2021 Fal River Cornwall Area Guide Book

THINGS TO DO
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Pendennis Castle
Stir up your sense of adventure at
Pendennis Castle, a coastal fortress
with unmissable sea views. Travel
back to wartime Cornwall, climb to
the top of the keep, and enjoy acres
of green space at this historic gem.
Castle
Open daily
27 Mar – 31 Oct,
26 Dec - 1 Jan, 19 - 27 Feb
Weekends Only
1 Nov – 23 Dec, 2 Jan – 18 Feb
Wed-Sun
28 Feb - 31 Mar
The castle has defended Cornwall since
Tudor times and played a vital role
during the two World Wars.
Don’t miss the daily blast of a historic
gun (Apr-Oct), or the chance to grab
lunch in the café, with traditional Cornish
food as fabulous as the views.
Please see website for the latest booking
information and opening times.
Situated on a headland overlooking
Falmouth, Pendennis is one of Henry
VIII’s finest seaside castles. And despite
its peaceful setting, it has a rich and
poignant history.
Get married in style...
Winding stone staircases, atmospheric
war rooms and action-packed events
make it all too easy to imagine life here
centuries ago. Plus, a Castle Explorers
family trail guides you round the fortress.
St Mawes Castle
www.english-heritage.org.uk/pendennis
English Heritage, Pendennis Castle, TR11 4NQ
01326 316 594
/pendenniscastle
On the Map: p124
In Falmouth
Castle
Open daily
27 Mar – 31 Oct,
19 - 27 Feb
Weekends Only
1 Nov – 23 Dec, 27 Dec – 18 Feb
Wed-Sun
28 Feb - 31 Mar
Get married in style at historic
Pendennis Castle and make it
a day to remember.
Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions
with Special Packages available.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/hospitality
PendennisHospitality@english-heritage.org.uk
01326 310 100
In Pendennis Castle
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Set on the edge of a pretty fishing
village, St Mawes Castle is among the
best-preserved of Henry VIII's seaside
fortresses – and the most elaborately
decorated of them all.
The castle protected the port of Falmouth
against invasion for 450 years, alongside
its sister fortress, Pendennis. Wander
through landscaped grounds and gardens,
and discover intricate carvings on the
walls – designed to flatter the Tudor King.
One of the best ways to approach the
castle is by the St Mawes Ferry, and
be sure to explore the picture-perfect
harbour and village on your way.
Please see website for the latest booking
information and opening times.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/stmawes
English Heritage, St Mawes Castle, TR2 5DE
01326 270 526
On the Map: p125
In St Mawes
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