Observatories · South West England
The Observatory
In or near St Mawes.
The Observatory — observatory in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Town · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Observatory is a place of interest in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Falmouth Town, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area TR11.
Photo gallery
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
The Observatory is an observatory located in Falmouth, South-West England. It is a Grade II listed building and is situated within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 50.1517, -5.0697
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Falmouth
- Postcode
- TR11 3NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Town — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mon – Sat. 10 – 5pm; closed Sunday & Bank Holidays
Sources
- wikidata: Q26560028 (CC0)
- commons: Old observatory tower, Falmouth (2220083837).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Observatory?
- The Observatory is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 3NH), in the parish of Falmouth.
- What is The Observatory?
- The Observatory — observatory in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR11 3NH.
- Is The Observatory a listed building?
- The Observatory is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Observatory a protected site?
- Yes — The Observatory 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 The Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 3NH.