Falmouth

Study in Falmouth

Falmouth is best known for one thing in particular; the incredible location it has on the Celtic Sea coast.  Oh and Falmouth University, obviously.

Cost of Living

Accommodation

Student accommodation costs range from £111 - £185 per week; the average is £154 per week. 

Compare the average elsewhere: Bristol: £195/week, Bournemouth: £171/week, Plymouth: £132/week.

(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)

The average price for:

A cheap meal at a restaurant: £10
A pint of beer: £4.50
A regular takeout coffee: £2.82
1L of milk: £0.89
A loaf of white bread: £0.93

(Source: Numbeo)

Public Transport

Falmouth University is split between two campuses and has regular buses that run between them. A bike might be useful as your everyday mode of transport, as there are several major cycle routes that come through Falmouth. If you’re feeling up to the challenge, you can even take on the 40 mile ride to Land’s End. To get out of the city, nearby Truro train station runs regular journeys to UK cities including London Paddington. National Express Coaches also run regular services from Falmouth to major UK destinations. 

Shopping

It’s a good-sized town with a busy high street that has a lot of local and independent shops, thrift shops and galleries, as well as the usual big chain shops you’d expect to see. There’s also a weekly Farmers Market where you can grab some yummy local grub. Put some time aside to have a good look round.

Cultural Guide

 

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Falmouth Oyster Festival

Festivals

There’s usually a festival on somewhere in the area. TheCornwall Film Festival, Falmouth Reggae Festival, Falmouth Oyster Festival, Real Ale Festival and the Sea Shanty Festival (which just sounds hilarious and fantastic) all take place in Falmouth. 

 

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Galleries

With Falmouth being such a creative hub it’s no surprise that there are fantastic galleries to visit. You’ll be able to view internationally renowned and exciting new artists all around the town, some of the top galleries to visit are Newlyan Art Gallery & The Exchange, CAST, Falmouth Art Gallery or take an hour road trip to St Ives to visit the Tate St Ives. 

 

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Theatre and Performing Arts

The university has their very own performance venue called AMATA where they host performances and events all year round for the public. There’s also the Princess Pavillion in Falmouth town, and nearby there’s the incredible open-air theatre Minack which is certainly worth a visit. 

 

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Museums 

If you are keen to learn about Cornwall’s history, Falmouth has some fantastic museums to explore. There’s the National Maritime Museum on the waterfront which celebrates everything to do with the sea and Cornwall. There’s also Leach Pottery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum to check out too.