Welcome to Fonston

Falmouth is a town located in the county of Cornwall, England. It is situated on the south coast of Cornwall and is known for its beautiful beaches, historic architecture, and vibrant culture. Falmouth is a popular tourist destination and attracts visitors from all over the world. The town has a rich maritime history and is home to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, which showcases the history of the sea and its impact on the world.

Falmouth is also known for its vibrant arts scene. The town is home to a number of galleries and art studios, showcasing the work of local artists. The Falmouth Art Gallery is a popular destination for art lovers, featuring a collection of over 2,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics. The town also hosts a number of arts festivals throughout the year, including the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival and the Falmouth Oyster Festival.

In addition to its cultural attractions, Falmouth is also a great place for outdoor activities. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of nature reserves and parks. The South West Coast Path runs through Falmouth, offering stunning views of the coastline and the sea. The town is also a popular destination for water sports, including sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing. With its beautiful beaches, rich culture, and stunning natural scenery, Falmouth is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Cornwall.

Local Schools

School	Details
Warbstow Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Bancroft	Warbstow Launceston Cornwall PL15 8UP 1566781388 School Website
Otterham Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs H Ward	Marshgate Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YW 1840261344 School Website
Jacobstow Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mikaela Rofe	Jacobstow Bude Cornwall EX23 0BR 1840230337 School Website
North Petherwin School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Jonathan Phillpotts	Brazzacott North Petherwin Launceston Cornwall PL15 8NE 01566785886 School Website
Boscastle Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sara Haden	Fore Street Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0AU 01840250329
Egloskerry Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Davey	Egloskerry Launceston Cornwall PL15 8RT 1566785372 School Website
Highgate Hill House School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Taylor	Whitstone Holsworthy Devon EX22 6TJ 1288341998 School Website
Whitstone Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Mould	Oak Lane Whitstone Holsworthy Cornwall EX22 6TH 01288341241 School Website
Altarnun Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Christina Medland	Five Lanes Altarnun Launceston Cornwall PL15 7RZ 01566700700 School Website
Sir James Smith's School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kristien Carrington	Dark Lane Camelford Cornwall PL32 9UJ 1840213274 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bodmin Parkway Station Approach, Off Liskeard Road, Near Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4BB 17.46 Miles

Liskeard Station Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DX 17.59 Miles

St Keyne Wishing Well Halt Lametton Hill, St. Keyne, Cornwall, PL14 4SE 19.13 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 19.58 Miles

Menheniot Lower Clicker Road, Menheniot, Cornwall, PL14 3PJ 19.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Camelot Taxis 01840 770172 Nowethdene/Paradise Rd, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0BL 5.50 Miles
Launceston Taxis 01566 785364 4 Hellescott Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LN 6.14 Miles
Rdc Car Sales 01566 86618 Rudona, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QR 6.40 Miles
Shirleys Taxis 07743 743222 5 Higher Cross La, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9XD 6.49 Miles
Avida Taxis 07802 194153 Docks, Camelford , Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9RZ 6.89 Miles
Cornish Cabs 01840 213108 49 Highfield Rd, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9QZ 7.20 Miles
A2b Cars 07814 926401 7 Boundary Drive, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0ED 8.12 Miles
Acab 01840 213164 Need A Taxi? ...Ring Acab, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9QP 8.40 Miles
Delabole Taxis 07794 346018 3 Station Cottages, Delabole, Cornwall, PL33 9AX 8.42 Miles
Bea Line Taxis 07747 196090 5 Berries Mount, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8AP 9.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Trelash Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Otterham Churchtown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warbstow Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langdon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marshgate Post Office Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hallworthy Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:09:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Canworthy Water Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Otterham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Treglith Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trebreak Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tresparrett Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferrets Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tresparrett Post Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Gennys Post Office Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Splatt Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bottreaux Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bottreaux Surgery Boscastle PL35 0BG
Bottreaux Surgery 01840 250209	Bottreaux Surgery Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0BG
Medical Centre Camelford (Dr Nash) 01840 213894	The Medical Centre Churchfield Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YT
Medical Centre Camelford (Dr Garrod) 01840 213893	The Medical Centre Churchfield Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YT
Camelford Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Church Field Camelford PL32 9YT

Local Stores

Camelford
1 High Street
Camelford
Cornwall
PL32 9PQ
01840 213766
shop.4743@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.92 miles

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SPAR Whitstone
Whitstone village Stores
Whitstone
EX22 6TX
01288 341239
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Giles &Amp; Parsons Farm Vets Ltd
West Roose Otterham Camelford Cornwall PL32 9YP 01840214973 info@gpfarmvets.co.uk Website 0.96 miles

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Penbode Vets Ltd
Valley Truckle Inns Park Camelford Cornwall PL32 9RX 01840 213277 camelford.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 7.33 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Trethorne Kennards House Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QE 01566 86985 launceston.farm@penbodevets.co.uk Website 8.10 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Units 4D &Amp; 4E Kings Hill Industrial Estate Bude Cornwall EX23 8QN Website 9.04 miles

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Tamar Vets Ltd
9 Strand Bude Cornwall EX23 8QU 01288 354796 bradworthy@tamarvets.co.uk Website 9.47 miles
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Hillhead Nr Stratton Bude Cornwall EX23 9AB 01288 359500 stratton.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 9.57 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Local Dog Walks

Boscastle Harbour
A Gentle Dog Friendly Walk Around Boscastle Harbour. At The Picturesque Seaside Village Of Boscastle, This Walk Allows You To Take In The River And The Ancient Harbour, Along With Having Some Great Views Of The Sea And Coast. PL35 0HE 5.32 miles From The South On The A39, Turn Right Onto The B3263 And Follow It, Passing Through Several Villages Until You Reach Boscastle. From The North On The A39 Turn Left Onto The B3266 And Continue To Boscastle. The Village Is Well Sign Posted.

Widemouth Bay Bude Canal Cornwall
This 6 To 8 Mile Walk (Depending On How Many Detours You Make) Takes In A Spectacular Stretch Of The South West Coast Path, Bude Beach And The Bude Canal. It Passes By Or Through Three Nature Reserves. Marine Dr Bude Lancashire EX23 0AW 7.50 miles Follow The Coast Road North Out Of Widemouth Bay And Park In The First Coast Path Car Park You Come To On The Left (Grid Ref: Ss 199 032)

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Cardinham Woods
Cardinham Woods Are A Beautiful Mixed Woodland. Here, We List Three Circular Walks With Varied Length, To Suit All Abilities. PL30 4AL 16.14 miles Cardinham Woods Are Located Just Off The A30 Near Bodmin And Lanhydrock.

Cardinham Woods
Woodland Walk With Plenty Of Options For Routes, Nearly All Of Which Are On The Flat And Either Paved Or At Least A Sand/Gravel Path. Some Routes Follow The River Which Is Fairly Shallow. Margate Ln Bodmin Lancashire PL30 4AL 16.17 miles

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Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 17.66 miles

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Ethy Woods Lostwithiel
Short Paddles Across Some Man Mad Stepping Stones And A Short Walk Into Some Woods A A Great Circular Walk, 30 Mins - 1 Hr Plus Lostwithiel Lancashire PL22 0NF 21.51 miles Perfect For Dogs Off The Lead, Some Part Will Require A Lead As Cows And Sheep Grazing But Plenty Of Advance Notice And All Finished Off With A Paddle.

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