Natural landmarks · South West England
Falmouth University
Also known as: Pennskol Aberfala
In or near Gwennap.
Falmouth University — a university in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Chris Thomas-Atkin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Falmouth University is a university located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Falmouth University is a creative arts institution with a rich heritage in art and design education. It offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, focusing on innovation and collaboration within the creative industries.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Falmouth University is located in South-West England. It is known for its focus on creative industries and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The university has gained recognition for its strong emphasis on arts and design.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Falmouth University was founded as the Falmouth School of Art in 1902, in response to the decline of scientific activities in Cornwall due to the diminishing Cornish mining industry.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.1708, -5.1253
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Mabe
- Postcode
- TR10 9FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Established
- 2012
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn — 1 km
- Official site
- falmouth.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5432602 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Falmouth University (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Falmouth University?
- Falmouth University is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR10 9FE), in the parish of Mabe.
- What is Falmouth University?
- Falmouth University — a university in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Falmouth University?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR10 9FE.
- When was Falmouth University built?
- Built or established in 2012.
- Is Falmouth University a protected site?
- Yes — Falmouth University is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Falmouth University free to visit?
- Yes, Falmouth University is free to enter.
- How do I get to Falmouth University?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR10 9FE.