Explore the island world of St Michael’s Mount and discover legend, myth and over a thousand years of history. Stroll across the causeway or boat hop to an island where modern life meets layers of history.
Castle and Village – 2011 Opening
27th March to 30th October - 10.30a.m. to 5.00p.m (until 5.30pm 1st July to 31st August). Closed Saturdays.
Gardens – 2011 Opening
18th April to 30th June Monday to Friday 10.30am to 5.00pm. Thursday and Friday only from 1st July to 26th August 10.30am to 5.30pm & 1st September to 30th September 10.30am to 5.00pm.
All visits subject to favourable weather conditions. Sensible footwear advised as paths are cobbled and uneven and there is a steep climb to the castle. Last admission is 3/4 hour prior to the castle closing.
To the castle:
Adult £7.00 Child £3.50
Family £17.50
Single adult family £10.50
Groups (15+) Adult £16.00 Child £3.00
To the gardens:
Adult £3.50 Child £1.50
Combined castle & gardens
Adult £8.75 Child £4.25
Family £21.75
Single adult family £13.00
Groups (15+) Adult £7.50 Child £3.60
National Trust
Access to the castle and gardens is free to National Trust members.
This iconic rocky island, crowned by a medieval church and the castle home of the St Aubyn family, is a place of legends and long history. A pilgrimage site for centuries, the adventure of arrival is still as great today.
- Enjoy the thrill of getting here: by foot on the causeway or by boat at high tide
- Meet the thriving island community who live on the Island
- Discover Jack the Giant Killer and find the giant’s heart in the path up to the castle.
- See the plaster frieze of medieval hunting scenes in the Chevy Chase Room
- Explore the steeply terraced exotic sub-tropical garden
- Café, licensed restaurant and shops in the village
St. Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penzance, TR17 0EF.
Telephone: (01736) 710507
Tide & Ferry Info: (01736) 710265
Website: www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
Mail: mail@stmichaelsmount.co.uk
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