The Flushing Ferry from Falmouth

A video of the short trip across Falmouth harbour from Falmouth Prince of Wales Quay to the village of Flushing on the Penryn river.

Flushing originally named Nankersey, meaning valley of the reed swamp, the village was given its name by Dutch engineers from Flushing in the Netherlands who built the three main quays in the village.

Many of the grand houses in the village were owned by captains of the packet ships (mail-boats) that docked in nearby Falmouth.  Henry VIII intended to build a castle on Trefusis Point, to accompany those built at Pendennis and St. Mawes, but due to the expensive wars was unable to finance it.

There are two pubs, the Royal Standard on St Peter's Hill and the Seven Stars on Trefusis Road opposite Fish Cross. There is also a cafe and restaurant of the on Ferry Quay.

Flushing Regatta Week is held annually during late July or early August, and features water-based activities such as bathtub racing, rowing, swimming and sailing races, sand-castle building contests, a mini-marathon through Mylor and Flushing, an open-air church service, a Fishing boat parade a pub quiz, crab catching, the week culminating with a carnival on Saturday night.

The Nankersey Choir perform regular concerts throughout the year raising money for various local good causes, and classical concerts and recitals are often held in the Methodist chapel.

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