and Nature Reserve, Kimberley Park and more. Hop on and off and enjoy a fun day of exploration.
Explore Pendennis Castle
Sitting majestically on the headland above Falmouth looking out across the Carrick Roads (where the mouth of the River Fal joins the English Channel) is Pendennis Castle. This coastal fortress has defended Cornwall against invasion since Tudor times, and was added to and updated to face new threats over 400 years - most recently the Second World War. Spend the day watching the passing ships sail by from Pendennis, and once you've taken in the views and scents of the sea, head down into the First World War exhibition. Immerse yourself in the story of Pendennis Castles' role during the conflict and discover personal accounts of the men and women who went to war, and how Pendennis Castle became a military headquarters as Falmouth became a Defended Port.
Visit St Mawes on the ferry
St Mawes is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year, and in the autumn you can enjoy it a little more peacefully. It’s a little quieter on the beaches and the pace begins to slow; visiting in the autumn means you can take your time and enjoy things the more leisurely way. So what better way to get there than by boat; sit back and relax and enjoy the sea breeze on the St Mawes Ferry. This magical route connects the old world fishing harbour of St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula with the bustling maritime port of Falmouth steeped in history and heritage.
Hire a sit-on Kayak
Once you’re in St Mawes, get waterborne and hire a sit-on kayak from St Mawes Kayaks. Fun and stable, sit-on kayaks are one of the easiest ways to get afloat and you can go at your own pace whilst you explore St Mawes or The Roseland. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, birds and wildlife while you reap the benefits of outdoor exercise at the same time.