Falmouth
Park & Float
Easy, stress-free all-day parking at the Falmouth Park & Float.
Your perfect base for the start of a great day out.
Falmouth
Service Update
The Falmouth Park & Float/Ride is now closed for 2018. Back open again in May 2019. Boat trips are available throughout the winter aboard the St Mawes Ferry.
St Mawes FerryFalmouth Park & Float/Ride
Wash away the stress of parking with the Falmouth Park & Float...
This 500 space car park on the outskirts of Falmouth is the ideal place to start your day out on the river.
Route :: Ponsharden - Falmouth
Ride Runs :: 7 Days a week, 1 May - 29 Sep 2018
Float Runs :: 7 Days a week, 1 May - 29 Sep 2018
Info & Bookings :: 01326 319417 (Opening times only)
Sailing Time :: 10-15 mins
Days out in Falmouth are fun, varied and can be enjoyed by everyone.
From a boat trip across the harbour, to a stroll down along the waterfront or a visit to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth is perfect for lazy days at the beach or action-packed adventure.
The third largest deep water harbour in the world, Falmouth and it’s active port are bustling with activity all year round. Falmouth plays host to a wide range of cafes, shops, galleries, restaurants and bars.
Falmouth has very little (and expensive) long stay, town centre parking and for this reason the Park & Float / Ride was established.
Visitors to the town can now help reduce congestion and pollution by using the 500 space car park on the outskirts of town at Ponsharden.
After parking hop aboard one of our classic ferries and enjoy an informative commentary on your way to Falmouth.
And the best bit about it is parking is free with your Fal Mussel Card!
Falmouth Park & Float/Ride News
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5 tips for using your Mussel Card VISITOR
From 21 AugustThe Fal Mussel Visitor Card makes travel between Truro, Falmouth, the Roseland and the Helford easy, affordable and fun...and it’s all car-free! There are so many ways to use it – here are a few tips and ideas to get you going!
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21
Aug
Top 5 Places to See the Red Arrows
From 3 JulyThe Red Arrows are set once again to grace the skies above Falmouth with their stunning aerobatics display.
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03
Jul
Explore the River this Summer with a Fal Mussel Card
From 29 June 2017When it comes to summer adventures there's no place quite like the Fal River and the best, most cost effective way to experience the beauty of the area is with a Fal Mussel Card.
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29
Jun
Saturday Service for Falmouth Park & Float
From 31 July 2015The Falmouth Park & Float starts Saturday service for the summer holidays.
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31
Jul
Falmouth Tall Ships: Park & Ride Schedule
28 — 31 August 2014Full service information for the Falmouth Park & Ride service for the Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta 2014.
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28
Aug
+3 Days
See the Tall Ships Up Close
28 — 30 August 2014Unique access to the docks where the ships are berthed. Boat trips from Prince of Wales Pier in Falmouth. The only ferry to land at the docks where you can explore the ships!
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28
Aug
+2 Days
Falmouth Week: Park & Float/Ride Extended Service
From 9 August 2014Falmouth Week runs from the 9th of August through to the 17th and we are running an extended service on both the float and ride for the festivities.
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09
Aug
Silver and bronze for Fal River amid Cornwall success at British Travel Awards 2012
From 2 November 2012British Travel Awards 2012 winners announced with a silver and bronze for Fal River alongside great success for Cornwall.
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02
Nov
Free parking in Falmouth for Olympic Torch
From 14 May 2012Beat the stress of parking and stay for free at Falmouth's Park & Ride on Olympic Torch Day.
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14
May
Falmouth Park & Ride
29 September — 31 October 2009to stay open for an extra month in October
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29
Sep
+32 Days
Park and Float open for 2008
1 June — 30 August 2008 More Information
01
Jun
+90 Days
Park and Float under threat
10 November — 31 December 2007FALMOUTH'S innovative Park and Float scheme has a record year but is under threat due to "unworkable" new maritime legislations.
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10
Nov
+51 Days
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All Day Parking
With more than 500 spaces, toilets, refreshments and regular boat and bus services into Falmouth, Ponsharden is the perfect place to leave your car before heading into Falmouth, or further afield, for the day.
Park & Float
What better way to arrive in a historic port than riding on the back of your very own classic wooden ferry?
After parking at Ponsharden take a leisurely trip down the Penryn River to Falmouth’s Custom House Quay. Ferries depart from the car park every 20 minutes.
We love our ferries and we hope you will too!
Park & Ride
Buses depart from the car park every 20 minutes and go direct to Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier.
From the pier to the Maritime Museum its a short 10-15 minute walk through town and only 20 minutes to Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth’s Blue Flag status beach.
Free Parking
Start your day at Falmouth Park & Ride / Float and get FREE ALL DAY PARKING when you buy a 1 day Fal Mussel Card!
When you arrive head to the Ticket Office and ask for a ‘1 Day Fal Mussel Card Visitor.'
This will give you unlimited travel around the river including the regular bus and ferry services into town.
STEP 1
Find a space...
STEP 2
Head to the Ticket Office...
STEP 3
Have a great day out...
