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There’s so much to look forward to. Below is your EVENTS GUIDE to the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Falmouth – every day, every hour, every sight and sound.
A few details are still being finalised, but the information below shows you the vast range on offer so you and your family can begin planning for this memorable occasion.

Armed Forces Day takes place in the main streets of Falmouth and around its historic harbour, using car parks and existing public spaces as venues, as well as Pendennis Headland, Pendennis Castle and the seafront.

Please follow pedestrian and traffic management advice which will be publicised in advance, and clearly displayed. A Park and Ride service will be in place on Saturday 24 June to minimise vehicle congestion in the town centre, so please use this or other public transport if you and your family are travelling to Falmouth. Town centre car parks will be closed.

We hope residents, visitors, and of course our special Armed Forces guests, all have a safe and enjoyable time. Dynnargh dhis Aberfala (welcome to Falmouth)

Friday 23rd June

FOR SCHOOLS ONLY 10.00 - 15.00

Schools’ preview of the Military Village – Youth and STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Day

All three Services have been brought together to showcase a range of military capability and equipment including STEM-specific activities and challenges.

All schools and colleges in Cornwall are invited. Entertainment area with military demonstrations and a live music programme.

VENUE:

Grove Place Car Park / NMMC Car Park / Princess Pavilion

FOR SCHOOLS ONLY From 10:30

Schools event – an Inter-school Armed Forces Day Robotics Challeng

STEM Activity – Robotics Challenge. A whole day of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities aimed at year 3 and 4 students.

This will be a fun-packed hands-on day using programmable robots and engineering-based tasks to develop problem solving, teamwork and communication skills.

Includes Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole virtuals.

VENUE:

Princess Pavilion

11:00 - 17:00

Charity Zone

Stands, displays and activities showcasing the work of armed forces charities and support organisations

VENUE:

Church Street Car Park – Upper level

12.00 - 20.00

Entertainment

Entertainment programme with stage, live music and bar area

VENUE:

Church Street Car Park – Lower level

12:00 - 20:30

Entertainment

Entertainment area – music and displays.

Big screen

VENUE:

Event Square

19.00

Author talks celebrating Armed Forces Day – ‘SAS Great Escapes’ with Damien Lewis

This is a ticketed, paid for event. Details and booking here SAS Great Escapes with Damien Lewis – Talks – What’s On – The Poly at Falmouth

VENUE:

The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth TR11 3EG

19:00

Royal British Legion ‘Recovery Through Comedy Show’

RBL Recovery through Comedy Show – Join us for an hour of hilarity and emotion live on stage at the Underland Bar. Places are limited, so to book your free ticket please Click Here

VENUE:

Underland Bar, Old Brewery Yard, Falmouth TR11 2BY

Saturday 24th June

11:00 - 11:30

Military parade

A parade through Falmouth involving Cornwall’s armed forces, veterans, cadet forces and reserve units

VENUE:

The Moor to Discovery Quay (Events Square)

All Day 09:00 - 18:00

Military Village

Tri service displays of military assets, demonstrations and interactive activities.

VENUE:

Grove Place Car Park/ NMMC Car Park

All day 11:00 - 17:00

Charity Zone

Stands, displays and activities showcasing the work of armed forces charities and support organisations.

VENUE:

Church Street Car Park – Upper level

10:00 - 20:00

Entertainment

Entertainment programme with stage and bar area

VENUE:

Church Street Car Park – Lower level

All day 10.00 – 17:00

Food Hub

Activities organised by Falmouth Harbour

VENUE:

Custom House Quay

All day 10.00 – 22:30

Entertainments Zone

Entertainment area with military demonstrations and a live music programme 

VENUE:

Events Square

All day 10:00 -17:00

Family entertainment

Interactive space dome and STEM board games

Street performers – Stilt walkers

Carousel

Market

Florence Nightingale Exhibition at Falmouth Library

VENUE:

The Moor

11.10

Saluting the conclusion of the military parade with fly past

Limited viewing

VENUE:

Grove Place Car Park

10.00 -14.30

Open ship, Saturday and Sunday

Naval Frigate moored alongside the Wharf at Falmouth Docks for public tours. Free event but entry will be limited to ticket holders (tickets will be available to book nearer the date)

VENUE:

Falmouth Docks

13.00 – 14.00

Inter-services field gun demonstration

Co-ordinated by cadet forces

VENUE:

Bar Road

14.20 – 17:00

RAF Falcons Parachute Drop Zone, and Military Air Displays over sea

An afternoon of air displays over Falmouth Bay 

VENUE:

Falmouth Bay

18:30 – 22.50

Live concert

‘Last night of the Proms’ style concert celebrating and thanking armed forces.

Featuring Big Band Orchestra, Royal Marine Band drummers, Culdrose Military Wives Choir, Youth Choir.

Free event, but numbers limited to ticket-holders. 

Book here https://hallforcornwall.co.uk/playhouse-tickets-shows/armed-forces-day-concert-at-pendennis-castle

VENUE:

Pendennis Castle

18.00

Author talks celebrating Armed Forces Day – Monty Halls: ‘Commando: The Inside Story of Britain’s Royal Marines’

This is a ticketed, paid for event. Details and booking here Commando: The Inside Story of Britain’s Royal Marines With Monty Halls – Talks – What’s On – The Poly at Falmouth

VENUE:

The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth TR11 3EG

20.00

Author talks celebrating Armed Forces Day – Paul Tremelling: ‘How to Be A Fighter Pilot’

This is a ticketed, paid for event. Details and booking here How To Be A Fighter Pilot With Paul Tremelling – Talks – What’s On – The Poly at Falmouth

VENUE:

The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth TR11 3EG

22.40

Fireworks display

Free event. 10 minute display – please keep your pets indoors.

VENUE:

Falmouth Bay

Sunday 25 June

9.00

Cornwall Cycling Charity Challenge

27-mile off-road ride and a 62-mile road ride bringing together families, local cyclists, serving personnel and veterans 

Organised by Halo Sports and SSAFA

There is a charge for registering and entering this Cycling Challenge. Full details here Cornwall Cycling Challenge | SSAFA

VENUE:

Pendennis Head car park

10.00 -14.30

Open ship, Saturday and Sunday

Naval Frigate moored alongside the Wharf at Falmouth Docks for public tours. Free event but entry will be limited to ticket holders (tickets will be available to book nearer the date)

VENUE:

Falmouth Docks

11.00 -12.00

Thanksgiving service

Public service plus invited guests

VENUE:

King Charles the Martyr Church, Falmouth

11.00 -16.00

Charity Zone

Stands, displays and activities showcasing the work of armed forces charities and support organisations

VENUE:

Church Street Car Park – Upper level

11.00 -16.00

Entertainment

Musical entertainment in partnership with Source FM with stage and bar area

VENUE:

Church Street Car Park – Lower level

11.00 -16:00

Family entertainment

Interactive space dome and STEM board games

Street performers – Stilt walkers

Market

VENUE:

The Moor

11.00 -16.00

Food Hub

Organised by Falmouth Harbour

VENUE:

Custom House Quay

12.00 -16.00

Entertainment

VENUE:

Events Square

16.00

Event closes

Event closes – have safe journeys home

VENUE:

All venues