*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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Mar 22, 2025
We had a great time at Pendennis Castle, with the highlight being the brilliant tour of the WW2 parts of Pendennis by Tim. We were just wondering around the ramparts when he spotted us and encouraged…Full review by Phoebe C
Mar 21, 2025
Amazing views. Low score due to being with disabled family members and was told by STAFF that the ‘moat walk’ was “level” when there were lots of uneven stairs and completely unsuitable for those le…Full review by Agora D
Mar 16, 2025
Couldn't park so couldn't get in. Drove for an hour to get here only to find hight restrictions on the carpark meaning we couldn't get in. No help from staff for alternative, no coach park or anyth…Full review by john l
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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Did you ever get an answer to this or go with your pup? I’d like to go but it would just be me, my son and dog and wondering whether I could manage this while watching the jousting
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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