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Pendennis Castle
Falmouth, Cornwall, TR1
Telephone: 01326 316594
Pendennis and its sister, St Mawes Castle, face each other across the mouth of the River Fal. Constructed between 1540-45, they are the Cornish end of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII on the south coast. Pendennis has seen a great deal of active service, and was continually adapted over 400 years to meet new enemies, from the French and Spanish in the 16th century through to World War II. The land on which the castle stands was originally owned by the Killigrew family, governors of Pendennis. The lodgings fronting the ‘keep’ were added to provide more comfortable accommodation. In 1598, during Elizabeth I’s reign, a new type of defensive wall was added around the original fort. Strengthened again prior to the Civil War, Pendennis was host to the future Charles II in 1646. He sailed from here to the Isles of Scilly. Pendennis then withstood five months of siege before becoming the penultimate Royalist garrison to surrender on the mainland. It was re-armed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, seeing action during World War II. The castle’s fascinating history is brought to life through many interesting highlights. For example, the Noonday Gun is fired every day at noon during July and August. You can also visit the secret defences, including the World War II Half Moon Battery. Then there’s the Guardhouse, which has been returned to its World War I appearance, the hands-on Discovery Centre, a 16th-century keep – complete with Tudor gun deck – and don’t forget the underground magazines and tunnels. There really is so much to do – whatever your age. It’s a fascinating day out for all the family.
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Pendennis Castle
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Opening Hours:
1Apr-30Jun 10am-5pm; 1 Jul-31 Aug 10am-6pm; 1-30 Sep 10am-5pm; 1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm; Closed 24-25 Dec and 1 Jan
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Special Rates:
Adults £4.50; Children £2.30; Concession £3.40; Family ticket £11.30; English Heritage Members Free.
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Parking:
Disabled parking 150m from entrance,
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Attraction Facilities:
Disabled Access
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