Pendennis Castle - English Heritage
Pendennis Castle - English Heritage
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
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
Fortress Falmouth and the First World War
- 12 July — 31 December 2014 *on now
As holidaymakers in their thousands descend on Cornwall and the harbour town of Falmouth, a new English Heritage exhibition at Pendennis Castle reveals that 100 years ago, as war swept through Europe, things were rather different in the picturesque seaside town.
At the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 Falmouth was placed onto a war footing as a Defended Port and Pendennis Castle was called into action as the military headquarters. Strongpoints, checkpoints and trenches defended the approaches to the town and thousands of troops came for training before going to war in France, Belgium and across the world. At its height at least 7,000 and perhaps as many as 14,000 troops were stationed within the area of Fortress Falmouth.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events
Grand Medieval Joust
- 5 — 6 August 2014 11am-5pm
- 12 — 13 August 2014 11am-5pm
- 19 — 21 August 2014
- 19 — 20 August 2014 11am-5pm
See sparks fly and feel the heat of the contest as magnificent knights on horseback clash at Medieval England’s greatest event. Cheer on your favourite in this thundering battle of bravery and honour and be entertained by the naughty court jester for plenty of laughs too. Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of medieval encampments as our knights’ supporters set up camp, cook on open fires and live life as it was 600 years ago. There’ll be music, dance, falconry and medieval games to play.Plus, budding young knights can test their bravery in our knight’s training school and battle drills.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Purchase your tickets today by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30 Sat 9am – 5pm). Tickets will also be available to purchase at the event site on the day.
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/
Pirates Attack!!
- 27 — 29 August 2014
Man the cannons - the pirates are coming! Step into Elizabethan England as Governor John Killigrew readies his Garrison for the onslaught, and discover the secrets of a fortress braced for attack.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
To book please call our dedicated Customer Services line on 0870 333 1183 or via our online booking at www.english-heritage.org.uk/events. Tickets will also be available for sale at the event site on the day.
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/
Ghosts and Ghouls Challenge for Kids
- 27 — 31 October 2014
Let your little horrors scare themselves silly this Halloween with creepy crafts, spooky activities and ghost hunting galore!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/
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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