Things to do in Falmouth, England: The Best Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activity centre and charity, BF Adventure offers a wide range of exciting activities including rock climbing, abseiling, watersports, bush craft, zip-lining, archery and a wide range of team building and problem solving games at it's beautiful site near Penryn & Falmouth. The 60-acre site includes 3 water-filled quarries, woodland and heathland and is the ideal environment to try something new, challenge yourself and have a great time. During the school holidays we run our very popular adventure childcare (Holiday Activity Days) for children aged 6 to 13. We also run adventure sessions for friends and families, offering the same activities. Tailor-made programmes are run for companies, schools and private groups such as birthday parties, stag and hen parties, youth groups and clubs. Upon request we can arrange catering, transport, accommodation, photography and a meeting room. All programmes are also available as residentials with the option to book evening activities.

Daily fishing charters from Falmouth, fun for all the family onboard our fast modern vessel. Equipment and tuition provided by our friendly skipper and crew with over 30 years of fishing experience, a great day out on the water.

Cornish Diving School is a PADI five-star dive school, offering a comprehensive range of Scuba Diving courses from beginner through to professional level. We have an indoor pool on site and 1100 ft.² of retail shop space, all in a great location, just a stones throw from the National Maritime Museum.

Hire one of our boats to explore riverside villages, hidden creeks, beautiful gardens, waterside pubs and stunning scenery. We have something for everyone, from family motor boats to traditional sailing boats. You will be fitted with your own lifejacket and given full instructions on boat handling. Our boats are available for hourly, daily or weekly hire.

Self drive boats for hire in Falmouth. The boats are licensed to carry 6 people, fully insured, highly reliable, very safe for families and are suitable for day cruising or pottering around the harbour for an hour or so.Our most popular hire is the half day and can be booked online quickly and easily. Your boat will be waiting for you on the day.No experience whatsoever is needed, we give you full instruction and a map and will talk you through the various options available for you to explore.We also offer river experiences that include Cornish picnics!A day you'll never forget.

ElementalUK is a Cornish adventure centre offering a range of watersports that bring you face to face with the elements. Our aim is to help you get the most from immersing yourself in the challenges and thrills of the natural world while learning valuable skills and having fun. You'll find us at Swanpool Beach, Falmouth , on the sheltered south-west coast of Cornwall, which is a great place to try your hand at all manner of wet and wild watersports and also at Tolcarne Beach in Newquay, Cornwall.Whatever activity you choose to do with us, you'll find that Elemental UK has an immaculate safety record, an array of state-of-the-art equipment, a fabulous location and a team of happy and dedicated staff to make your experience one to remember.

We are an outdoor adventure company situated on Falmouth's only Blueflag beach and a stone's throw from the world famous harbour. Gylly Adventures offer a range of water and land-based activities from coasteering, to Kayaking, Climbing and Standup Paddleboarding. We focus on providing a fun, safe and adventurous environment to allow you to experience, discover and explore all that Falmouth, and Cornwall has to offer.

One and half cruise along the Helford River and creeks including Daphne du Maurier's inspiration Frenchman's Creek.Launching from the Budock Vean Hotel foreshore, after a lovely stroll through award winning gardens. Comfy seats, the Hannah Molly seats up to 12 people. Private Charters are available. Cruises daily, times will vary due to tides. Please contact us for cruise times.

We offer sea kayaking tours and courses for all levels of kayaker.

If you’re looking to get out on the water on a SUP, you’ve come to the right place! We are the only dedicated specialist SUP centre in the UK and we can’t wait to make your experience with us world class. We are so excited to provide you with all new 2017 Fanatic paddle boards, new lightweight paddles, and from ION we have the most luxurious wetsuits to date! With our years of experience and passion, we’re here to deliver professional, safe and above all memorable board hire, lessons, and guided tours. If it is your first time Stand Up Paddleboarding and are looking to get into the sport or if you have any concerns such as falling in the open ocean or your physical ability, we recommend you take a Taster SUP Lesson, a beginner SUP lesson, or a private lesson so that you can be guided by our expert instructors to guarantee that you achieve and enjoy your experience with us. If you are looking for a little more from your experience with us, you can test the inner adventurer inside your soul and go above and beyond what you ever expected you could achieve on a SUP. Our unique pre-tour lesson will ensure that you are armed with all the skills you’ll need to enjoy the most incredible SUP adventure imaginable. Our tours have been specially designed by our experienced and passionate guides who have not only paddled the Cornish coastline for the last 10 years, but also all over the world. The secret beaches, the hidden caves and the sub tropical coastline is just waiting for you to discover it. We’ll kit you out with specialist Fanatic touring boards, lightweight paddles and the most comfy wetsuit you’ve ever worn. So whether it’s for a fun packed team building day where you paddle to a lighthouse, discover a shipwreck or go on an overnight wilderness adventure, or maybe you just need a gentle romantic break from the norm, our adventures are set in the most beautiful locations in the country and guaranteed to leave you with amazing life long memories. You can be sure that your experience with us will be all you ever hoped for.