Pendennis Castle - Kastel Penndinas
Discover the secrets of Cornwall's greatest fortress
Open
2011/12
1 Nov - 31 Mar, Sat & Sun, 10am - 4pm
NB: School Holidays 13-17 Feb, daily 10am - 4pm - 'Half Term Fun Trail'
2012/13
1 Apr – 30 Jun, daily, 10am – 5pm*
1 Jul – 31 Aug, daily, 10am – 6pm*
1 - 30 Sep, daily, 10am – 5pm
1 Oct - 4 Nov daily, 10am - 4pm
5 Nov - 31 Mar, Sat & Sun, 10am - 4pm
NB: School Holidays 18-22 Feb 2013, daily 10am - 4pm
Closed 24 -26 Dec & 1 Jan
*castle closes at 4pm on Saturdays, also
for 1 hr on Saturday if an event is booked.
Admission charges
Until 31/3/2012
Adults: £6.30
Concessions/ Seniors: £5.70
Children [5-15]: £3.80
GREAT VALUE Family Ticket [2 adults, 3 children] £16.40
From 1/4/2012
Adults: £6.50
Concessions/ Seniors: £5.90
Children [5-15]: £3.90
GREAT VALUE Family Ticket [2 adults, 3 children] £16.90
Under 5’s Free
English Heritage Members Free#
NB: #Prices for visitors and members may vary at special events.
Holders of the 'Fal Mussel Card PLUS'are admitted free# except at events where EH members pay, card holders pay member prices.
Journey through 450 years of history at Pendennis from Tudor times to World War II and discover the wartime secrets of Pendennis Castle.
Go back in time, explore the hands-on Discovery Centre, see a Tudor gun deck in action and experience the sights and sounds of battle. Find out what it was like to be a garrison soldier at the turn of the last century.
In the World War II Observation Post you'll feel the thrill as the alert sounds, warning of an enemy attack.
Then descend through underground passages to the big guns of Half Moon battery and take a guided tour of the underground magazines.
Explore, experience and get to grips with hands-on history or just relax and enjoy the scenery. In a superb coastal setting, Pendennis offers magnificent views of Falmouth and the estuary.
During your visit take time to see the Butterworth Collection of WWII cartoons and refresh yourself in the Castle Tearoom, serving a wide selection of refreshments and light meals.
See our interactive map to help you plan your visit.
Visit the 'Events' section of this website to see our season of 2012 special events. Jousts, evening theatre, trails and childrens activities and much more.
Special offer: 20% Admission Discount
CATA WEBSITE SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER valid until 31.3.2012 To enjoy a 20% discount on your admission, print this page and present it with you when you enter the castle. The discount is avaiable for one transaction for up to a family group (5 persons) only during normal opening hours.
CONDITIONS: NOT valid in association with any other offers or at events, printed voucher has no secondary resale value, no alternative cash value, defaced copies of this voucher will not be accepted. all rights of admission reserved. SWCP5.
NB: Pendennis Castle is open Saturdays and Sundays ONLY from November to March (excl. 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan).
Information & contact
Pendennis Headland, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4LP
For more information, call the property direct on telephone number: 01326 316594
Textphone (Customer Services) 0800 0150 516
Hospitality & Wedding enquiries please call 01326 310106
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/pendennis (see website for details of events)
Email: pendennis.castle@english-heritage.org.uk
You can also follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/pendenniscastle & Twitter
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