Description
Pendennis Castle (1544-46), built by Henry VIII as a defense against invasion from France, still stands guard over Falmouth Bay, looking across the River Fowey to St Mawes Castle (1540-43) and commanding several other fine vistas.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Scenic site or route
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Adult4.20
Concession or reduced rate3.20
Child2.10
Child 4 & underFREE
Family10.50
All values are in local currency.
Tips
11 or more, 15% discount.
Souvenir guide available.
Picnic spot.
Dogs permitted on lead.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
BritRail: Falmouth Docks
Attractions Near Pendennis Castle, Falmouth