Museums · South West England
Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic
In or near St Mawes.
Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Town · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Falmouth Art Gallery is a free art gallery located in the heart of Falmouth, sharing its historic Municipal Building with the Town Library. The gallery features a diverse range of exhibitions, collection displays, and events that reflect the town's rich cultural heritage.
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
Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on folklore and magical traditions, showcasing various artefacts and exhibits related to these themes. The museum offers insights into the cultural heritage of the region through its unique collection.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.1571, -5.0717
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Falmouth
- Postcode
- TR11 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Town — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Mon – Sat. 10 – 5pm; closed Sunday & Bank Holidays
- Official site
- www.falmouthartgallery.com
Sources
- osm: node/10983203491 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic?
- Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 2AB), in the parish of Falmouth.
- What is Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic?
- Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Town, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR11 2AB.
- Is Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic a protected site?
- Yes — Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gwithti an Pyrst A Cabinet of Folklore and Magic?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Town, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 2AB.