Parks & Gardens

Falmouth Town Council’s grounds team look after an array of beautiful parks, gardens and green spaces each offering a unique experience for both locals and visitors.

From lush green spaces and historic gardens to scenic nature trails, Falmouth’s outdoor spaces are perfect for relaxation, exploration, and community gatherings.

Kimberley Park

Kimberley Park is a seven-acre oasis in the heart of Falmouth, renowned for its stunning ornamental trees and formal bedding areas. The park has played a key role in helping Falmouth win numerous Britain in Bloom competitions. The gardens, which predate 1877, are named after the Earl of Kimberley, who leased the land to the Borough of Falmouth. Falmouth Town Council still leases the

Visitors will find a variety of trees admired by experts from Kew Gardens, creating a peaceful green haven that is cherished by the local community and visitors alike. Falmouth Town Council actively supports the preservation of this heritage by encouraging local organizations to participate in the tree planting program.

Visiting Information:

  • Entry: Free
  • Open: All year
  • Dog Policy: Dogs must be kept on a lead

Events in the Park: Kimberley Park is equipped with an outdoor stage, making it a prime location for community events including local radio station Source FM’s free Parklive festival that takes places in Kimberley Park on the last Sunday of every month from May to September.

Falmouth Green Corridor

The Falmouth Green Corridor is a beautiful stretch of woodlands, habitats, and green spaces that follow the Bickland Stream from its source at Kergilliack to its outlet at Swanpool Beach. This corridor serves as an important natural ecosystem, offering a serene environment for walking and nature observation.

Falmouth Green Corridor Forum:

The Falmouth Green Corridor Forum is a volunteer community group dedicated to promoting, conserving, and enhancing this vital natural area. Formed by three community conservation groups—Friends of Tregoniggie Woodland, Prislow Woods Community Project, and Swanpool Forum—the Forum works to coordinate activities and address broader environmental concerns, such as pollution monitoring and protection from inappropriate development.

Visiting Information:

  • Access: The corridor is an informal area that is freely accessible along most of its length. However, some smaller sections, owned by South West Water and private individuals, may have limited access.

Gyllyngdune Gardens

Adjacent to the Princess Pavilion, Gyllyngdune Gardens offer a beautifully maintained green space that has been a part of Falmouth’s history since their completion in 1907. These formal gardens feature a verandah, an original Edwardian bandstand, and a greenhouse, which are often used for garden fetes and band concerts.

During the spring and summer months, the gardens are particularly enchanting, providing a perfect retreat for residents and visitors. A stroll through the gardens will take you past a rose garden, a secret grotto, a natural play area, and a monolithic arch, eventually leading to the seafront with stunning views of Pendennis Castle and Gyllyngvase Beach.

Visiting Information:

  • Entry: Free
  • Parking: Free on-site parking
  • Open: All year
  • Winter: Morning – Dusk
  • Summer: Morning – Dusk or until 11 pm during evening performances
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