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SeaBritain Falmouth 2005

Location: Falmouth

As Falmouth already boasts a number of high profile annual maritime events and was the first to learn of the victory at Trafalgar and Nelson's demise, there is nowhere better to celebrate the country's nautical heritage. Races and regattas, festivals and fun, concerts and children's activities, events and exhibitions will all combine for a memorable maritime experience.

9 July - 8 January
Surf's Up! National Maritime Museum Cornwall The UK's first major surfing exhibition celebrating Cornwall's favourite sport, its history, origins and lifestyle. 01326 313388 www.nmmc.co.uk

30 July to 4 September
Enterprise Neptune National Trust Trelissick, Feock A photographic exhibition celebrating the coastline of Great Britain 01872 862090

August
1805: An exhibition of artefacts created from the wreckage of HMS Victory Falmouth Arts Centre 01326 212300

28 to 29 August
A Tribute to Trafalgar Pendennis Castle Join a variety of historical performers in a fitting commemoration of this famous battle. 01326 316594 www.englishheritage.co.uk

6 to 11 September
The Grand Theatre of Action The local community and The Cornish Theatre Collective perform a new play on land and sea to celebrate the life of Nelson using Falmouth as a backdrop. 01326 310977 www.cornish-theatre-collective.co.uk

17 & 18 September
The Pickle Challenge A demanding 250 mile cycling event organised by Seafarers UK (formerly King George Fund for Sailors) retracing Lt Lapenotiere's historic journey from Falmouth to London. 01252 844639

15 October
Three Spires Choir perform The Sea Symphony by Vaughn Williams Hall For Cornwall, Truro 01872 262466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

20 to 23 October
Falmouth Oyster Festival - Opened by celebrity chef John Burton-Race and timed to coincide with the start of the oyster harvesting season, this annual festival celebrates one of the last remaining fisheries to dredge under sail and oar, and includes cookery demonstrations, local craft and produce markets, and working boat races. 01326 312300 www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk

November
Cornwall Film Festival visit the website for further details of Cornwall's well-established film event in Falmouth. www.cornwallfilmfestival.com For further information, please contact 01326 312300