FALMOUTH has been ranked one of the best places to visit in the UK by Time Out.

The hospitality and lifestyle website created the ’15 best places to visit in the UK’ 2024 in December 2023, which ranked Falmouth ninth out of 15.  

Praised for its ‘vibrancy’, beaches, and nightlife culture – Falmouth has ranked against some of the other best places to visit in the UK including Bristol, Isles of Scilly, and Norwich.

The following are Time Out’s best places to visit in the UK this year:

1.       Bristol

2.       Hull

3.       Isles of Scilly

4.       London

5.       Belfast

6.       St Andrews

7.       Lewes

8.       Newcastle

9.       Falmouth

10.   Manchester

11.   Ramsgate

12.   Norwich

13.   Alnmouth

14.   Ullapool

15.   Wrexham

In describing Falmouth, Time Out writes: “Falmouth has always been Cornwall’s cooler town.

“Home to Exeter and Falmouth University campuses, student life here has brought a bit of vibrancy and edge to the quiet cobbled streets – but there’s always been a glaring gap when it came to the question of nightlife.

“Recently though, thanks to a new music venue, The Cornish Bank – its late-night credentials have shot up. From Klub Nos Lowen (a cult folk music night) to up-and-coming indie bands, this spot is the ideal place to absorb some of the county’s best culture.”

Time Out also describes to its readers what it thinks a perfect day in Falmouth would entail: “The perfect day, start with a paddle of Gyllyngvase Beach, then warm yourself up with a coffee at Gylly Beach Café. Then check out the independent boutiques on the high street (shoutout to Mirri Damer jewellery and Wild Pony vintage.)

“After grabbing some grub from Harbour Lights fish and chips, head to Chain Locker for a harbourside pint before moseying on to a gig at the Cornish Bank. If you have time, pop into Beerwolf too, a charming pub/bookshop.”