Take the plunge and learn to dive with Seaways Diving school. As well as BSAC courses for beginners, they also run a variety of courses for more experienced divers, such as photography and free diving.

Seaways Diving, Commercial Road, Penryn TR10 8AQ (T: 01326 375544)

There’s no better way to explore the secluded bays and beaches of West Cornwall than under sail. Offering full and half day skippered charters, tailored to your needs, Bowman Yacht Charters are a local company based at Falmouth Marina with a wealth of local knowledge and yachts maintained to the highest standards.  No prior sailing experience necessary.

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Tehidy woods are the largest woodland in West Cornwall covering over 250 acres. The country park here features over 9 miles of paths and trails, a lake and café with picnic area. Tehidy is a great family day out and dogs are welcome too.

There’s no better way to explore the beautiful Fal River than by boat, and with Mylor Boat Hire you can do just that with all equipment provided.  Their fleet of safe and stable boats lets you do things at your own pace whether that’s racing along, anchoring in tiny coves for a picnic of visiting a waterside pub. Based at Mylor Yacht Harbour from April – October and also offering kayak and SUP hire.  No experience necessary.

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Small pub in the heart of Ponsanooth with beer garden and parking. Serving traditional pub food and amazing curries!

Stag Hunt Inn, Ponsanooth, Falmouth, Cornwall (T:01872 863046)

Set in a beautiful village between Truro and Falmouth this traditional pub serves great home cooked and a wide selection of reals ales, lagers and ciders in friendly surroundings.  Sit in the historic beamed bar or there is plenty of outside seating for summer.  Dog and family friendly. 

The Royal Oak Perranwell Station, Tregolls, Stithians, Truro TR3 7BX (T: 01872 862175)

Local landmark and popular pub, The Norway’s many cosy nooks create an intimate atmosphere to enjoy their good food, especially its award-winning Cornish carvery. Dog friendly.

The Norway Inn, Perranwharf, Perranarworthal, Truro TR3 7NU (T: 01872 864241)

Traditional Cornish pub serving great choice menus using quality ingredients.

Can be found on Facebook The New Inn, Church Road, Mabe, Cornwall (T:01326 374466)

This contemporary pub with light and bright décor is popular for its daily carvery as well as serving food all day from its traditional pub menu.  Expect home cooked pies, fresh fish and seasonal specials along with vegetarian, gluten and lactose free menus. 

The Victoria Inn Chyvelah Rd, Threemilestone, Truro TR3 6BY (T: 01872 278313)

A large sandy beach near the pretty village of St Agnes which is regularly awarded Blue Flag status. There are family-friendly beach shops and bars and a surf shop making it the perfect place to chill-out and enjoy the Cornish sea-side.

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A lovely sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth with lots of sand and clear water for swimming. If relaxing on the sand’s not your thing though, the beach backs onto Swanpool Nature Reserve where you can walk dogs on leads or feed the ducks and swans, and there’s also a beach cafe, kayak hire and 18 hole crazy golf course. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday

With its impressive crescent  of sand, great amenities and Blue Flag status, it’s no wonder Gyllyngvase Beach is one of the most popular in the area. Found just south of Falmouth town centre this beach is ideal for families, and with its calm seas and gently sloping sand is a good spot for kayaking and paddleboarding too. Local company WESUP are based here offering wetsuit and equipment hire and SUP activities for all ages and abilities. And nearby is the acclaimed Gylly Beach Café with its sun terrace built out over the beach, fantastic views and a menu packed full of local seafood. There’s lifeguard cover from May to September, a large car park and public toilets. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday.