Pendennis Castle (English Heritage)

Pendennis Castle
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4LP
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/

Telephone

01326 316594 <br>Local Tourist Information: 01326 312300

Fax

01326 319911

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
An exterior view of Pendennis Castle
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Discover the wartime secrets of Cornwall’s greatest fortress. Pendennis Castle was built by King Henry VIII to defend against possible attack by Spain and France. Throughout its 450-year history, Pendennis Castle has faced new enemies, right up to the Second World War. See a Tudor gun deck in action, and experience the sights and sounds of battle in the interactive exhibition at the Royal Artillery Barracks.

Explore the cells of the WWI guard house, and relive the drama of an enemy attack on the WWII observation post. Then descend through secret tunnels to the big guns of Half Moon Battery. Explore centuries of war time history or simply relax , enjoy the scenery and indulge in a Cornish cream tea in the newly refurbished tea room. In its superb coastal setting, Pendennis offers magnificent views of Falmouth and the Fal Estuary.

Venue Type:

Castle or defences

 Opening hours

1 Apr-30 Jun 10am-5pm daily (closes 4pm Sat) / 1 Jul-31 Aug 10am-6pm daily (closes 4pm Sat) / 1-30 Sep 10am-5pm daily (closes 4pm Sat) / 1Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm daily / Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan

 Admission charges

6.30/5.70/3.80/16.40

Discounts

  • English Heritage

Collection details

Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Weapons and War

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Spain Attacks!

29 — 31 May 2013

1593: Arweack in Falmouth, home of Sir John Killigrew, is attacked and burnt by Spanish Raiders, will Pendennis Castle be next? Sir John and Garrison prepare for attack watch as gun crews practice with the Pendennis Gunne and meet the Garrison in person.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£8.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/spain-attacks-pc-29-may

Summer Fun Trail

24 July — 1 September 2013

Get out and about this holiday with our summer fun trail. Explore the Castle grounds and find the hidden clues. Solve the challenge and a special reward awaits!

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

£6.70

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/summer-fun-trail-pc-24-jul

Family Summer Sleepover

26 July 2013

Kick off your summer holidays with an exclusive overnight stay at one of English Heritage's historic properties, especially for families. Enjoy a twilight tour and spooky stories before bedding down for the night.  Includes an evening meal and breakfast.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

7-10pm

Admission

£85.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/family-summer-sleepover-pc-26-jul

Grand Medieval Joust

29 — 30 July 2013

A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/grand-medieval-joust-pc-29-jul

Grand Medieval Joust

7 — 8 August 2013

A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/grand-medieval-joust-pc-7-aug

Grand Medieval Joust

14 — 15 August 2013

A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/grand-medieval-joust-pc-14-aug

Grand Medieval Joust

21 — 22 August 2013

A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show.

Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/grand-medieval-joust-pc-21-aug

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Cornwall, King and Castle Discovery Visit

Join Lady Anne Fanshawe to find out what life was like at Pendennis Castle during the English Civil War. Develop source investigation skills through examining documents and artefacts from the time and work in teams to discover what life was like for Paliamentarians and Royalists during the castle siege in 1646. This interactive tour uses role play, costume, artefacts and investigation to reveal what life was like in the Tudor period. Can you work as a team to work out how the canons were fired? Will you be able to make butter in the castle kitchen?
Duration: 1 hour
Key Stage: 2, 3, History, Literacy

How to obtain

Call 0117 975 0720 to book a 1 hour session each weekday during term time. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19482 for more information.

The Home Front: Soldiers and Sirens Discovery Visit

Join this interactive tour to discover what life was like for soldiers at Pendennis Castle during World War II. Experience what it was like underground during an air raid. Work as a team to see how the guns were fired and use your detective skills to examine the World War II artefacts.
Duration: 1 hour
Key Stage: 2, 3, History, Drama, Literacy

How to obtain

Call 0117 975 0720 to book a 1 hour session each weekday during term time. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19482 for more information.

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