Pendennis Castle
Cornwall, England
Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass
- Nearest station
- Falmouth Docks, 0.5 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
4XW2+XW, Castle Dr, Falmouth TR11 4LP
Telephone 01326 316594
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- 20 percent off entry for visitors arriving by public transport or bicycle instead of car.
- Facilities
- On-site cafe with sea views, a soft play area for children and picnic areas on grassy lawns.
One of Henry VIII's chain of coastal artillery forts, built to guard the mouth of the Carrick Roads opposite its sister fort at St Mawes across the water. It's intact and English Heritage-run, with two holiday cottages on site if you want to stay rather than just visit.
Who to know
Henry VIII · built one of his chain of coastal artillery forts
Worth the trip
The pairing with St Mawes Castle directly across the estuary - the two forts were designed to cover the same stretch of water between them, and seeing both makes sense of the defensive plan.
Before you go
No visitor reviews were available for this listing - check English Heritage's site directly for current opening times and cottage availability before travelling.
Henrician artillery fort; two EH holiday cottages
Common questions about Pendennis Castle
Where is Pendennis Castle?
Pendennis Castle is in Cornwall, England, at 4XW2+XW, Castle Dr, Falmouth TR11 4LP.
Do you need a ticket to visit Pendennis Castle?
Yes - Pendennis Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by English Heritage. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Pendennis Castle?
Yes - Pendennis Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Pendennis Castle?
The pairing with St Mawes Castle directly across the estuary - the two forts were designed to cover the same stretch of water between them, and seeing both makes sense of the defensive plan.
Is Pendennis Castle a ruin or still intact?
Pendennis Castle is largely intact - Henrician artillery fort; two EH holiday cottages.
