*Please check the Pendennis Castle website for the official opening hours. For an action-packed day out in Falmouth, take a trip to Pendennis Castle – one of Henry VIII's finest seaside …
*Please check the Pendennis Castle website for the official opening hours. For an action-packed day out in Falmouth, take a trip to Pendennis Castle – one of Henry VIII's finest seaside fortresses. Travel back to Tudor Cornwall, discover poignant tales of wartime, and enjoy acres of green space at this historic gem. Situated on a headland overlooking the coast, Pendennis is the perfect spot for a seaside adventure. With a fun family trail, exhibition, and a soft play room near the café, there’s plenty for visitors of all ages to discover and enjoy. Book now for the cheapest tickets and get ready for a great-value day out.
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Apr 22, 2025
Excellent Historical Castle with plenty to see and take in. Loved this Castle. Pendennis Castle (Cornish: Penn Dinas, meaning "headland fortification") is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII…Full review by SimonW4366
Apr 17, 2025
Great to see the history the site has to offer. Amazing views, fascinating site and nice staff. There’s food which is very “national trust” - sausage rolls pasties chips etc not awful value for money…Full review by TimG749
Apr 17, 2025
There are several distinct periods of building here, and the displays provided complement the different buildings and give a local perspective. Firstly there is the Tudor fort with some good displays…Full review by railway_chap
I’ve seen that dogs are allowed at Pendennis Castle however I was wondering if they’re allowed during the jousting event? I want to take my kids to the jousting and my wife will more than likely walk our dog around the grounds. He’s a well behaved dog and doesn’t bark but I wondered if they were allowed with the horses being there as part of an act. TIA
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Sorry I don’t know I never checked this out as we’re not dog owners
I don't walk very well (use a cane) and can't handle long distances (like 3-4 city blocks) without a break. Would I be able to handle a tour here, or would I be frustrated by it?
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Hello George, I think you could handle the walk around the grounds, watch the cannon being fired, go inside the museum and café, see the displays set up around the Fortress. It's …
Hello George, I think you could handle the walk around the grounds, watch the cannon being fired, go inside the museum and café, see the displays set up around the Fortress. It's more a fortress than a castle. Nothing pretty inside and lots and lots of narrow stone stairways. My husband went up to the top but I gave up halfway up. After two weeks of seeing castles, everything started to look the same. If you want to see a pretty castle, go to Maidenhead to Leeds Castle. You can even spend the night there. I have a review about it. The grounds and gardens are beautiful and the great thing about it is, if you can't walk far, there is a little train that will take you to the castle and back. You can also see most of the inside of the castle. I don't remember there being too many stairs. There's also a pretty moat around the castle. Would be beautiful in the Spring. We visited in October. It was still very pretty.
We were planning on visiting the castle tomorrow for the jousting/medieval displays, but the forecast is for heavy rain and we have young children in our group. Can anybody advise whether all of these activities take place outdoors please, or if any of them are under cover/sheltered?Many thanks.
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