Pendennis Castle (Kastel Penndinas) Falmouth, TR11 4LP

About Pendennis Castle (Kastel Penndinas)

Discover one of Henry VIII?s finest coastal fortresses which guarded Falmouth against invasion from Tudor times to the Second World War.

Families will love investigating how the castle defended the shores, with a chance to explore tunnels, towers, an observation post and a host of new cutting-edge interactive displays.

Climb the Tudor castle keep to enjoy breath-taking views out to sea and across Falmouth harbour or take a free guided tour to hear the castle?s tale brought to life.

Discover the moving stories of civilians and soldiers in our exhibition ?Fortress Falmouth and the First World War?, and witness the blast of historic guns, which are fired regularly from April until the end of October.

Newly created sights, sounds and tours have breathed fresh life into the story of this spectacularly sited castle.

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Opening Hours

30 Mar - 30 Sep, daily 10am-6pm
1 Oct - 4 Nov, daily 10am-5pm
5 Nov - 23 Dec, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
27 Dec - 1 Jan, daily 10am-4pm
2 Jan - 17 Feb, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
18 Feb - 24 Feb, daily 10am-4pm
25 Feb - 31 Mar, Wed-Sun 10am-4pm

Admission Charges

Prices from 1st April 2018

Prices including Gift Aid
Adults: £11.60
Concessions: £10.50
Children [5-15]: £7.00
GREAT VALUE Family Ticket [2 adults, 3 children] £30.20

Non Gift Aid prices
Adults: £10.50
Concessions: £9.50
Children [5-15]: £6.30
GREAT VALUE Family Ticket [2 adults, 3 children] £27.30

Under 5's Free
English Heritage Members Free
NB: Prices for visitors and members may vary on event days.